Could someone tell me the difference between a crock pot and a slow cooker?
@enchantedemerald (454)
United States
January 30, 2007 12:54am CST
I have seen some recipes that use a crock pot and some that use a slow cooker--is there any difference? I use to own a crock pot and recently discovered that I must have loaned it to someone and it did not get returned. I recently moved 1200 miles so my crockpot evidently has a new home. I need some suggestions on which one should I purchase--a crock pot or a slow cooker? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
30 Jan 07
The most common models have a crockery pot insert and the heating elements are housed in the sides, so the heat actually surrounds the food. The two heat settings are LOW (200 degrees) and HIGH (300 degrees). The other type of slow cooker, or "multi-cooker" usually cooks from the bottom and might have a thermostat allowing a wide range of temperatures. Recipes cooked in this type of cooker might need occasional stirring. Every time the lid is lifted, add 20 minutes to the overall cooking time to keep them from scorching on the bottom.
The term Crock-Pot® is actually Rival Manufacturing Company's trademarked name, but the terms crockpot, crockery cooker, and slow cooker generally have the same meaning. Most recipes designed for the slow cooker are with the two-setting Rival model in mind, so adjust accordingly if using another brand of cooker, and read the manufacturer's instructions and sample recipes.
This defination is taken from
http://southernfood.about.com/od/slowcookerfaq/f/cpfaqa.htm
@enchantedemerald (454)
• United States
31 Jan 07
So basically a crock pot and a slow cooker are the same thing--I just need to adjust the temperature depending on the recipe and make sure I understand the directions. Thanks for helping me clear away some of the confusion.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jan 07
I have never used a Crock Pot but I have a Slow Cooker and I find them very Good as you can just put things in and then let it cook no worries lol
Once I have moved I guess I might be using mine again which went into retirement 3 years ago
I bought it when I was working Full time so the Tea would be ready when I got home
@enchantedemerald (454)
• United States
31 Jan 07
That's what I used my crock pot for-I could put in a stew, or soup and just leave it cook while I handled other things. It seemed so convenient and then I saw a recipe that said use a slow cooker and I got confused.
Hmmm-some hot tea sounds good--it just starting snowing here!
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
30 Jan 07
I believe Crock Pot was and is the brand name for a slow cooker.So a slow cooker is a crock pot.I saw a slow cooker at my local Target.
