Crockpot or Slow Cooker, you prefer which one?

Wait ... they're the same thing aren't they?
Crock-pot is a slow cooker but a slow cooker isn't necessarily a Crock-potĀ®

That said, the one I have is a Crock-pot. Don't use it much though.

My favorite roast recipe:

Place beef roast in Crock-pot
Dump a can of Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) over
Pour 1 bottle or can of beer on top
Cook on low 8hrs or until roast falls apart

All the heat burns off the alcohol in the beer. Doesn't really matter brand of beer.
 
Naturally said:
Wait ... they're the same thing aren't they?
Crock-pot is a slow cooker but a slow cooker isn't necessarily a Crock-potĀ®

That said, the one I have is a Crock-pot. Don't use it much though.

My favorite roast recipe:

Place beef roast in Crock-pot
Dump a can of Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) over
Pour 1 bottle or can of beer on top
Cook on low 8hrs or until roast falls apart

All the heat burns off the alcohol in the beer. Doesn't really matter brand of beer.
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I see similarities, yet differences in the Crockpot verses Slow Cooker but
because I've not used my old Slow Cooker much at all, I will have to drag
it out once again and cook something up I think :)

Yours @ Naturally, sounds like a recipe I would be interested in trying.
But what beer will I choose to use when that time comes? Hum, maybe
a light beer is my hunch :)
 

I thought they were the same thing but I was sadly mistaken:

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Slow Cooker vs. Crock Pot - What's the Difference?​

By
Diana Rattray
Updated on 10/10/18
Slow Cookers / Crock Pots

Photo: Diana Rattray
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These popular appliances are made by a number of different manufacturers, and some have advanced features and multi-cooking capabilities. Slow cooker, crockpot, crock pot, and Crock-Pot are perhaps the most common terms we see when searching for recipes.

The most common slow cooker models have a crockery pot insert, and the heating elements are housed in the sides and bottom, so the heat surrounds the food. The two heat settings are LOW and HIGH, and many have a WARM setting these days. Timers are found on many cookers as well, and some automatically switch to the WARM setting when the food is cooked. Some have a metal insert which can be used on the stovetop to sear meats or begin the heating process.

Other types of slow cookers and multi cookers heat only from the bottom of the pot. These cookers might even have a thermostat allowing a wide range of temperatures. Recipes cooked in this type of cooker might need occasional stirring. And if you do lift the lid to stir, you should add about 15 to 20 minutes to the cooking time.

So the difference lies not in the name or brand, but in the way, the heat is distributed under or around the crockery (or metal) insert. "
 
OldFeller said:
I thought they were the same thing but I was sadly mistaken:

"

Slow Cooker vs. Crock Pot - What's the Difference?​

By
Diana Rattray
Updated on 10/10/18
Slow Cookers / Crock Pots

Photo: Diana Rattray
Search RECIPE PAGE SEARCH
These popular appliances are made by a number of different manufacturers, and some have advanced features and multi-cooking capabilities. Slow cooker, crockpot, crock pot, and Crock-Pot are perhaps the most common terms we see when searching for recipes.

The most common slow cooker models have a crockery pot insert, and the heating elements are housed in the sides and bottom, so the heat surrounds the food. The two heat settings are LOW and HIGH, and many have a WARM setting these days. Timers are found on many cookers as well, and some automatically switch to the WARM setting when the food is cooked. Some have a metal insert which can be used on the stovetop to sear meats or begin the heating process.

Other types of slow cookers and multi cookers heat only from the bottom of the pot. These cookers might even have a thermostat allowing a wide range of temperatures. Recipes cooked in this type of cooker might need occasional stirring. And if you do lift the lid to stir, you should add about 15 to 20 minutes to the cooking time.

So the difference lies not in the name or brand, but in the way, the heat is distributed under or around the crockery (or metal) insert. "
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See...that's why I like coming to the forum. Ya learn something new every day! Thanks for posting Oldfeller. That's a beautiful crock pot.

I was happy to find a small crock pot at our co-ops yard sale several years ago. The asking was $5, new in the box and I didn't even haggle. I simply don't have enough room in here for a normal sized one, so I gave the one I had to my DIL. My little crock pot fits right on top of my microwave.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
See...that's why I like coming to the forum. Ya learn something new every day! Thanks for posting Oldfeller. That's a beautiful crock pot.

I was happy to find a small crock pot at our co-ops yard sale several years ago. The asking was $5, new in the box and I didn't even haggle. I simply don't have enough room in here for a normal sized one, so I gave the one I had to my DIL. My little crock pot fits right on top of my microwave.
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I have a crock pot but I never use it. But the description in the article I cited, has me interested in using it.


How cool is the one that would switch to "warm" setting automatically?

My daughter used to make a great pulled pork in the crock pot when she lived here with me.
 
Crock Pot, lots of meals to start on for upcoming Holidays
and when I seem to use my CrockPot the most ..use it all
through the year also, just not as much..
 
They are different..

quote...


"If you're planning to cook your meals mostly when you're not home or overnight, then sticking to a Crockpot might be a better choice, since the heat distribution is more even and there is no need to stir at all.May 6, 2021"

I have 2 small crock pots and have cooked all kinds of meals. One is Sunbeam , the other Rival.
My favourite meal right now is to place about 1lb of lean mince meat..... I usually put some onion in first with a little water.... add one tin of vegetable soup , don't dilute and let it go for a few hours.
I have one meal and freeze about three portions.
So easy when you are not able to handle full cooking with pots and pans.

Also done yummy pork back ribs. Fall of the bone
.....now I want some.lick lips.gif
p.s. also been known to add a little sherry in the last hour or so to the mince meat.wink 5.jpg
 
Interesting. Mine says it is a slow cooker and it has a ceramic pot. What ever it is I'm really happy with the meals that come out of it even though it's old. I had 2 just alike except for size and I gave the large one to my granddaughter as part of my 'clearing out all this stuff' project.
 
I believe the difference is just in the names as they both do cook similarly. So, I can't tell. Sorry!

However, I've a slow cooker and I love to make my homemade baked beans with onions and treacle with soaked Haricot Beans.
 
I have a large one that I have had for a very long time. I bought a very small one two or three years ago. Now that I live alone the small one is perfect for making a small batch of rotel cheese dip. I can set it right on the coffee table when I am watching TV and want a snack.
 
OldFeller said:
So the difference lies not in the name or brand, but in the way, the heat is distributed under or around the crockery (or metal) insert. "
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Either a crook pot or slow cooker would only be owned by someone who didn't have a sturdy stove top and pans. Gas always cooks faster, better, and more precisely than when cooking with electric. So I can't see any advantage to them. Just another appliance to buy, clean, and take up space in the kitchen. A good stove and pans are enough.
 
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