All Saving Crockpot !!

[FarmerChick]

well it got chillier now so I dug out the crockpot.

found a big old roast shoved way in the back of the freezer....well a crockpot saves the day

that beef was delish!! and I have a big old freezer tub of stew left over for a meal next week.


I don't use my crockpot much in warmer times cause we BBQ alot more. but now with that chill, the ease of a crockpot meal is definitely great!

 

[MorelCabin]

Easy and delicious! Crockpot ribs are the best!! Not long ago I found a crockpot at our local salvation army that actually has three different size crocks tht fit into the base. It comes in so handy around here!

 

[DianeS]

As long as you're talking crockpots, I have a question about them. Do they normally "leak" heat? I can always tell a temperature difference in my kitchen when the crockpot has been on for a few hours. It's not big, but it's noticable. So - is that typical?

 

[FarmerChick]

ah, Morel you are so right about ribs--delish

cool on the different size crocks. that would be nice to own! good find.

 

[dacjohns]

As long as you're talking crockpots, I have a question about them. Do they normally "leak" heat? I can always tell a temperature difference in my kitchen when the crockpot has been on for a few hours. It's not big, but it's noticable. So - is that typical?

Yes, the heat has to go somewhere. If it was super insulated it wouldn't be as noticeable.

 

[MorelCabin]

As long as you're talking crockpots, I have a question about them. Do they normally "leak" heat? I can always tell a temperature difference in my kitchen when the crockpot has been on for a few hours. It's not big, but it's noticable. So - is that typical?

Yes they do leak heat, for sure.

 

[FarmerChick]

In colder weather I love a warm kitchen. If I use the toaster oven for crispy bread or something then I leave the door open for that extra heat when done...same with the oven. I crack it. what the heck, heat in a cold house is heat

 

[Marianne]

That's right. In the summer, I'll use my slow cooker outside. I love the ol' thing! But I do covet the new ones I see in the stores.

 

[FarmerChick]

yea I have 2 older ones also. won't buy new til these totally die, but I wish I could get new and fancy but not just yet

 

[Lesa]

There is nothing better than coming home, after work and smelling dinner!! It takes a few extra minutes in the morning, but boy do I love having dinner ready! Crockpot's rule! I used mine in the summer and didn't notice that it made the kitchen much warmer. Certainly less than the oven would....