Okay, so I have three crockpots, but no slow cooker. While reading some postings, I began to wonder, “What is the difference between a crockpot and a slow cooker?”
Do I need a slow cooker in my kitchen as well as three crockpots?
I did some internet research and discovered the primary difference is composition. One is stoneware and one is made of metal and sits on top of a heating surface. Usually, the heating service can be used alone to cook foods.
Another difference is the heat settings. My largest crockpot has low, medium, and “auto shift.” I usually use the auto shift setting. My first crockpot had this setting, and when it died after about twenty years, I really had to search to find another one. The smaller quart crockpot has off, low, and high. The smallest one, originally designed for fondue, has no temperature setting. It goes on when you plug it in.
Slow cookers, on the other hand, usually has more numbered settings. Some have a timer to set for a specific number of hours.
So, do I need a slow cooker? No - at least not at this time. With just my husband and me, the three crockpots will serve us just fine. I cannot think of anything I cook currently for which I really need a slow cooker.
Do any of you own both and find that a necessity?
Do I need a slow cooker in my kitchen as well as three crockpots?
I did some internet research and discovered the primary difference is composition. One is stoneware and one is made of metal and sits on top of a heating surface. Usually, the heating service can be used alone to cook foods.
Another difference is the heat settings. My largest crockpot has low, medium, and “auto shift.” I usually use the auto shift setting. My first crockpot had this setting, and when it died after about twenty years, I really had to search to find another one. The smaller quart crockpot has off, low, and high. The smallest one, originally designed for fondue, has no temperature setting. It goes on when you plug it in.
Slow cookers, on the other hand, usually has more numbered settings. Some have a timer to set for a specific number of hours.
So, do I need a slow cooker? No - at least not at this time. With just my husband and me, the three crockpots will serve us just fine. I cannot think of anything I cook currently for which I really need a slow cooker.
Do any of you own both and find that a necessity?