As an avid cooker and lover of excellent food I have found that
my best friend in the kitchen is my slow cooker. The most amazing thing
about today's crock pots is how easy they are to use for beginner
cookers. You would be amazed at how fantastic tasting simple dishes such
as spaghetti and macaroni and cheese taste when prepared in a crockpot
instead of the traditional pot and pan method. Even though they are
simple to use, it is still important to understand a few basic facts
when it comes to how crock pots work.
Before you decide to
purchase a crockpot you should already have an idea of how you will be
using it. Since most slow cookers function better when they are filled
between halfway to two-thirds of the way full it is vitally important
that you know the portion sizes you plan to serve from the recipes you
will be making using your cooker.
Smaller size crockpots in the 2 and 4 quart range work well for serving a single person or a couple. Larger crock pots are better suited to serving bigger meals such as large family meals. I have a family of four and we routinely use a 6 quart slow cooker to make our mouth-watering recipes with no problems.
Other features to consider when trying to decide which cooker to purchase include the heating element, the liner and the shape and design. For example, an oval-shaped cooker is better suited to chickens, turkeys and larger sized pot roasts. I personally prefer a heating core that is on the sides of the cooker and the bottom. This allows for a more evenly and properly cooked meal which results in that special taste and tenderness that only a slow cooker can provide.
As with any cooking product it is highly recommended that you read all of the included instructions in order to ensure that you use the kitchen appliance properly. Once you understand how to make meals you can then begin to experiment with the hundreds and thousands of recipes that can be easily found online or in cook books sold on the Internet or in your traditional brick and mortar book stores
Continue reading for more helpful information on choosing the best slow cooker for your kitchen in order to create delicious mouth-watering recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Trust me, you'll be glad you did and your family will be thanking you profusely for the fantastic food you begin serving them.
Smaller size crockpots in the 2 and 4 quart range work well for serving a single person or a couple. Larger crock pots are better suited to serving bigger meals such as large family meals. I have a family of four and we routinely use a 6 quart slow cooker to make our mouth-watering recipes with no problems.
Other features to consider when trying to decide which cooker to purchase include the heating element, the liner and the shape and design. For example, an oval-shaped cooker is better suited to chickens, turkeys and larger sized pot roasts. I personally prefer a heating core that is on the sides of the cooker and the bottom. This allows for a more evenly and properly cooked meal which results in that special taste and tenderness that only a slow cooker can provide.
As with any cooking product it is highly recommended that you read all of the included instructions in order to ensure that you use the kitchen appliance properly. Once you understand how to make meals you can then begin to experiment with the hundreds and thousands of recipes that can be easily found online or in cook books sold on the Internet or in your traditional brick and mortar book stores
Continue reading for more helpful information on choosing the best slow cooker for your kitchen in order to create delicious mouth-watering recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Trust me, you'll be glad you did and your family will be thanking you profusely for the fantastic food you begin serving them.
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