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Janice · 03-10-2014, 05:16 PM

I used a crock pot years ago when I was working, but was never comfortable leaving it on all day when I wasn't there. I bought one last week to use while I'm home.

Yesterday, I made a pot roast that was just delicious. So easy, everything gets tossed in, and eight hours later, a great dinner.

I bought a cookbook with recipes for the crock pot. Just the kind I like, the recipes are on one page. They don't involve 20 steps or 36 rare spices per dish. And there's a picture of the finished product. Next up, I plan on making my husband spareribs and then pea soup with ham.

Anyone here use a crock pot?

treky · 03-10-2014, 06:16 PM

yes, my brother does sometimes. (he does all our cooking-and cleans upAND does the dishes AND handles the household expenses AND pays my bills and his AND handles our bank accounts AND takes care of any problems we may run into with matenence etc.AND drives me to doctors etc.....like my sister-in-law said; he's the "unsung hero" of our family!

) anyway, he makes chili, stew, and tomato sauce in it.

AB · 03-10-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I used a crock pot years ago when I was working, but was never comfortable leaving it on all day when I wasn't there. I bought one last week to use while I'm home.

Yesterday, I made a pot roast that was just delicious. So easy, everything gets tossed in, and eight hours later, a great dinner.

I bought a cookbook with recipes for the crock pot. Just the kind I like, the recipes are on one page. They don't involve 20 steps or 36 rare spices per dish. And there's a picture of the finished product. Next up, I plan on making my husband spareribs and then pea soup with ham.

Anyone here use a crock pot?

Glad you're enjoying the new crock pot. I mainly use mine for chili, home-made soup & beef stew. I may pick up a cookbook to see what else I can use it for.

sara · 03-10-2014, 07:40 PM

My mom uses one when ever we have a potluck at church. She makes a broccoli cheesy rice thing. It always goes over really well, usually there is nothing left.

robyrob · 03-10-2014, 08:49 PM

i use mine all the time - roast beef (always awesome in there), chicken and dumplings, pork loin roast with sauerkraut, shredded chicken for tacos/enchiladas or other Mexican-inspired meals, chili, stews, pork chops, stroganoff, meatballs, risoto, there are just so many things you can do with it.

Regulus · 03-10-2014, 10:18 PM

I use my crock pot to make what I call "The best leftover-killer on the planet" The National Food of Brazil, Feijoada!

Family Ties Forever! · 03-10-2014, 10:28 PM

Your crock pot sounds great Janice.

My mother used to have one and used it. I don't know if she still has one or not.

ponytail · 03-11-2014, 06:07 AM

Crock pots are great. Making chili in the winter and in the summer we try not to use the oven so much so the crock pot comes in handy.

tlc38tlc38 · 03-11-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sara

My mom uses one when ever we have a potluck at church. She makes a broccoli cheesy rice thing. It always goes over really well, usually there is nothing left.

Yum, that sounds good! This is making me hungry!

My mom has a crock-pot that she uses mostly for pot roast and any kind of beans. Growing up in the south, of course, all beans have to be slow-cooked with hog jowl.

Penny Lane · 03-11-2014, 10:08 AM

We use ours all of the time! It's great!

Janice · 03-11-2014, 02:06 PM

The one I bought has an auto-stirrer, which stirs the pot every 30 minutes. That's not for roasts or anything or course. I think it will be a handy feature for soups, stews, chili, etc. I also bought crock pot liners to make cleanup easier. Not sure I want to use those though. From the sound of these posts, I'm glad I bought the crock pot.

MrCleveland · 03-11-2014, 02:28 PM

I use a crock pot for chili, spaghetti sauce, pork and sauerkraut, and corned beef and cabbage.

Family Ties Forever! · 03-11-2014, 03:30 PM

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Your avatar is so cute Janice.

Retro4Life · 03-11-2014, 07:09 PM

My mom and dad used to use one all the time. I wish I could, too, but as I live alone, there's no way I can leave the house to go to work and leave the pot on.

I used to love eating roasts and such out of it; you're right, they were absolutely delicious.

Janice · 03-12-2014, 12:36 AM

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Your avatar is so cute Janice.

Thanks Jenny. Same for yours; it's adorable.

03-10-2014, 05:16 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Crock Pot I used a crock pot years ago when I was working, but was never comfortable leaving it on all day when I wasn't there. I bought one last week to use while I'm home. Yesterday, I made a pot roast that was just delicious. So easy, everything gets tossed in, and eight hours later, a great dinner. I bought a cookbook with recipes for the crock pot. Just the kind I like, the recipes are on one page. They don't involve 20 steps or 36 rare spices per dish. And there's a picture of the finished product. Next up, I plan on making my husband spareribs and then pea soup with ham. Anyone here use a crock pot?

03-10-2014, 06:16 PM	#2
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03-10-2014, 07:40 PM	#4
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	My mom uses one when ever we have a potluck at church. She makes a broccoli cheesy rice thing. It always goes over really well, usually there is nothing left.
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03-10-2014, 08:49 PM	#5
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,179	i use mine all the time - roast beef (always awesome in there), chicken and dumplings, pork loin roast with sauerkraut, shredded chicken for tacos/enchiladas or other Mexican-inspired meals, chili, stews, pork chops, stroganoff, meatballs, risoto, there are just so many things you can do with it.
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03-10-2014, 10:18 PM	#6
Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	I use my crock pot to make what I call "The best leftover-killer on the planet" The National Food of Brazil, Feijoada!
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03-10-2014, 10:28 PM	#7
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03-11-2014, 06:07 AM	#8
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Crock pots are great. Making chili in the winter and in the summer we try not to use the oven so much so the crock pot comes in handy.

03-11-2014, 10:08 AM	#10
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03-11-2014, 02:06 PM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The one I bought has an auto-stirrer, which stirs the pot every 30 minutes. That's not for roasts or anything or course. I think it will be a handy feature for soups, stews, chili, etc. I also bought crock pot liners to make cleanup easier. Not sure I want to use those though. From the sound of these posts, I'm glad I bought the crock pot.

03-11-2014, 02:28 PM	#12
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03-11-2014, 07:09 PM	#14
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	My mom and dad used to use one all the time. I wish I could, too, but as I live alone, there's no way I can leave the house to go to work and leave the pot on. I used to love eating roasts and such out of it; you're right, they were absolutely delicious.
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