In the 1970s Rival introduced the first Slow cooker that was trademarked Crock Pot. Slow cookers have become a common addition to most modern kitchens. After all what’s better than adding all your favorite ingredients and leave to work, not having any worries of burnt food. Then at the end of the day coming home to wonderful, healthy home cooked meal, followed with compliments.Best Slow Cookers Reviews and Slow Cooker Comparison Tips
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Slow Cooker Comparison Tip - Removable long power cordThe suggested length is at least three feet of cord, but more is better to increase your flexibility to move from the kitchen, to the dining room or even out on the patio for outdoor entertaining. In addition the slow cooker power cord, should also be removable from the slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Comparison Tip - LidOpening the slow cooker lid changes the temperature of the cooking chamber and alters the cooking process and time of completion for the cooking of the food. The best slow cookers have glass lids. Some slow cookers come with plastic lids. Consider carefully if choosing a cooker with a plastic lid.
Slow Cooker Comparison Tip - Temperature settingsStay away from slow cookers that only have an on/off switch, as these are much harder to monitor cooking times with and don't allow you to keep your food warm without burning it. Also, look for a “keep warm” option. Some slow cooker models come with an electronic temperature sensor to alert you if the temperature of the food drops below a healthy level.
Slow Cooker Comparison Tip - SizeSlow cookers range in size from 8 ounces to 6 quarts. It is important to get one large enough to accommodate the size of meals you plan on preparing. If you plan on cooking whole birds, you should get the largest slow cooker models you can find to ensure you are able to cook the meal with all of the fixings together, saving extra dishes.
Slow Cooker Comparison Tip - DecorativeA Slow Cooker is an appliance that should last for 5 to 10 years or more, so plan ahead and, using these guidelines, choose a Slow Cooker that best fits in your kitchen.
Slow Cooker Comparison Tip - Extra UtensilsA good slow cooker will either come with a sample utensil that can be used as a stirrer, or at the very least should instruct the consumer as to what sort of utensils are correct to use with the slow cooker to avoid marring its surfaces.
Slow Cooker Comparison Tip - Flexibility of UseAs with temperature settings, flexibility of use will help you get more for your dollar. Look for Slow Cookers that offer other options in cooking; pots that can go to the refrigerator and microwave, or an appliance that also doubles as a deep fryer (this would be called a “Multi Cooker).
