Not sure what capacity your crock pot or slow cooker is? Or perhaps you are not sure how big a crockpot or slow cooker you need?
The following capacities are recommended guidelines only -
• 1.5 to 3.5 quart is best when feeding 3 people or less.
• 3.5 to 6.0 quart is best when feeding 6 people or less.
• 6.0 quart and larger is best for big family dinners and entertaining.
If you already have a slow cooker or slow cooker and are unsure of the capacity there is a simple way to check what size of slow cooker you have.
Take a measuring cup and fill you crockpot or slow cooker to the rim with water. Remember to keep track of how many cups it takes to fill the slow cooker to the rim.
So it takes 2 cups to fill it than that equals 1 pint, and 4 cups equal 1 quart.
If your slow cooker holds 31/2 to 4 quarts, you should get 14 to 16 cups of water into it.
Are you one of the lucky ones who received a The Crock-Pot® or slow cooker as a gift? Not sure on how to use it? If you a beginner cook or even an experienced one the slow cooker is one of the best time saving appliances in the kitchen.
With high gas prices and soaring food costs Americans are now thinking about their everyday spending habits. Here are some ideas and tips on how to use your Crock-Pot® Slow cooker and how you can save money by using a Crock-Pot® slow cooker
• For an average family of four, dining out can cost you around $50. If you only dine out once a month that means you can save up to $600 per year. With a Crock-Pot® slow cooker, you can make delicious, home-cooked meals for less – enjoying more “family time” and home cooked meals while also saving money!
• You could organize a special night with friends and neighbors at home. This could be a theme night such as Italian, French or Slow Roasted meats. You then give each person one course of the meal from appetizers to entrees to dessert. Use the The Crock-Pot® Cook & Carry slow cooker or the The Crock-Pot® Dip master to take your warm, tasty food to the party without spilling a drop.
• Steak tenderloin averages $15 a pound and is great for a special occasion cooked on the grill,but by choosing less expensive cuts of meat, like pot roast or stew meat, you can save an average of up to $50 a week or up to $200 a month on your grocery bill – now that prices for less expensive cuts are down 4.9%! The Crock-Pot Slow Cooker will take the less expensive cuts of meat and melt out fat, making them fall-off-the-bone tender and delicious.
In addition, a Crock-Pot® slow cooker, only uses approximately 75 watts of electricity on LOW and approximately 150 watts on HIGH. It cooks all day for only a few cents!