tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post5404335346881872292..comments2023-05-19T22:38:32.483+10:00Comments on eclectique: SLOW COOKER?alaine@éclectiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-51172884818905714832009-06-08T03:28:02.452+10:002009-06-08T03:28:02.452+10:00I love to use both cast iron and my slow cooker. I...I love to use both cast iron and my slow cooker. I wouldn't put a cast iron pot in the oven and then leave for the day, but I feel comfortable doing that with my crock pot!<br /><br />Today, it's a pork shoulder simmered for hours in a slow oven...(I'm home all day!)T. https://www.blogger.com/profile/16509409207991963533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-7848730823694109552009-06-07T14:41:49.869+10:002009-06-07T14:41:49.869+10:00Well, that's interesting, two in favour of cas...Well, that's interesting, two in favour of cast-iron pots. I have one but have only used it on the BBQ. Will bring it inside and get some use out of it this winter. <br /><br />Love grills, especially lamb chops!alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-86302264388943975962009-06-07T13:22:34.429+10:002009-06-07T13:22:34.429+10:00Ditto here. I have a fairly new large slow cooker,...Ditto here. I have a fairly new large slow cooker, but prefer to use my cast iron pots in the oven. <br /><br />We're just starting grill season over on this side of the world!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-25528150924704476292009-06-07T12:51:35.902+10:002009-06-07T12:51:35.902+10:00That would be my problem too, storing it. I'l...That would be my problem too, storing it. I'll have to dispose of some things I never get out of the cupboard to make room for it.alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-47044468059838510042009-06-07T10:26:38.854+10:002009-06-07T10:26:38.854+10:00I bought a slow cooker a couple of years ago and f...I bought a slow cooker a couple of years ago and find that I don't use it much. It's handy to take food to parties that needs to be kept hot. <br /><br />I love slow cooked stews and meats but like to use my cast iron pots and skillets in the oven. I have an old gas stove with pilot lights so it's warm all the time. <br /><br />My biggest worry with my new fancy crock pot is that it will damage my counter tops. They are formica and the instruction booklet says to only use it on a heat proof surface. My kitchen is very small and my choices are my pull-out cutting boards or the flat top of my stove. <br /><br />I thought that I would use it more and some people do find that it fits their lifestyle well. I have a friend who makes soup in hers once a week. <br /><br />I still have mine as it's handy for parties but it does take up space- in a closet, not in my kitchen. I do love Osso Bucco- also oxtail stew.blackbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07044667449525289901noreply@blogger.com