More crock pot adventures

[bandraoi]

I just threw four boneless pork chops into the crock pot along with a can of chicken broth, one sliced onion, two sliced apples, some balsamic vinaigrette, thyme leaves, pepper, and mushrooms. Hopefully it turns out more tender than the original pan-simmered recipe.

Comments

[lizardqueen]

Mmmm, pork chops. I have found that they are tough when I cook them in a pan; I'm probably overcooking, or something. And they're good quality, from the great butcher shop. Let us know how they turn out.

ETA: Is it really safe to leave crockpots on so long? It's probably stupid to worry...I have the TV on 12 hours a day, not to mention the computer. How much electricity do they pull? I'd love to get one and make yummy things...

[silkensteel]

Crockpots rock because you can set them up OUTSIDE on really hot days, and do so many things without heating up the kitchen. :)

(Now on the other hand, I could say that "A Raw Food Diet never heats up your kitchen" but that's outside of the topic here. :))

[lizardqueen]

But...is it safe? My building has old wiring. Though, as I said, I do leave other appliances on all day long...

I would so love some crockpot beef stew right about now...

[silkensteel]

Crock pots don't draw a lot, and don't tend to catch fire. They don't tend to be made of stuff that burns.

If you want to use one and are concerned, then rest it on something larger, and fire resistant. If wiring will burn, more likely to happen in the walls than to a crock pot. Or run a properly rated extension cord and stick it in the bathtub. :) Without the water running of course! If you're TRULY paranoid, invest in a plug=in surge protector and plug things into that.

[lizardqueen]

Thank you! I think I'll go over to K mart and check them out...I was more concerned about the electrical draw and the wires overheating than anything else.