3 Quart Slow Cookers - Ideal For Two People
Slow cookers (often referred to as Crock Pots) are ingenious devices for the kitchen. They allow you to prepare a meal way ahead of time and allow it to cook all day. Because the heat is gentle, nothing gets burned. In addition to the great tasting food at the end of the day, you get to enjoy the scent of that food cooking every time you come into the house.
Sizes
Slow cookers come in a variety of sizes, from very small to very large. The size you ultimately need to buy depends on the number of people you are cooking for. The best size to use if you are cooking for two is a 3 quart slow cooker. Although smaller slow cookers are available that claim to be big enough to cook a meal for two people, most cooks discover that those are just not big enough. Therefore, if you are cooking for more than two people, don’t look at 3 quart slow cookers: you’ll be better off with something larger.
Shapes
Slow cookers primarily come in two shapes: oval and round. The reason a 3 quart oval slow cooker is preferable is to allow for longer food items like chicken or ribs. If you use a 3 quart round slow cooker, some of these things just won’t fit. Other than that there is no functional difference based on the shape so you can choose based on your preference.
Controls
Although slow cookers have been around for a very long time, only recently has there been the option to get a mechanically controlled 3 quart slow cooker or one that is digitally controlled. 3 quart slow cookers that have digital controls are able to be programmed for a cooking routine that can help provide better tasting results. Also some are temperature sensitive and can more accurately control the temperature.
The mechanical, old fashioned controls seem to work well for most people and they also have an advantage. A 3 quart oval slow cooker that has the digital controls can reset if the power glitches while you are away. Then you come home and you have a mess on your hands! Ease of use is another feature of the old style controls. Many people lack the time and the will power to learn how to program the digital models.
Removable crock
You might want to consider buying a 3 quart round slow cooker with a removable crock. This makes it really easy for cleaning. Another thing that helps is that you can prepare the meal for cooking the night before and store it in the fridge overnight. Then in the morning all you have to do is pop it on the cooker and turn it on. Slow cookers are popular because you can leave a meal cooking unattended for a long time. Besides, when you use a 3 quart slow cooker, you don’t need a lot of skill, finesse, or experience to make a good meal. Just put in some veggies, and then some meat and you’ll be ready to eat come evening!
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