A crockpot slow cooker can be used to make entrees, side dishes, beverages, and desserts. There are so many different crockpot recipes; it seems there is nothing this little wonder cannot prepare. Some models of crockpots are even designed for preparation and transport, making it easy to take a meal to a social gathering.

Cooking with a crockpot involves only putting the ingredients in the pot, plugging it in, and turning it on or programming the cook time. This frees the chef to clean the house, work in the yard, set the table, or do other duties around the house. The crock pot will not heat up the kitchen, which keeps the area cool in the warmer months, saving energy costs.

Beginning cooks will love this product because it does not require any level of expertise to use. There are crockpot cookbooks and online recipes for every type of meal under the sun. Recipe books are broken out by categories like courses, healthy items, and those that contain five or fewer ingredients. Whichever recipe is selected, no one will know that the person did not spend hours toiling over the preparation.

There are a few tips to follow when using a crockpot to prepare meals. The pot should be filled no more than two thirds of the way in order to provide the most even cooking. Fat and skin should be removed from meat and the ingredient layering instructions that come with the product should be followed. To concentrate the different flavors and thicken juices, it is recommended that cooks remove the lid and cook the meal on high power for the last thirty minutes.  

Cooking with a crockpot is a very efficient way to prepare a meal because it frees the chef to do other things while the cooking takes place. Using recipes designed for the crockpot will produce tasty entrees, side dishes, desserts, and even beverages. This product will quickly become the most used appliance in the kitchen.

You may also want to try the southern style of cooking by using a fryer like a Presto Deep Fryer or Waring Deep Fryer.