Got Crockpot, have questions, help please?

[ChefHa]

Hello,

I just got a 5 qt Rival crock pot and after quickly reading instructions and seeing some of the hints in the Rival site, I am wondering if I got the right pot?! We are 3 in our home, does the 5 qt cannot be use with recipes for 3 or 4 quarts? Am I always going to have to cook a lot? or if I reduce the yield for a recipe geared for 5 qt, can I still use this pot? I was SO excited when I got it, now I do not know. Do you all have one pot for each size? I pray not.

Your advise and assistance in straighten me up about this matter will be very much appreciated. I want to have fun with this product and I need you all to help me. Thanks in advance.

[Shirl (J) 831]

I have a big crockpot and it is just Dh and myself. I cook all kinds of recipes in mine big and small have had no troubles yet.

[Summerwine]

Hiya ChefHa! Welcome to Zaar.

I also have a large crockpot and cook for just hubby and myself as well. I haven't had any problems using it for smaller recipes.

Best of luck with your new toy.

[AKillian24]

Can either of you share what larger crock pot you have? I would like one that can do big and small meals, but I am getting input that larger crock's dont do smaller meals well?

[Summerwine]

AKillian24 wrote:
Can either of you share what larger crock pot you have? I would like one that can do big and small meals, but I am getting input that larger crock's dont do smaller meals well?

I live in the UK so I don't think I would be able to help you with a specific brand. I have a UK brand called Morphy Richards and it's 5 quarts.

The only tip I could give is that it does take time to 'know' your appliance. When I replaced my old one with the one I have now I couldn't believe how much hotter it was. On the old one I had to use a 'high' just to get a dinner done in 8 hours!

[ChefHa]

Woohooooooo, Yeah! Thanks a million for your reply, I sure will have fun with it. Have a wonderful day.

[Summerwine]

Excellent ChefHa! I hope to see your new creations soon.