Every good cooking enthusiast should have a good crock-pot at home. slow cooker o slow cooker. The brand Crock-Pot has become so popular that it has managed to be identified with the generic name of the product (like what happened to Danone and its yogurts). Thus, when we say “crock-pot” everyone understands that it is a very specific type of pot.
In this post we are going to analyze a very specific Crock-Pot product: the SCCPBPP605-050 model.. I am sure that, after getting to know it, many readers will end up incorporating this slow cooker into their home kitchen.
What is a Crock-Pot?
Although, because of the success of the brand, we all call this small appliance Crock-Pot, it would be correct to call it Slow Cookeror slow cooker, in Spanish.
The great advantage of this pot is that it allows us to cook at low temperature for long periods of time, which opens up a horizon full of new cooking possibilities.
The Crock-Pot is an invention of the American of Jewish descent. Irving Naxon. Apparently, for his creation he was inspired by the old pots that his grandmother used to use in Lithuania at the beginning of the 20th century, with which he prepared slow, elaborate stews, such as the traditional cholentmade from legumes, vegetables and meat (see image above).
Naxon invented a device capable of doing the same job as those old pots, but in a more modern and efficient way. Thus was born the current Crock-Pot, which became a commercial brand about 50 years ago.
How to use a Crock-Pot?
It is likely that those who already have a food processor at home think that they do not need this appliance. However, they are wrong, because the results you get with a slow cooker cannot be achieved with any other appliance.
To use it, simply place it on the countertop. It is not too bulky, so it does not take up much space. Inside there is a series of electrical resistors. The outer casing is made of stainless steel and has a rremovable ecipient which is usually made of porcelain or ceramic. That’s where the food we want to cook goes.
When we connect the Slow Cooker The heating elements heat up and transmit the heat to the removable pan. All we have to do is place all the ingredients for the stew in there and cover it. Afterwards, it is possible to regulate the temperature by means of the different power modes (these are the ones offered by the official model) as well as the cooking time by means of the timer.
Advantages of cooking with the Slow Cooker
In a nutshell, the Crock-Pot works in the opposite way to the Crock-Pot: cooking is long and slow. That in itself is a characteristic feature and an advantage. But there are many others:
- Easy to transport. In addition to taking up little space in the kitchen, the fact that it is portable allows us to take it anywhere, even on a trip. There are no parts that are difficult to assemble or disassemble. There are models of different capacities, with sizes ranging from 2.5 to 7 liters.
- Saves time and effort. The machine does everything, including taking care of the cooking time with the timer. It also has a function to keep food warm for some time after it has been cooked.
- Easy to clean. As it is easy to disassemble, all parts can be put in the dishwasher. It is only necessary to be especially careful with the casing, which is the element that is plugged into the electric current, which is best washed by hand.
- It consumes little electricity. Despite what you may think, this type of slow cookers are characterized by low energy consumption. Lower than a toaster or a vitro or induction cooktop.
This is the Crock-Pot SCCPBPP605-050 slow cooker.
It is the classic model, and the best seller. This Crock-Pot slow cooker of the Crock-Pot brand has a capacity of 5.6 liters and can be set up to 12 hours in advance. Our best ally in the kitchen to replicate those old grandmother’s recipes so full of flavor.
Its capacity is 5.7 litersideal for 6 people. It offers two different power levels and an automatic function to keep food warm after it has been cooked. In addition, it has a timer programmable up to 20 hours. Its safety cap allows us to enjoy a quieter cooking experience. In addition, we can serve directly from the ceramic vessel.
The main bowl is removable, which makes it oven and microwave safe. And also for conveniently washable in the dishwasher.
Its dimensions (30.48 x 38.1 x 20.32 c) and its weight of 5.9 kg make the Crock-Pot SCCPBPP605-050 slow cooker a very convenient appliance to use in any type of kitchen. And its silver color makes it combine perfectly with the decoration we have.
In short, a Slow Cooker The Slow Cooker is a high quality product that convinces and charms all its users (the product reviews speak for themselves) and that every good lover of traditional cooking should have at home.