Programmable Crockpots You Save Time And Money With Great Tasting Dinners.

By Emily Branklee

Although their designs have remained mostly the same, crock pots are not what they once were.

The comfort and satisfaction of a home cooked meal is something everyone delights in. But who can take the time to prepare a full meal these days? Not too many people that I know!

We all have very busy lives and it is hard enough trying to keep food in the house, let alone preparing dinners every night. That is why more and more folks are turning to that old reliable mainstay of the'70's kitchen appliances, the crock pot or slow cooker for help. These electric workhorses have been upgraded and are still a great way to save time and money especially if you have children to feed.

Due to recent diet trends and health advisories the crock pot or slow cooker of today prepares food faster than older models. You no longer want to cook meals for six to eight hours as in the past. Meats and vegetables are better tasting when they cook at slightly higher temperatures for less time.

The new crock pots and slow cookers have programmable timers allowing you to cook barbecue, roasts or stews whenever you want requiring less time using more heat. You can choose how high you want the heat and when you want the cooker to start. It makes making meals almost a pleasure.

You can still use you old tried and true Rival crock pot, but there are many new models to choose from now. The newer programmable crock pots come in various sizes from very small, individual slow cookers to large roasters capable of cooking full size turkeys or roasts.

Here are some ways of using a crock pot to save time and money:

- You don't need to turn on an oven and you will use less electricity and no gas.

- Crock pots don't get hot, meaning less heat generated in your kitchen on hot summer days.

- You already put time and energy into making dinner before you even turned on the crock pot.

- Cheaper cuts of meat, tenderized by long, slow cooking, saves you money.

- Flavors are enhanced because food cooks slowly in its own juices.

- Water is saved because steam is generated during crock pot cooking.

- Prep work is reduced by cutting vegetables, adding liquid meat and spices, turning on the unit and walking away.

- After cooking for hours, your food will still be moist and flavorful.

- Very simple clean up for the cook, just one pot.

- You can feed a big family or a large party with one crock pot.

So if you want to have simple and quick alternative to the long and involved process of making the family dinner everyday, try the new generation slow cooker, the programmable crockpot. You can make all kinds of food in this versatile kitchen appliance quickly and easily. You save time and money making great tasting soups, stews, roasts, curries, chili, casseroles even deserts like bread puddings and custards. You are only limited by your imagination.

Give it a try. There is a reason The crock pot is still popular. - 30241

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