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Friday, August 22, 2008
Help! My Slow Cooker cooks too fast!
I've gotten quite a few emails lately asking what to do about a hot crock, or a slow cooker that cooks too quickly, and burns or dries out food.
ick. I hate that.
First off, I'm sorry. So sorry.
There is nothing more defeating than thinking you have dinner all ready to go and come home to a gross dried-out or charred mess. I'm really sorry.
But, hopefully this will help, just a bit.
1) Make sure you are using the right size cooker. A slow cooker needs to be quite full in order to heat evenly and cook properly. I have used pretty much all of the different types of cookers on the market, and have now collected quite a few -- (I now have 14! in the house!)
I realize that storage space is at a premium, but consider getting a smaller slow cooker if you find that you aren't filling your crock at LEAST 2/3 of the way full each time you use it.
This goes against the bigger-is-better American mentality. I know. I'm sorry.
2) Start easy. Don't try out a pasta dish or a rice dish, or bleu cheese and steak roll-ups for one of your first crockpot cooking adventures. The reason they come with a little book full of stews and soups is because they are easy and somewhat fool-proof.
taco soup
beef stew
minestrone soup
lazy chicken
cream cheese chicken
white chili
enchilada casserole
sausage and vegetables
marinated meat
3) Cook for the shortest and lowest cooking time if you are going to be out of the house.
I know, it doesn't make sense.
If you are going to be out of the house for 10 hours, and the cooking time says 6-8 hours, don't set it for 10. Set it for 6, and then let it stay on warm for the rest of the time you're going to be out of the house. Worst case, the meal isn't quite done and you flip it to high while you change your clothes and set the table.
The cooking time is a range. You have to get a feel of your slow cooker (which is why you should start with the easy ones, first) and figure out due to your altitude, humidity, etc. how long things will take.
You will get a feel, I promise. I'm a complete dunder-head when it comes to cooking, yet I can slow cook. You can, too. I promise.
4) But my slow cooker doesn't switch to warm! If you don't have one of the newer "smart" pots, and you plan on being out of the house for a long period of time, you should really invest in one.
These are the slow cookers I happen to use in my own home, and I've heard from readers that they have been able to score them for *quite* cheap at garage sales or on Craigslist.
5) I think my slow cooker releases too much moisture. Okay. Some of the newer slow cookers have a slot in the stoneware for a spoon to rest, or there is a vent hole in the glass lid. I have no idea why the manufacturers have put those things in. They certainly didn't ask me my opinion! When you release steam through these holes or slots, your food dries out.
You can remedy this by putting down a layer of foil over the stoneware, and then put the lid on like normal. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!! when taking off the foil---the steam will shoot right out.
6) I want to make something small but only have a geat-big-huge cooker.
That's okay. All you need to do is simply insert an oven-safe dish into your cooker and then put your food into the dish. This will create a smaller cooking vessel which will insulate your food and keep it from getting over-cooked or lost in a huge machine. I use corningware or pyrex, but metal pans are fine, too. Here are my recommendations.
7) I've done all that and it's still way too hot and it's making my countertop hot, and I think there's something wrong with it. Don't use it. Call the manufacturer. Talk to the experts who actually made the product. I'm a mom who drinks too much coffee and wears slippers all day. I can't fix it. I wish I could. I'm sorry.
If you have a hard time getting through to a particular manufacturer, please email me. I now have contact information for the different customer service channels and will try my hardest to connect you to the correct person who can be of service.
I hope this helps! xoxo steph
Alphabetical Listing of Recipes
Save Money by Using Your Slow Cooker
Frequently Asked Crock-Pot Questions
An Important Note About Safety
My New Year's Resolution
Slow Cooker Troubleshooting
86 comments:
- Deanna said...
Steph, Great Post! I've had some crockpot recipes turn out so-so...kinda over cooked...kinda dried..or ick. I've got a big honking pot and am, at most, mabye filling it half full. I didn't realize that I needed to fill it more than that. AND, mine does make the countertop VERY hot. I thought they just did that. I'll be trading that one in for a newer smaller one. Thanks so much!
- August 22, 2008 at 8:46 AM
- Org Junkie said...
I use my crockpot quite often and there is nothing that is worse than overcooked food, blech. Always go for the lower amount of time to be on the safe side. I'm thinking of getting myself a new one since I don't have the automatic warmer, that sounds like a very handy feature!
- August 22, 2008 at 8:56 AM
- Tara said...
You are so cute. I love all your crockpots thats funny. I am noticing all my chicken dinners cook fast, prolly cause i only use chicken tenderloins vs the breasts. I am searching for a 4qt crockpot that i can set on low for 4 hours or so then switch to warm. I haven't seen anything like that latley. So if anyone sees anything like that let me know
- August 22, 2008 at 9:36 AM
- EJW said...
This is such a dumb tip, but it's saved many a dinner at my house:
For an older crockpot without fancy timing options, get a Christmas tree timer. I can put the food in the fridge overnight (which cools the crock) and in the morning, plug it in to the timer set to start cooking at noon. By 6pm, the food is hot and not overdone and not burned.
There's some potential food safety issues here, with an unrefrigerated crock sitting out all morning, but I found that the chill from the fridge takes several hours to come to room temp, so I don't worry about it. Plus, we don't use a lot of raw meat in the crockpot, mostly browned and sauteed stuff. - August 22, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Ohhh also if you have a metal insert instead of ceramic, it will cook much faster. I have one metal and one ceramic and there's definitely a difference.
Love your blog! - August 22, 2008 at 10:18 AM
- SaraK said...
Love that photo of you with all your crock pots :)
- August 22, 2008 at 10:47 AM
- Ann said...
Thanks for the tips. I am about to buy a new one, because the one I have is way too big for just the two of us, unless I want to eat the same thing for three days.
Now, if I did make too much of something, are there any recipes that would be suitable for freezing after cooking, and reheating later? Or is that just a recipe for tasteless mush? - August 22, 2008 at 11:12 AM
- Amie said...
How cute are you. =) Where DO you store them all?
- August 22, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I had the same suggestion in reguard to the timer. I've done this many many times and it works great. I also chill the crock (and I mainly cook with raw meat) but I figure if there is any bacteria, cooking for 10ish hours is going to kill it all off. You can buy a lamp timer at any hardware store for around $5.
- August 22, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Would you please mention to all that there have been crock pot recalls. Mid 90's to early 2000 era pots could overheat, depending on Manufacturer and Model. If your pot was purchased in that era, please check with your manufacturer!!!
- August 22, 2008 at 12:44 PM
- Rebekah Sanders said...
A good tip for people who don't have a timer/timed crockpot is to invest in a $5 lamp timer. That way if they only need to cook their food until 6pm but won't be home at noon to turn it on, they can simply turn it on (I realize this only works with the old school knobby turning crockpots), set the lamp timer to turn on when they need it to and go. A lot cheaper than a new crockpot and just as reliable.
(And you could set it to turn off after a certain time too - just in case plans change and you go out for dinner or don't get home right away). - August 22, 2008 at 1:21 PM
The older crockpots, from say the '80s, cooked at much lower temperatures than the newer ones. Even when I put my new one on "warm," it still cooks way hotter than my vintage crockpot. I work full time so I need to be able to leave the crockpot on for 10 hours or so. My solutions:
1. For recipes with a lot of liquid, I use the newer crockpot and set it on "warm" the whole time.
2. For other recipes, I have gone to eBay and purchased older model crockpots. If you do an eBay search for "vintage crockpot" or "vintage slow cooker," you can usually find one for a decent price. Check eBay item no. 320287521422 right now (8/22/08). I have several of this model and I wouldn't give 'em up for anything. - August 22, 2008 at 1:23 PM
i have looked everywhere for my instruction manual to my corningware slowcooker model sc 5038. the only question i have is that i don't know what auto is on the dial. it's the only dial which has low, high and auto. i do realize that some stuff does cook fast, but i do use your 2/3 rule.I love your blog and have cooked a few things. the cheesecake is all gone, boo hoo:(
- August 22, 2008 at 1:50 PM
- Angie said...
Thanks so much for all your wonderful recipes and for taking the time to post them. Wonderful Blog!
I use the small crockpot to cook for my daughter and myself and it works wonderful for the two of us. We are both gone during the day and no one is there to turn it off - so I usually start the crockpot when I get home from work and then turn it off before we go to bed and put it in the fridge. When my daughter gets home she puts it out and warms the meal back up! Works great for us! - August 22, 2008 at 2:02 PM
- Esmerelda said...
My Crock Potting For Dummies book has a whole chapter devoted to deciding if you've really got a crock pot or some other kitchen appliance.
I have one that says it's a crock pot/steamer/deep fryer...so if you're food isn't in crockery...that's your first problem. - August 22, 2008 at 2:39 PM
- Amma said...
As a note to Karen...one of my crock pots is w-a-y old and also has the "auto" setting. On mine, the auto setting cooks at High power for one hour and then switches to Low for the remainder of the time until you turn it off. Hope this helps! (Used to cook in it all the time, but only use it for hot spiced cider these days.)
- August 22, 2008 at 4:46 PM
thanks amma, i really appreciate it!
- August 22, 2008 at 5:14 PM
- Brandie said...
I've had my crockpot for over 6 years. I never realized until reading your blog this month that they make newer ones that switch to warm. I want one!! I'm a bit of a kitchen clutz. I've broken a blender, baked my toaster oven, melted the cord of my hand mixer...I could go on and on. Well, this morning I accidently broke the ceramic part of my crockpot (my toe is okay thank goodness). So, looks like I get to buy the newer model after all!
:0) - August 22, 2008 at 5:48 PM
- 1215656559s20768 said...
I use my crockpot all the time. So glad I found this blog. I'll be back!
- August 22, 2008 at 5:55 PM
One of my four crockpots, has the low and high temperatures reversed! I only thought to try switching after reading comments on Amazon dot com.
- August 22, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Ok, so I have a tiny-weenie suggestion. Is there any way you could rate each recipe as to how easy it was/how much your crew liked it/ etc and put them into categories? Like 1 star, 2 stars, etc. I LOVE all the ideas you give especially that they are GF. Very cool.
Thanks - August 22, 2008 at 7:03 PM
- Smelling Coffee said...
This is such helpful information! I love reading all you do with crockpots. I love and use my crock pot, too... and you've inspired me to make even better use of it.
I saw you on Rachel Ray some time ago, and have been reading your blog ever since.
Thanks for sharing with us...May the Lord bless you...
Jennifer - August 22, 2008 at 7:14 PM
- mMm said...
I just got a really cool slow cooker that has three inserts for it - a 2, 4, and 6 quart. So far i've been thrilled with it, and am always happy to have the correct size on hand for various recipes.
Love this blog - i've had so much fun trying out your recipes! - August 22, 2008 at 7:41 PM
- Shan said...
I know Hamilton Beach is making a crockpot that comes with a 2,4, and 6 quart liners. I've been thinking about making a move to one like that. I only have the large oval one which is great for larger roasts, but not so great for smaller dishes.
- August 22, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Hi ya! I was trying to click on the link to take me to the Taco Soup recipe and it kept taking me to the beef stew recipe. Then I tried clicking on the beef stew link and it took me to the beef stew as well. Was wondering if the Taco Soup Link was broken? Thanks for helping me!
- August 22, 2008 at 8:24 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Lynette, I'll fix the link right now.
anon, that IS a good suggestion!
steph - August 22, 2008 at 9:08 PM
The previous comment by maryk is correct.
Newer crocks cook hotter than older ones...which makes the cooking times on older recipes totally wrong.
For those that want to bother, there are two solutions to control the temperature of the newer crocks:
1) Plug the crockpot into an expensive variac.
2) Make a controller using common parts from any hardware store. If you're a DIY type person, search the web for "crockostat". I made my own version and have been using it for over two years for "normal" crockpot use, and just the other day did my first "sous-vide roast" which required the dimmer to be turned down even more than usual. - August 23, 2008 at 4:34 AM
I have an older crockpot..ahem...a gift from when I was married a LONG time ago..okay OKAY it's from 1978, there, I said it...it's an old Rival...only has 2 settings, low and high, period. I have never had issues with foods being overcooked, I must say. What's my point? Maybe that folks could try finding some of these vintage crockpots at resale shops or garage sales--I believe I read somewhere that they cooked at lower temps way back then.
- August 23, 2008 at 6:20 AM
- Jen said...
Thanks so much for this post! I had a recipe overcook last week, and I will have to try it again in a smaller size.
- August 23, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Oh my stars.
Could you be any cuter?
Love the tips. I am now rewarding my frugality and replacing my 18 year old crockpot with a "smart" one. I cook for a family of five and this includes TEENS. They eat. They eat a lot of food! - August 23, 2008 at 1:54 PM
- Denise said...
Thank you so much for blogging about this. I can never go by suggested recipe cooking times as all of my crockpots cook much faster, even on low. I often have to cut the cooking time in half, which is a pain if I'm going to be out for the whole day.
BTW, love your blog! Looking forward to 365 days in 2009...hint, hint.
~Denise - August 23, 2008 at 1:58 PM
My daughter showed me your blog..I've been using crockpots for years, and you've come up with some do-able and GREAT recipes. I made one with steak (July) with $2/lb sale cuts and had the entire 6 quart pot eaten up by the teens that were here. I barely managed to save a piece for Larry!
Lee - August 23, 2008 at 7:06 PM
My daughter showed me your blog..I've been using crockpots for years, and you've come up with some do-able and GREAT recipes. I made one with steak (July) with $2/lb sale cuts and had the entire 6 quart pot eaten up by the teens that were here. I barely managed to save a piece for Larry!
- August 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM
- Jennifer said...
My crock (a newer 6-qt variety) said right in the booklet that it will get hot on the outside and to avoid setting it directly on certain countertop materials. When I use mine, I put it on top of a heat-resistant glass cutting board with feet. If your board only has four corner feet like mine, consider adding another foot in the middle or using something to support the center. A loaded crock can get mighty heavy- I was worried that it would heat and then break the glass.
- August 27, 2008 at 7:53 AM
You can purchase a "smart module" for any brand crock pot/slow cooker. However, they cost about $15 - $20. Right now, you can buy a programmable crock pot on Amazon.com for $19.99!
- August 27, 2008 at 11:51 AM
- Starr said...
For chicken, which almost always seems to cook waaaay to quickly, I put the whole recipe together (unless it has tons of acid that could "cook" the chicken) except I use frozen chicken and put it in the fridge the night before. I pull it out the next morning and put it in the crockpot and turn on low. The chicken then turns out perfectly when I get home. Since i'm away from home for 10 hours and do not have an automatic switch to warm, this method works perfectly.
- September 1, 2008 at 6:24 AM
- Erin said...
So this is kind of embarrassing, but I burned a meal to a crip in my crockpot and it won't come out. I'm afraid that it will never come out! Does anyone have any suggestions for cleaning and making it useable again?
- September 5, 2008 at 9:39 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Erin. Not embarrassing. It happens to the best of us.
On a day you are home to monitor, squeeze some dishsoap into your crock and add 2 cups or so of water---enough water to cover whatever baked-on mess you've got going on in there.
Then turn it on high. Set a timer for an hour, and with a wooden spoon CAREFULLY stir and try to scrape off the icky part. Rinse, then do the same thing over again. Depending on how gross the crock is, you may need to do it a few times.
for heavily baked on things, you can also try soaking a fabric softener sheet in there, and cooking for an hour, or 1 T of dishwasher powder.
After the crock is somewhat free of debris, run through the dishwasher.
steph - September 5, 2008 at 9:44 AM
- Diedra said...
I am still in mourning since my 1980s crock-pot's cord broke. They knew how to make crock-pots in the olden days.
I hate the new ones. I have a Rival that burns anything on the back side of the crock. On high it does a rolling boil, on low it still boils and on warm it still bubbles but at least not as hot. HATE IT.
I have a new small crock-pot that is much better with only a high and warm setting. - September 14, 2008 at 1:26 PM
- Mama Squirrel said...
I have been using the same Rival pot since 1991 and the whole thing's looking a bit worse for wear, although it still cooks fine. The crock's also hard to clean.
So I bought ANOTHER BRAND, somewhat newer pot from the thrift shop, that looked to be in better shape and had more of a ceramic insert. It must be of that newer generation, because it cooks way hotter than I'm used to. The first thing I tried was applesauce--left the kitchen for awhile and then came back--applesauce running all down the sides, yuck. I thought it was just me, but the next thing I cooked, the same thing happened--way too much pressure happening, liquid forming around the lid--and that was just on LOW.
Sigh. I guess I'll go back to my wedding present--when I want to slow cook something, I like to know that it's going to be slow. And not all over the counter. - September 19, 2008 at 8:21 AM
- Christi said...
My last two soup recipes of yours looked delicious, but what I got was completely different than your pictures (the broccoli cheese and the apple and white bean chili). They smell great, but the cream seems to have separated out. I have a large crock pot. Do you think a smaller one would help...is it over heating? thanks for the recipes I'll keep trying, I'm determined to make this work! :)
- October 9, 2008 at 12:53 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Christi,
I get separation with soups sometimes , too. After a quick stir, they are fine, so I don't think too much of it.
Canned soup separates also---I think it's pretty normal for heavy stuff to sink and lighter stuff to float.
steph - October 9, 2008 at 12:57 PM
- zan said...
I've seen reviews of the 2.5 Quart model, but has anyone had experience with the Rival 2 Quart Crockpot? I was going to get it, but I was afraid that being so small it might overcook things. It has removable stoneware, Off/High/Low settings (no warm), and a plastic lid.
I saw it at Walmart for $10 but can't find it ANYWHERE online. Lots of results for a 2.5Qt model, but it's like the 2Qt one doesn't exist. I even searched for the model number (SCR200) and turned up nothing. A search for the UPC code of 048894748219 shows it's a Rival Crock Pot, but nothing else. No listing of a 2Qt model at crock-pot.com either. - October 20, 2008 at 9:39 PM
- amy best said...
Are the contents in the crock pot supposed to be constantly boiling, even on the "low" setting? Whatever I am cooking, the liquid is always boiling- doesn't seem to be "slow cooking" to me! Am I wrong here?
Thanks! - October 27, 2008 at 9:46 PM
- Tracey said...
I'll let you know how the 2Qt works. I just got it today.
- November 5, 2008 at 9:37 AM
Has anyone seen a Consumer Report or Cook's Illustrated rating of crockpots? I'd like to see what they recommend before I buy one...especially after reading these posts.
Grammie - November 12, 2008 at 4:21 AM
I read somewhere that crockpot manufacturers now often have the low setting higher than in the past because of food safety concerns (disputes about whether the low setting really brings the food up to the safe temperature fast enough). Somewhere I found directions on how to test the temperature and, sure enough, the wedding-present crock (from 1996) was fine, but the new purchase wasn't. Of course, the '96 crock was a Rival, and the new one was an Aldi brand. . .
But even with the Rival, I've had chicken recipes get massively overdone. Finally had one work really well -- instead of the 8 hours on low of most recipes I've seen, this one called for 4! hours.
My current pet theory is that cookbook authors, in order to make crockpots convenient for gone-all-day types, stretch out the cooking times too much! I find that for most recipes, it's best for days that I'm working at home, or am at home with the kids but need something I can prep and get started during naptime.
I've also read that boneless chicken really is usually not suited for the crockpot and you ought to be using bone-in chicken. Haven't tried that, though. - November 18, 2008 at 7:15 PM
- Patsy said...
Last year for Christmas I bought my mom a 3 in 1 crock.... It comes with a 2,4, and 6qt insert and they store inside each other. She LOVES this thing... before she had one of each size because of different things she does. (she still has them but they are now in storage in case she needs them) This crock pot is great. I plan on getting one next time I buy one.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417lskR5mzL._SS500_.jpg - November 30, 2008 at 9:22 AM
- Lori S. said...
Wellm reading these comments has answered my question, which was "why does my crockpot take so much LONGER to cook things than it says in your (and many other) recipes?" And I think it must be because I have a "vintage" crock which cooks slower than modern crocks. It drives me crazy because I follow the recipe and think I have plenty of time to get the meal cooked, but come home from work and find it's still half raw. So now at least I know why!
- December 4, 2008 at 10:28 AM
- Laurie said...
Ya learn something new every day, "they" say, and today's my day, I guess! When my Mom died back in '06 I inherited her late '80s Montgomery Ward rectangular slow cooker with grill base, and used it until the knob rusted completely closed on us one day. Dear hubby tried to free up the control but couldn't. I still have all the parts, but ... anyway, I still used the pot itself on the stove top, using the two racks from our toaster oven to elevate the pot, and turning the electric burner to low! Necessity really is the mother of invention, lol! My aunt bought us a new 6-qt for our 1st anniversary and everything is done in much shorter time than I'm used to. Now I know why. Thanks so much for this blog, Steph. I crock pot at a minimum every Sunday (my "sleep-in-with-hubby day) and have been desperately searching for new recipes to try. Won't have to search elsewhere for a while. I'll post a few of my own concoctions too, if that's all right. I love to "mix and match" out of the cupboard and fridge. (Hubby has put on twenty pounds since we married in January of '07!) Thanks again, and I'll be back! Laurie
- December 5, 2008 at 5:24 PM
- Laurie said...
Ya learn something new every day, "they" say, and today's my day, I guess! When my Mom died back in '06 I inherited her late '80s Montgomery Ward rectangular slow cooker with grill base, and used it until the knob rusted completely closed on us one day. Dear hubby tried to free up the control but couldn't. I still have all the parts, but ... anyway, I still used the pot itself on the stove top, using the two racks from our toaster oven to elevate the pot, and turning the electric burner to low! Necessity really is the mother of invention, lol! My aunt bought us a new 6-qt for our 1st anniversary and everything is done in much shorter time than I'm used to. Now I know why. Thanks so much for this blog, Steph. I crock pot at a minimum every Sunday (my "sleep-in-with-hubby day) and have been desperately searching for new recipes to try. Won't have to search elsewhere for a while. I'll post a few of my own concoctions too, if that's all right. I love to "mix and match" out of the cupboard and fridge. (Hubby has put on twenty pounds since we married in January of '07!) Thanks again, and I'll be back! Laurie
- December 5, 2008 at 5:25 PM
- Missy said...
Man, I'm glad I read this post yesterday! I've been following your blog for about a month but hadn't read this post yet because my old crockpot was fine! Unfortunately, my "vintage" (from 1997) crockpot met an untimely demise when the ceramic insert met our ceramic tile floor for the first time. (and still full of sauce from the korean short ribs!) :(
I had to buy a new crockpot, and like other ladies have said, it cooks a whole lot faster/higher. My spaghetti sauce yesterday was practically boiling when I got home, and it was on low! And let's not discuss how bad the beef broccoli came out..... I guess I'll either need to use frozen meat, or cook any meat first and use the warm setting, or ask Santa for a smartpot for Christmas. Yeah!! - December 18, 2008 at 8:01 AM
- R said...
Our dump has a recycle table, so I grab any crocks that get left. All fit in my various crockpots and its very handy having extras. Some are a bit shorter and these cook longer than the ones that go all the way to the bottom. Try posting on freecycle for crocks, sometimes people have the crocks because their base died.
I love the older crockpots but hated having to clean the non removable crocks.
My favorite clean up tool is a flat razor with handle, it sits on my window shelf for cleaning crocks, glass roasters etc. Use the razor to scrap off the burnt off stuff - much easier.
Back when I had 5 kids I used the big nesco version because it was the only way I would have left overs (4 boys) LOL. At bare minimum I had 2 rounds going, one for lunch and one for dinner.
Ria - December 28, 2008 at 8:26 AM
- kyrielle said...
I want one of those newer "warm" crockpots but our household is so small that 4 quarts is more than we need. And no one seems to sell one that will auto-switch to warm that's less than maybe 5-6 quarts. It's crazy. Do they think singles or couples don't want this feature? I don't want to make THAT much to freeze. Even my little preferred three-quart makes way too much.
- December 31, 2008 at 9:13 AM
- Carol E. said...
I'm sad that your crock pot year has come to an end! It has been great fun to read; I love your sense of humor and joie de vivre. Thanks so much for sharing all your fabulous recipes!
- December 31, 2008 at 9:25 AM
Now it is all making sence to me! I thought that I was unable to cook with a CrockPot, as mine too would rapidly boil the food on high and be a good simmering boil on low.
Here is a question for people. Would you be able to measure the cooking temperature for both low and high on some "vintage" Crockpots so we can compare to the modern ones? Mine is only a few years old with the High, Low and Keep Warm settings, and if I just need to bump down the temps a bit, I've got the Variacs to do it with. (Although my wife might not like the metal case with wires coming out of it on the counter!)
Ted - January 4, 2009 at 8:23 AM
- The Fiskeaux Family said...
The only Crockpot I have is 6qt. I'm afraid to use it because so many recipes are for smaller CPs. Can you just double or 1½ a recipe for a smaller CP to use in the 6qt? I'm 6 months pregnant, so I'd love to have extra to freeze. We have just a 2½ year-old right now. Thank you for this blog! (My family might actually get "real" food once in a while now.) Curse you for this blog! (I haven't gotten work done all day.)
- January 14, 2009 at 2:47 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi there, yup, you can increase the measurements if you'd like to have extra food. If not, you can put the food into an oven-safe dish inside of the crock to create a smaller cooking vessel (pyrex, corningware), or you can put a layer of foil down near the food to make a lid-within-a-lid which will help keep moisture in.
steph - January 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM
- LisaZ said...
I'm so glad I found your site and read these comments today. I found out thru the comment about it that my early 2000s Hamilton Beach slow cooker is on recall, just called the company and I'll be getting a new one eventually. Yay! No money spent!
I still may try purchasing a Rival, as you suggest, but for now the new Ham. Beach without a broken handle should be a big improvement. - January 28, 2009 at 7:36 AM
I have six different sized crockpots (3 Rivals, 3 Ham. Beach) and I wouldn't part with a one of them. None of them have timers, so I purchased a couple of lamp timers at Walmart. If you want two pots to come on and go off at the same time, put an extension cord in the timer and plug the pots into the extension cord. Use a new good quality cord. I have had one pot plugged into one timer, and had two plugged into the second timer all at the same time. Remember that food continue to cook some after the pot goes off.
- January 29, 2009 at 10:11 AM
For those who are looking for a 4 qt slow cooker w/a warm setting, I just got a Cuisinart 3 1/2 qt recently. I have only used it twice, but I love it so far. Totally successful both times (two different recipes for short ribs). I know they are much more expensive than the other brands, (I had a store credit to use up!) But it's the right size, has the right settings and it's even kind of nice looking.
- February 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
My SW has just pointed out to me that others are having problems with too hot newer pots. If you have a 2 or 3 position "click" selector switch, there is a good chance that they can be re-calibrated to a slightly lower setting if you have a friend who has electric capabilities. If you can pull off the knob, and it is on a hollow shaft there is PROBABLY a small calibration screw down in that hole. Its unlikely that an appliance repair shop will do this for you however because of the previously mentioned bacteria problems with low slow cooking...
- February 22, 2009 at 5:48 PM
- hlkenney said...
Can someone recommend a crock pot they've used that actually falls within the recipe's cooking time?
I have a Crock-Pot 4qt Manual Slow Cooker, and it definitely cooks too hot (and can't be programmed to switch to warm). I'm willing to invest in a new one, but don't want to get another crock pot that has the same problem. Any suggestions for one that cooks within the recommended time range? Thanks! - March 11, 2009 at 9:37 AM
- R said...
I have a collection of crocks some are not as deep as others - these tend to cook slower ..
I would almost bet if you stuck a heat safe plate on the bottom to raise up the crock it would work the same way ..
Something that would NOT touch the bottom of the crock all the way around maybe a small glass pie plate?
**some 2 inch tiles or the small 1 inchers might work inside too.. use either 3 or 4 on the bottom of the crock pot and sit the crock on them .. just don't pull them out for a long time after you turned it off .
As for the heat on the counter, stick some tiles under the feet, the tiles can handle the heat.
You know the expression if it works leave it alone - wish they would have listened to this when they redesigned the new crocks. I know in this PC, 'lets sue' world, the manufacturers are covering their tushes but gee its such a pain in the butt here at home in the real world. - March 11, 2009 at 4:19 PM
- Michelle said...
Wow! This is all so great.
I need help... My Rival Smart Pot came with an insert that has 2 wells. Can I fill only one well for smaller meals? Will this overcook? undercook? make a big mess? - March 25, 2009 at 7:12 PM
- Tessa said...
I have a timing question:
I work mornings, and my husband works 2nd shift. So, lunch is our main meal of the day.
How would I go about cooking something using my crockpot? I recently found your site, and am drooling over the many options available, but I really don't feel like waking up at 4am to turn the darn thing on. I haven't even considered the crockpot an option since this schedule began.
Should I cook it overnight on low, and then switch it to warm when I get up in the morning? We don't eat until early afternoon.
Thank you so much! - March 29, 2009 at 8:01 AM
- R said...
you ought to try using the crockpot on a day you are home to see how it actually cooks a normal meal
it might be possible if you have a new one to put it on high and it would be done by lunch
invest in a timer for the crockpot - I'd get a good one, then in the morning pull the timer and plug in direct
Ria - March 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM
- Judee said...
I have a Crock Pot cook book of '80 vintage and it has a "test" you can do to see how hot your crock is really cooking. Since water only comes up to boiling and doesn't get hotter (it turns to steam instead) you really can't determine the highest temperature of your crock being filled with water, but you can with oil. The book basically stated how to fill your crock with vegetable oil, suspend a cooking thermometer in the oil and then choose the different settings and watch the temp rise. This is especially helpful when you are trying to watch what the "auto-shift" setting of older slow cookers do, and what temp is really high, low and warm.
- April 25, 2009 at 2:10 PM
- Crock Pot Hell said...
Thank goodness finally some answers to my crockpot dilemma. This has been bugging me for years(well not that many but enough) and I've bought many Rivals and recently I went to All-clad but they may have all been too big and they are definitely STILL cooking too hot! I'm still trying to get my Mom to give me her pea green 1979 Rival crock pot and she thinks I'm nuts!!!
- June 4, 2009 at 6:47 PM
- kelly said...
I just found your blog and love it. I am so glad to see recipes that don't rely on "cream of whatever" soup! Anyway, I have a 7 quart crock that I have had burning/overdone problems with in the past when I didn't have it at least 2/3 full. What has helped, I discovered, is putting the meal together then covering it loosely with a piece of aluminum foil, No more dried out roasts, chicken, etc. Now I am waiting to hear that long cooking of aluminum foil in a crock is bad for you... please tell me it isn't so.
Thanks for your blog!
Kelly - June 19, 2009 at 6:31 AM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Kelly,
I do that too! It works really well to trap in the moisture.
There have been internet links to aluminum foil and alzheimers. If you want to google it, you'll find the info. So far my head is in the sand, however...
there's always something!
xoxo steph - June 19, 2009 at 8:28 AM
- M said...
I wonder if you could use parchment paper in place of foil. I may try it. I have one that cooks way too hot no matter what though so I may not be a good test.
- July 27, 2009 at 2:24 PM
- Sheeri K. Cabral said...
I didn't read ALL the comments so it's possible someone already mentioned this -- if you are gone for 10 hours and you need to cook for 6 hours, and you don't want to buy a "smart" slow cooker....
(I didn't even know they had such things, so this is what I've been doing)
Get a self-timer, around $5-10, and you can set your slow cooker to turn on and/or off at a certain time -- so in the morning, I'll put stuff in the slow cooker, leave at 8 am having set the slow cooker to *start* at 12 noon using the timer, and when I come home at 6 pm dinner is just plain ready for me. - August 11, 2009 at 2:14 PM
- Mike said...
Variac's are very cheap now. If you don't want to build a Crock-O-Stat look on Amazon, Ebay, Harbor Freight, etc for a:
Router Speed Control
Most are $30 with shipping and then you can tune your crock to whatever temp you want and no DIY required! - September 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Like with many things, I go "strictly vintage" when it comes to crock-pots. I have a kitchen full of 1970's vintage Rival Crock-pots (burnt orange!) and wouldn't give them up for anything. The early sealed models seem to cook more evenly, and cook at a lower temperature. Ok so there aren't fancy timers, but plugging it in to a lamp timer is nearly as good.
Most my prep takes place at night, then it (the crock pot) goes in the fridge. Before going to work in the morning, I take it out of the fridge, and plug it in on low, when I get home from work (about 9-10 hours later) it is done.
These units are well sealed, and takes them a couple hours to reach room temperature when chilled, also takes a while to cool off. If I'm gone after work, I set it to turn off about an hour before I get home.
Thrift shops are always full of them, and they're all over eBay. Yes, you have to pay shipping (not always cheap either), but they're still often cheaper (and better made) than new ones.
The 3.5 quart size seems most prevalent, but the 2.5 model is out there as well. - November 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM
I hope some of you with a couple of problems read this. First off, I'm on my own so a full crock-pot is far too much for me. I prepare my crock-pot meal in a smaller, lidded casserole and stand that inside the crockpot inner and pour water around it then put on the crockpot lid. Sort of like a double boiler. Instead of the casserole lid, you could use a saucer or a double piece of baking paper tied round the top.
Secondly, if you don't want to use a casserole inside your crockpot, you can cut a piece of baking paper to the right size and lay it on top of the food then put the crockpot lid on. The food underneath the paper will not turn black and hard.
New Zealand - November 14, 2009 at 12:34 PM
- Vita said...
Sorry if some of this repeats earlier posts, but here are my lessons learned: smaller pyrex inside my huge 6.5qt pot still burned smaller quantities of chicken, but I did not cover as Lorna from NewZealand suggested (wish I thought of that!). Since Santa did not, I bought myself a 3.5qt Cuisinart crockpot frankly b/c it was smaller than the smallest Rival (5qt) at the store. It still fits a whole chicken. Expensive (around $50 w/coupon), but SO worth it: it has 4 settings -- hi,lo,simmer,auto-warm. Simmer = the OLD-STYLE low, so burning risk is now very low (eg overnight oatmeal on "low" burns, but not on "simmer"). THANK YOU Steph--we are in our 4th straight week of slow-cooking only, mostly your recipes, and it has been great!
- January 10, 2010 at 8:48 AM
I echo what others have said about the lamp timer -- it's a saver, especially with chicken breasts or fish, which can dry out easily.
When I got my new slow cooker with 3 sizes of crocks, I contacted the manufacturer to find out what the temps were for each setting. By doing that, not only do I know that 2 qt/low runs about 275 and 6 qt/high runs about 375, and all the in-betweens, but I can adapt regular recipes to the crockpot much more easily. - January 22, 2010 at 9:04 AM
- okstatesdrewski said...
Steph, you're truly amazing! The boys at the firehouse love when I bring in my crockpot, especially on busy days like today when we dont have time to slave over the stove. These are great ideas, and im trying your Orange Honey Tilapia tomorrow... I'm sure it'll be a hit! Thanks, and Keep Em Comin!
- July 11, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Im just wondering if one of the pots I have is actually a CROCK POT... It says Hamilton Beach 6.5 Quart Roaster... I have always used if for crock pot recipes but it has temperatures not high low settings... and cooks everything kinda fast...I also have a small crock pot that cooks super slow
- April 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM
- Kirsten said...
OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU!! I had a funny feeling that my problem with my slow cooker was I wasn't filling it enough, but I could never bring myself to waste that much liquid to fill up the pot. I'm going to invest in a smaller size. Great blog.
- August 10, 2011 at 11:12 AM
- Catt of the Garage said...
For people trying to use a smaller insert inside the crock - if your aim is to make it cook slower, you *need* to put water in around the smaller insert.
Slow cookers don't have thermostats. They just pump in a constant power, like a microwave. So the less stuff you put in, the hotter it gets. If you aren't filling it with food, you need water to absorb the excess heat and keep the temp down to 100C. - September 2, 2011 at 5:55 AM
- Catt of the Garage said...
Some tips - I've got the 6.5 litre oval Rival Crock Pot and I've been collecting accessories for it to let me cook smaller quantities and different things. Rival don't bother making anything, so here are the bits I've found:
An oval rack that fits neatly in the bottom and has handles - makes it easier to lift out chickens and joints:
DON't be tempted to buy the medium or large sizes as they won't fit
An oval pie dish which fits neatly in and lets you cook smaller quantities and transfer straight to the oven:
A rack with legs to lift the pie dish or oval rack up above water:
I realise these are not all available everywhere, but hopefully they will give you ideas. For reference I am in the UK - I had to buy the oval rack from Amazon.com because it wasn't available here, but it was no problem getting it shipped. - September 2, 2011 at 6:07 AM
- somersly said...
Hello - I have been looking at the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker for purchase. It seems like it has gotten many good reviews. However, in your post above, you mention not liking the slow cookers that have steam or vent holes in the lid because too much steam can escape and the food dries out. This Set and Forget cooker has a hole for the meat probe. If not using the meat probe, the instructions say not to close it up with anything. Do you find that the food is dry when using this slow cooker? Do you have any comments about the hole in the lid on this model?
Thank you for your input!! - November 7, 2012 at 7:23 PM
- Stephanie ODea said...
Hi somersly, I own three of the ham beach set and forgets, and find that they cook beautifully and the probe hole is just the right size to keep the lid from rattling and does not release too much steam. I think you will really like this pot. It's not a Ninja, :-), but a very, very good pot.
I hope this helps! Oh, and you need to keep the lid locked while in use.
Steph - November 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM
- L.D.Meyer said...
If you're worried about the crock pot heating up what its sitting on try inverting a cookie sheet and that should leave enough space to keep the counter or table cool. You could even rest the cookie sheet on a couple of wood dowels to ventilate. Bon Appetite!
- December 6, 2013 at 4:59 PM
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Porcello aims to bounce back facing Medlen, Braves
Though the Tigers were on the winning end of Friday's 10-0 series opener against the Braves, seeing those numbers on the scoreboard may have brought back some bad memories for Detroit's Saturday starter, Rick Porcello.
That was the exact score by which the Tigers lost in Porcello's last outing, which lasted less than one full inning. Last Saturday, Porcello was tagged for nine runs on nine hits while lasting just two-thirds of an inning in his start against the Angels.
"A little rusty, a little wild, a little unlucky," manager Jim Leyland said in characterizing Porcello's disastrous start. "And that pretty much sums it up."
The unlucky part stemmed from the fact that all but one of the nine hits allowed by Porcello were singles, with three not leaving the infield and three more finding their way up the middle on the ground. The only extra-base hit against Porcello was a Mike Trout grand slam that ended the right-hander's day after 47 pitches and just two outs.
"I think we've all had games where guys are hitting the ball hard just right at [defenders]," Porcello said after the game, "and you cruise through seven innings or whatever and you walk away feeling pretty good about it, but you didn't throw the ball that well. Today, I felt like I threw the ball fine. It just wasn't in the cards for me."
The Braves, meanwhile, will counter with right-hander Kris Medlen, who -- in spite of a 2.16 ERA -- has already recorded more losses (two) in four starts this season than he did all of last year. That, however, is more of a testament to his dominant 2012 campaign than anything else.
Following his 10-1 record and 1.57 ERA in 50 appearances (12 starts) a season ago, Medlen has experienced little drop-off this season, regardless of the two losses.
Medlen allowed just two runs over five innings, but he received zero runs of support in taking his first loss of the season in his season debut. Then after allowing just one combined earned run in a pair of seven-inning performances in his previous two outings, Medlen was saddled with his other defeat Sunday after conceding three runs over six innings of work.
Braves: McCann homers twice in first rehab game
Catcher Brian McCann homered in each of his first two at-bats Friday with Class A Rome in his first game action since offseason shoulder surgery. He finished the game 2-for-3 with a pair of walks to go with his two homers.
The current plan is to have McCann, who would be permitted to play up to 20 games in his rehab stint, play five games with Rome, then approximately another five with Triple-A Gwinnett before making his return.
Though he's been able to swing without any issues for more than a month, McCann has been focused on regaining his arm strength following the surgery.
"The reports on him are that he is up to 180 feet throwing and it was really, really good," manager Fredi Gonzalez said.
Tigers: Coke dealing with groin strain
Reliever Phil Coke was unavailable Friday night due to a left groin strain, and his status for the rest of the weekend is up in the air.
Coke initially felt the strain while throwing a pitch in Thursday's outing, during which he took the loss after allowing four runs on one hit and four walks over 1 1/3 innings of work.
"He's better today and so he's kind of a day-to-day guy at this point in time," head athletic trainer Kevin Rand said Friday afternoon, "but it'll probably be a couple days."
Worth noting
Tigers infielder Jhonny Peralta has reached base safely in each of his last 14 games. Peralta is hitting .364 (20-for-55) with three doubles, a home run and nine RBIs over the 14 games.
Paul Casella is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @paul_casella. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Jose Valverde's final appearance as a Tiger came in ignominious fashion in Game 1 of the World Series. / Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Tigers will not bring back closer Jose Valverde and outfielder Delmon Young after their contracts expired following the 2012 season.
General manager Dave Dombrowski said as much today after also announcing Jim Leyland and the coaching staff would be returning for 2013 and that the club would pick up the roster options on reliever Octavio Dotel and shortstop Jhonny Peralta.
Valverde tallied 110 saves in 118 opportunities in 2010-12 with the Tigers, but is coming off a postseason in which he gave up nine earned runs off 11 hits in 2 2/3 innings, drawing the ire of many fans.
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That left the Tigers short-handed in late-inning, high-leverage situations. De facto closer Phil Coke was forced two work two innings in Game 4, ultimately giving up the game-winning hit to Marco Scutaro in the 10th inning of the Giants' clinching victory.
Despite a strong postseason from Young (.313 average, three home runs and nine RBIs), he also had a tumultuous season as the team's designated hitter and occasional outfielder (.267 average, 18 homers, 74 RBIs). Young is scheduled to return to court in New York on Nov. 7 to face a misdemeanor charge of aggravated harassment.
Dombrowski said relief pitching prospect Bruce Rondon could be in the mix for 2013, but doesn't know if he'll be ready.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Red Bull KTM Factory rider Marvin Musquin earned his second straight win in a row in the 250SX class in front of 50,000 people at the Monster Energy Supercross at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Marvin Musquin was placed in the first heat of the night where he earned a second place start out of the gate. Musquin quickly made the pass for the lead in the first rhythm section. He led the remainder of the race to claim his first heat win of the season taking the top qualifying spot for the main event.
When the gate dropped for the main event, Musquin had an okay jump out of the gate but got stuck behind two tuff blocks that were pushed into the first corner after a few riders went down. He rounded the next corner in dead last.
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Next Round: Toronto Supercross – March 23, 2013
Results 250SX Class Indianapolis
1. Marvin Musquin (F), KTM, 13:35.323 min (15 laps)
2. Kyle Peters (USA), Honda, +2.510 sec
3. William Hahn (USA), Honda, +5.960
4. AJ Catanzaro (USA), Kawasaki, +9.858
5. Justin Hill (USA), Kawasaki, +15.585
Other KTM
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19. Lance Vincent (USA), KTM, 7 laps
Standings 250SX Class after 5 of 9 rounds
1. Hahn, 112 points
2. Musquin, 103
3. Blake Wharton (USA), Suzuki, 88
4. Dean Wilson (USA), Kawasaki, 87
5. Peters, 67
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Sorry, I know in the age of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, I'm supposed to be over the Shonda Rhimes/NYT article. But I feel like the paper and the writer got off way too easy. One of Shonda's more rant-y characters (by her own estimation) is Meredith Grey aka Ellen Pompeo, who just announced on Twitter that she's welcomed a second child. Full Story
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Shonda Rhimes is underrated. People fall on their knees for the Matt Weiners and the Vince Gilligans but Shonda Rhimes? Duana posted about Shonda not too long ago in a piece called How To Get Away With An Empire – click here for a refresher. I posted about her amazing Dartmouth commencement speech in the summer – click here for a refresher.
But for all This Woman has done, she still doesn't get the kind of love reserved for the heavy hitters, the men behind shows like Mad Men and Breaking Bad. So the New York Times tried to give her some. Read Full Intro
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Thursday marks the 200th episode of Grey's Anatomy. The show's creator, Shonda Rhimes, and cast members have been publicising the event. Ellen Pompeo was particularly candid in an interview with the New York Post, addressing the notorious departures of both Isaiah Washington and Katherine Heigl. Full Story
Smutty Fitness: award season warm-up
As mentioned in the first Health & Fitness post earlier today - click here if you missed it - I have let it go. My ass, I mean. And it's award season which means I have to get my sh-t together. Hayley's all over it. But she knows I scare easily so she's starting me off gentle. Full Story
Wedding = Ratings?
What is it with the MiniVan Majority and its obsession with weddings and babies? They can't resist either. Here are photos of the cast of Grey's Anatomy shooting a mystery wedding scene today for the end of season. Get out your hankies! Ghost boyfriends, brain tumours, proposals, and now a wedding…Shonda Rhimes is trying every trick in the book to keep her show relevant when it stopped being relevant oh a year ago, maybe more? Anyway, if you do care to play photo detective, note that Ellen Pompeo/Meredith is wearing purple underneath that coat. Full Story
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Ellen Pompeo is a prickly bitch. At the same time, she won't throw you a canned answer if you ask the right ones. Ellen sat down with Entertainment Weekly for an interview about Grey's Anatomy and she pretty much conceded that Season 3 was total garbage. Full Story
Relatively Skeletal
It used to be that you looked at Ellen Pompeo and shuddered from her starvation. Nowadays, because we've been numbed by the super extremes, by the Kate Bosworths and the Victoria Beckhams, nowadays Ellen Pompeo looks pretty normal. Relatively speaking. Ellen isn't frightening anymore. She actually looks pretty good – here arriving at Letterman in white presumably to start promoting the remaining episodes of Grey's Anatomy. Full Story
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Anyone still care? About the sh-t that has become Grey's Anatomy? Spoiler alert! Shonda Rhimes told EW.com that: "My goal is to get Meredith and Derek together for good and let them try to figure out what it is to be in a relationship in the future. Full Story
Most Underwhelming: Eva Longoria, Ellen Pompeo
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What's the functional extension? It offers a VBR quality setting -V0+. -V0+ is -V0 with extra properties. These properties can improve upon difficult-to-encode spots in the music like temporal smearing issues as with problem sample eig or with tremolo problem isues as with problem sample lead-voice. eig and lead-voice are fine to me when using -V0+. How is it done? -V0+ uses a strategy which is targeting at providing maximum possible audio data space for hard-to-encode spots in the music. -V0+ increases the accuracy demands for spots in the music with detected impulses, and it has a general demand for audio data bitrate to stay rather high. What's the price to pay? Average bitrate goes up a little bit. For my standard test set of various pop music average bitrate is 256 kbps with -V0+, whereas -V0 takes 252 kbps. Moreover, in order to prevent another 10 kbps increase in average bitrate, the fast and lossless mp3packer procedure is recommended to be called for the produced mp3 file. Used with a bat file invoked from the explorer's folder context menu this is comfortably done for the mp3 files of an entire folder. The 10 kbps bitrate bloat is a consequence of the strategy for providing maximum possible data space. For doing so a 17.5 kHz lowpass is also used internally. If you don't like that use a lowpass according to your likings. But even if you are able to distinguish higher frequencies in an isolated listening test, this doesn't mean you can take profit of that with real life music. Not talking about the fact that the musical contents of higher frequncies is next to nothing. This post has been edited by halb27: Mar 18 2012, 11:37 -------------------- lame3100m -V1 --insane-factor 0.75
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Simon & Schuster Audio is proud to present one of the best-selling books of all time, Dale Carnegie's perennial classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, presented here in its entirety.
For over 60 years the rock-solid, time-tested advice in this audiobook has carried thousands of now-famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives.
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Fundamental Techniques in Handling People
1. Don't criticize.
2. Give honest and sincere appreciation.
3. Arouse in the other person an eager want.
✦ Six ways to make people like you
1. Become genuinely interested in other people.
2. Smile.
3. Remember a person's name.
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests.
6. Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely.
✦ Win people to your way of thinking
1. The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
2. Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."
3. If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
4. Begin in a friendly way.
5. Get the other person saying "yes, yes" immediately.
6. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.
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10. Appeal to the nobler motives.
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"The Reference Manual of Human Relations"
The fact that this book was published in 1936 and is still a top seller today says a lot more than I can manage to convey in this review.
The book is filled with sound practical advice. It is probably the best book ever written on human relations. Anyone and everyone should find it to be a valuable guide, whether in personal, family, or business relationships. Despite the title, which some may consider overly aggressive by todays'standards, the practices discussed in the book are in no way manipulative. To the contrary, this book helps you learn the art and skill of conversation and persuasion through attentiveness to, and consideration of others.
This is not a story that you listen to once and get rid of it. It is a reference manual that you will be able to use and refer to for years to come. I own it in hardback, as well as on cassette (remember those?) so I was excited to see a digital version made available from Audible. I bought it immediately and now look forward to being able to enjoy it again and again on my MP3 player.
"Don't judge by the title"
The title doesn't do it justice. I was half expecting some slimeball manual of how to fake being a sympathetic person. On the contrary, this is a classic. Its message is that if you want to do well with people, you'd better become interested and considerate and pleasant to be around. The book tells you how, over and over, with principles and examples and anecdotes.
The book was written in 1936 and listening to the audio version is rather like watching an old black and white movie. It's a little corny nowadays, but in an extremely charming way. I found myself enjoying the politeness of a byegone age and looking forward to the next installment.
After listening once and becoming inspired, I requested a job upgrade, and my boss was smiling as he agreed. Wow! I was so shocked that I think I instantly forgot everything I learned. You bet I'll be coming back to study this one.
"Still The Best Self-Help Book Ever Written"
First published in 1936 and updated in 1981 (Stevie Wonder reference, etc).
I have read this book at twice before, back in the 90's. I picked it up now as an audio book for the first time. The reader sounds like a news caster from the 70's (and in his 70's) with a deep, clear voice. He speaks distinctly and is very good.
You will want to listen to this over and over again. It has some of the best advice on how to be a better husband, father, friend, manager, anything you want. The principles should be taught in schools or churches instead of half the useless stuff they teach there.
But since it isn't taught anywhere else, get the book now and learn it! You will never regret it. :)
"Simply wonderful"
Sometimes the classics just can't be beat. I took the Dale Carnegie course, and this book was required reading. It completely changed the way I deal with people, and the overall effect is astonishing. After reading the book, you'll be astonished as to how common-sensical the teachings are, but boy do they work.
I've had at least ten occasions over the past year where I had to deal with very difficult people who were bent on starting a fight or argument. When we were finished, in each case the other person heartily apologized for their behavior and thanked me for keeping a cool head about things. Most importantly though, is that I approached each of these encounters with the utmost confidence that I could handle this person, and this situation. I didn't feel even the slightest bit nervous or afraid. To encounter these types of situations feeling calm and confident is a rare gift that I now have. There is no way to put a price tag on that.
I plan to listen to, and read this book many times over my life. The lessons are invaluable. Don't wait another day before learning the secrets contained in this book.
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I've listened to over 30 audio books. This is the best most practical book I've ever listened to. It works and it is not manipulation--pure gold.
"I should have read this years ago!"
If you don't need this book, then chances are you don't talk to people. You do talk to people right? This book is well worth your time, if you don't learn anything from it then you probably have people skills to rival those of Charles Schwab or Abe Lincon.
I had heard about this book for years in various circles, in fact, I was even amused when it was referenced in the game "Baldurs Gate". I knew about it, yet I never took the time to read it. Well, I have now listened to it twice, and it will certanly get a third listening. I can't believe that I got this far in life and was unaware of some of the simple people skills presented in this work. Fortunately, I have done some of them naturally, and some have developed over time as I have grown up - still, had I had this book 20 years ago my life would have been a whole lot easier.
This book is not filled with "tricks" to get people to like you, rather, it is how to develop your own character so that people like you naturally, and you like them naturally as well. No "tricks" involved, but it certanly gives you better insight into the nature of people, and I can testify that it works incredibly well.
"Good for some situations"
I went into this book with high expectations, as several people have said how much it helped them socially. I can't yet say whether it lived up to its reviews.
I think the book had a lot of good ideas. I expect I will try to use some of them, and actually already have. I especially liked the section on arguing (or not), and think national debates (not to mention local) might go a lot better if people applied the principles from this book.
It did seem to have its faults though. For one thing, it seemed kind of dated... I realize it was written in the 1930s, but it seems like human nature shouldn't have changed much since then, yet it feels like it has. For example, it's hard to imagine an owner of a large company giving you lots of his time and choosing your product over your competitors' just because you commented on something of interest to him (something that happens in about 25% of the book's examples). I recognize that this might be my limited experience though.
Also, it's pretty clear that this book is intended to help people with their business relations, rather than close personal relationships and such, though there are some points that apply to the latter. But in most of the examples, someone gets another to like them and secures a business deal or something out of it.
Though Mr. Carnegie stresses that sincerity is essential for his principles to work, it's hard, with all the examples ending in someone making out well business-wise, to keep that in mind, rather than thinking, "Okay, I just have to say what people want to hear; flatter them, pretend I'm interested in their interests, and they'll be eager to help me and do what I ask!" That's just a matter of how it's written though, I guess.
I will end by saying, again, that there are good points to be distilled out of the book, but it's not a complete and perfect guide to social interaction.
"Excellent book"
You can tell from the stories that this book was written many years ago but the message is still very useful. Even following a few of the suggestions put forth by this book could alter your life for the better. I will likely listen to this several times over the next few years to refresh the ideas. Highly recommended.
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This book is a treasure trove of information that can truly change your life. If you're looking to improve your communication skills, and win the adoration of people in your life (even difficult people), then this is your book! The principles that it teaches are priceless. I have been trying them out in my personal life, and have been amazed by how much more effective I have become in my personal, and business relationships. WOW! This is a book that I plan to re-read (actually listen to) on a regular basis until I have it memorized!
This is absolutely a book that you NEED to own! You will not be dissapointed!
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This book is amazing. It gives you examples of how people have managed different situations successfully and unsuccessfully. It explains the ways to influence people without being false but just being nice. I wish I had listed to this book 20 years ago. I have been captivated. I find myself unconsciously changing my behaviour, what a difference it has made when working with my staff or playing with my children.
Everyone should read this book - parents and children, managers and employees. Excellent and enjoyable.
"An American Classic"
It is important to say that Old Dale?s book does exactly what it says on the tin and really does work. However,read from the point of view as a work of narrative fiction, this book also functions perfectly well and is hugely enjoyable. It presents as a work of early twentieth century Americana as much as the novels of Scott Fitzgerald or Upton Sinclair and presents a picture of American Society and in particular American corporate life that will be very familiar to anyone who has either worked with or visited the United States. I kept returning time and time again to a mental picture of an American corporate mentor of mine ? comfortable in his late middle age with all the assumptions of middle class life and, no doubt, many of its frailities?and heard his voice speaking from within these pages. ?How to win friends? informs so much of American Literature ? John Updike and Richard Yates are two particular but not exclusive examples ? so the book also becomes a valuable work of reference to the modern American psyche and the cultural revolution that has and is taking place in that great country.
"I tried to be cynical...."
...but after reading this book I realise that most of my failings in business and personal life are easily-explained. Within a week I have already seen positive changes in my relationships with people. It can't be this easy can it?
"How can it still make sense?"
But it just does, I've gone through life noticing the odd thing here and there and presuming great insight but only to find that Dale Carnegie has got there already.
I bought this thinking it would be a cheesy reminder of the way we used to do business, but I couldn't have been more wrong. It all makes perfect sense and resinates today in all walks of life.
Well worth a listen.
"True Classic"
This is one of those books that you will hear people talking about and this is also one of those books that it took me 30 years to get round to reading. I wish that I had done so earlier. This book has greatly improved my outlook on life and I can handle situations in a far slicker and more helpful way than before. excellent book, I would recommend it to everyone.
"If you apply it, then the advice really does work"
I was attracted to the book as I wanted a better understanding of people for my job. I certainly didn't expect that it would change my whole approach to relationships, both Business and personal. Using the techniques suggested I have saved money, received more praise/thanks than I used to, improved both work and personal relationships, and have reduced my own frustration & stress. If people baffle you, or you don't get what you want from them - then read this book.
"The Foundation For A Successful Business"
Foundation [for] business success
The books gives the reader an insight into how to handle all business situations, its a must read.
How to make friends and influence people, may not be the best name for the book as it implies the reader wants something, as if in the book they will learn some trick out how to manipulate people for person gain.
Instead the book explains in great detail how to handle every situation imaginable in such a way that it makes the other person genuinely feel good about themselves. It explains how to help others reach their full potential. It explains how to turn around negative situations to positive ones for the benefit of all around. It explains how to leave a room better off for having you in it.
If one can master the principles outlined in the book you will surely know how to make friends and influence people, you will also know how to add value to the people in encounter, and leave a lasting impression.
"Absolutely amazing"
I am one of those people firmly against anything 'self-help' but even I cannot deny just how great this book was. Some of the advice is just common sense but it is put in such a simple and eloquent way that you can't help but love it.
Really great read. Will recommend to everyone
"Still Relevant"
This book is inspirational and still as amazingly relevant today as when it was written about 80 years ago!
People skills are understated and this book helps you realise how important they really are.
You must listen to this book!
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