The crock-pot is a modern kitchen appliance. In it you can bake, fry, steam, stew. The principle of operation of the multicooker is based on convenient functionality. The built-in microprocessor controls the temperature and cooking time. The inner bowl is coated with a non-stick coating, the lid is equipped with a valve to adjust the excess steam pressure.
For cooking, you need to put in the bowl all the necessary products and choose a mode. A beep will inform you that the dish is ready.
What dishes are cooked in a slow cooker
The principle of the multicooker is simple, and the dishes are delicious. Let's see what this wonderful appliance can cook.
- Soup - both liquid and mashed soup.
- Porridge - buckwheat, oat, millet, pearl barley, corn, pea, multi-grain.
- Baking - pies, muffins, pizza and more.
- Meat, fish - all kinds.
- Vegetables - potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, zucchini, eggplant.
- Pilaf - rice with meat, vegetables or fish.
- Dough products - pasta, noodles.
These are just some of the dishes. In fact, you can cook almost everything in a slow cooker, even bread, and it will be tastier than a store. The slow cooker allows you to bake white bread, rolls with a crispy crust, as well as make dietary bread without gluten or with a low gluten content. Dough products are not prepared in all models, so if you want to bake bread, check out the technical specifications of the selected device.
There is a dispenser in the bread maker, which can load additives (nuts, raisins) into the dough. The entire cooking cycle (kneading dough, rise, baking) occurs autonomously. A delayed start allows you to cook pastries at the right time.
Technical specifications
The principle of operation of the multicooker depends on several parameters:
- Power. High working power provides fast cooking. Many devices have a power of about 800 watts.
- The volume of the bowl. The volume of food directly depends on the volume of the bowl. A small family has enough capacity of 3 liters. Large volumes (4-6 liters) can feed 10 people. They are convenient to use for the holidays or for cooking for 2 days.
Additional options
The principle of operation of the multicooker is affected by some additional options, for example:
- Delay start timer. With it, the start can be delayed until 13 hours. If you prepare food in the evening, put them in a bowl and press the delay timer, then a delicious breakfast will be ready for your awakening.
- Automatic heating. After cooking, the appliance switches to the food heating mode and can warm the dish for up to 24 hours.
Mistresses say their favorite kitchen appliance is a slow cooker. The principle of work allows them to cook quickly, and free time can be spent on family or hobbies. The recipes that always come with this appliance are also invaluable. They indicate the necessary products and a description of the preparation of dishes.
Cooking with a slow cooker is a pleasure. You can safely come up with new dishes and show culinary imagination. Your loved ones will appreciate the unusually tasty and varied food prepared using a slow cooker.