"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
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> Julie Bove wrote:
>> Now what shall I make with it? What are your favorite things to do with
>> a crockpot? I like to make soup. I just ordered some new soup mugs that
>> are unbreakable. We have three different kinds because we keep breaking
>> them.
>
> I used my slow-cooker (Crock Pot® is a registered trademark) for pot
> roast, brisket, corned beef, ribs and sauerkraut and anything that needs a
> long, slow braising. They are good for beans, but you have to boil them
> first then slow cook them with the seasonings like you would if making
> them in the oven.
>
> If yours is a Rival ™ brand be very careful. The newer Rivals are
> notorious for running very hot. I threw mine out with the beans it burnt
> on "warm" I now have a Hamilton Beech which I dearly love.
>
> I much prefer my pressure cooker for soups.

I think it's a Rival. I have never cooked beans in the crockpot and in fact
I rarely cook beans any more. I just buy canned.