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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes turns
up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled potatoes
2) Recipes for dishes which _include_ boiled potatoes -- and it seems
at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then add them.

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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes turns


How would you bring anything in a slow cooker to a boil?


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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes turns
up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled potatoes
2) Recipes for dishes which _include_ boiled potatoes -- and it seems
at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then add them.
Dan Goodman



Why do you want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker? What is the source of
this idea?


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Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds red potatoes, diced with peel
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk, or as needed

DIRECTIONS
Place the potatoes, water, and butter into a slow cooker. Season with salt,
garlic powder, and pepper. Cover, and cook on Low for 7 hours, or High for 4
hours.
Mash potatoes with a masher or electric beater, adding the desired amount of
milk to achieve a creamy consistency. Keep warm on low until serving.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Co...es/Detail.aspx


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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes turns
up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled potatoes
2) Recipes for dishes which _include_ boiled potatoes -- and it seems
at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then add them.

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"Dan Goodman" wrote in message
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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes
turns up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled
potatoes 2) Recipes for dishes which include boiled potatoes -- and
it seems at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then
add them. Dan Goodman



Why do you want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker? What is the source
of this idea?


I really don't see why that matters.

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Christine wrote:

Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds red potatoes, diced with peel
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk, or as needed

DIRECTIONS
Place the potatoes, water, and butter into a slow cooker. Season with
salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cover, and cook on Low for 7 hours,
or High for 4 hours. Mash potatoes with a masher or electric beater,
adding the desired amount of milk to achieve a creamy consistency.
Keep warm on low until serving.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Co...otatoes/Detail
.aspx

Thanks!

"Dan Goodman" wrote in message
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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes
turns up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled
potatoes 2) Recipes for dishes which include boiled potatoes -- and
it seems at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then
add them.




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Find out what makes you different and better. Because it is there,
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

"Dan Goodman" wrote in message
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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes
turns up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled
potatoes 2) Recipes for dishes which include boiled potatoes -- and
it seems at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then
add them. Dan Goodman



Why do you want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker? What is the source
of this idea?


I really don't see why that matters.


He can't properly psychoanalyze you if you won't answer the questions.


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Dan Goodman wrote:
I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes turns
up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled potatoes
2) Recipes for dishes which _include_ boiled potatoes -- and it seems
at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then add them.


I've never heard of it but I don't see why it couldn't be done. Would take
a terribly long time, though, even with the slow cooker set to High.
Probably more efficient to just boil them in a pan on the stove. Definitely
faster!

Jill


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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker.


Then do so.
Is it required that you are informed to:
put the potatoes in the slow cooker,
add water then turn it on?

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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes turns


How would you bring anything in a slow cooker to a boil?


I don't think you can.




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Dan Goodman wrote:
I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes turns
up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled potatoes
2) Recipes for dishes which _include_ boiled potatoes -- and it seems
at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then add them.


I've never heard of it but I don't see why it couldn't be done. Would
take
a terribly long time, though, even with the slow cooker set to High.
Probably more efficient to just boil them in a pan on the stove.
Definitely
faster!


I've done potatoes in the slow cooker, but they weren't boiled. More like
steamed. Simply put them in, cut into chunks if not baby potatoes. Add a
small amount of broth or water, some butter or olive oil, salt, pepper and a
bit of parsley. They come out very nice.


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jmcquown wrote:

Dan Goodman wrote:
I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes
turns up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled
potatoes 2) Recipes for dishes which include boiled potatoes -- and
it seems at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then
add them.


I've never heard of it but I don't see why it couldn't be done.
Would take a terribly long time, though, even with the slow cooker
set to High. Probably more efficient to just boil them in a pan on
the stove. Definitely faster!


However, a slow cooker is safer to leave unwatched.

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Find out what makes you different and better. Because it is there,
if only you can find it." Vernor Vinge, _Rainbows End_
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Julie Bove wrote:


"jmcquown" wrote in message
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Dan Goodman wrote:
I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes
turns up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled
potatoes 2) Recipes for dishes which include boiled potatoes --
and it seems at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and
then add them.


I've never heard of it but I don't see why it couldn't be done.
Would take a terribly long time, though, even with the slow cooker
set to High. Probably more efficient to just boil them in a pan on
the stove. Definitely faster!


I've done potatoes in the slow cooker, but they weren't boiled. More
like steamed. Simply put them in, cut into chunks if not baby
potatoes. Add a small amount of broth or water, some butter or olive
oil, salt, pepper and a bit of parsley. They come out very nice.


Thanks!

--
Dan Goodman
"You, each of you, have some special wild cards. Play with them.
Find out what makes you different and better. Because it is there,
if only you can find it." Vernor Vinge, _Rainbows End_
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mirror: http://dsgood.insanejoural.com
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hahabogus wrote:

"Dan Goodman" wrote in
news:46e737a7$0$53629$804603d3 @auth.newsreader.iphouse.com:

I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker.


Then do so.
Is it required that you are informed to:
put the potatoes in the slow cooker,
add water then turn it on?


And how long does it need to be cooked?

--
Dan Goodman
"You, each of you, have some special wild cards. Play with them.
Find out what makes you different and better. Because it is there,
if only you can find it." Vernor Vinge, _Rainbows End_
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"Dan Goodman" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

"Dan Goodman" wrote in message
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I want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker. Googling for recipes
turns up: 1) Recipes for stuff which can be served with boiled
potatoes 2) Recipes for dishes which include boiled potatoes -- and
it seems at least half of them say to boil the potatoes and then
add them. Dan Goodman



Why do you want to boil potatoes in a slow cooker? What is the source
of this idea?


I really don't see why that matters.
Dan Goodman



It matters because a slow cooker is harder to clean than a simple pot with a
lid. Unless you do not have a stove on which you can heat a pot, there is no
sane reason to use a slow cooker to boil potatoes.


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