Peter wrote:
> "kilikini" > wrote in message
> . com...
>> Allan Matthews wrote:
>>> The other day, Alton Brown did Fondue. It brought back memories and
>>> now I want to try it again after many years, but the fondue pot has
>>> long gone, probably to a garage sale or Salvation army. Alton
>>> mentioned that a crock pot works. Anybody here ever try this?
>>> TIA
>>
>> I haven't tried a crock pot, but I think it would work. Set it on
>> high to get it started and then put it on low to keep your contents
>> melted. Unless you're planning on doing a meat fondue; that oil needs to
>> be
>> HOT. kili
>
>
> I have been using broth for meat fondue, not oil. Extra strong,
> spiced broth. I only do it once a year (Christmas holidays), but
> it's been a hit here since the 70's and my parents did so before that.
>
> The broth only needs to be at a light/medium simmer. A crock pot
> should do that after some waiting, might be a bit big or cumbersome
> depending on the crock pot.

Oh, interesting, thanks for the input!

kili