OhMy > wrote in news:ab96r0t8t695h3rva15nhn0o5ptm6et7jd@
4ax.com:

> On 5 Dec 2004 04:44:46 -0800, (Michael P Gabriel)
> wrote:
>
>>The Charter Issue of, "Cook's Country", magazine reviews Slow Cookers.
>>
>>Those reviewed are the 4.0 to 7 quart cookers, some round, some oval
>>
>>RECOMENDED:Fraberware Millenium , West Bend Versatility ,Proctor
>>Silex #33627
>>
>>RECOMMENDED.WITH RESERVATIONS: Rival Recipe Smart Pot , Recipe Smart
>>Pot.
>>
>>NOT Recommended: Toastmaster # 1320, Hamilton Beach Meat Maker ,
>>West Bend Crockery Cooker.
>>
>>Also recommended is the accessory that Cooker plugs into and in turn,
>>plugs into the AC outlet: When the specific Cooker setting has been
>>reached it will turn to Very Lowlow; No need to fear and rush home to
>>find your food overcooked. About $10.00
>>
>>Oval shaped Slow Cookers allow larger, bulky cuts of meat.
>>
>>I just bought the Farberware Millenium at Amazon.com for 33.00, free
>>shipping. This, after hours of online window shopping for the best
>>price. Street Price is about $39., some sell for $49 and 59 , one
>>wants almost 16.00 for shipping.
>>
>>Pot Roast seems to be the big reason for oval shaped slow cookers.
>
>
> Pot roast made in a pressure cooker (with gravy) can't be beat.

My pressure cooker sat unused in a cupboard for years, but I've been using
it quite a lot in the past 6-8 months. I think it does an incredible job
on pot roast, soups, and stews. Can't quite remember why I quit using it
before.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

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