crock pot
Low-heat kitchen appliance
A crock pot is an electric slow cooker—a countertop appliance with a ceramic pot inside a heating element that cooks food at low temperatures over several hours.
The name comes from the Crock-Pot brand but is used generically: I put a roast in the crock pot this morning.
Ideal for stews, soups, and braised meats that benefit from long, gentle cooking.
Sear, then slow-simmer
- simmerCook just under boiling
- tenderizeMake less tough
- set-and-forgetRequires no further adjustment
- hands-offNot directly involved
all-day · overnight · low-and-slow · infuse · collagen · fork-tender · time-release · soften
Clear simmered meat liquid
- stockGoods kept for sale
- bouillonClear seasoned broth
- simmerCook just under boiling
- chunksThick, solid pieces
vegetables · carrots · potatoes · celery · onions · bay leaves · thyme · rosemary
Flat kitchen work surface
- electricPowered by current
- lidRemovable container cover
- programmableAble to accept instructions
- digitalOf discrete data
manual · oval · round · handles · cord · base · multicooker · liner
Capsicum pod or stew
- meatloafBaked ground beef dish
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
- mac and cheesePasta in melted cheddar
- pulled porkSlow-cooked shredded shoulder meat
beef stew · chicken soup · dumplings · baked beans · shepherd's pie · goulash · casserole · gravy
Preparing food in advance
- time-saverEfficiency-boosting method
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- multitaskHandle concurrent activities
- simplifyMake less complex
ahead-of-time · effortless · foolproof · beginner-friendly · budget-friendly · leftovers · potluck · entertaining
braise
Sear, then slow-simmer
- simmerCook just under boiling
- tenderizeMake less tough
- set-and-forgetRequires no further adjustment
hands-off · all-day · overnight · low-and-slow · infuse · collagen · fork-tender · time-release · soften · unattended
broth
Clear simmered meat liquid
chunks · vegetables · carrots · potatoes · celery · onions · bay leaves · thyme · rosemary · barley
countertop
Flat kitchen work surface
- electricPowered by current
- lidRemovable container cover
- programmableAble to accept instructions
digital · manual · oval · round · handles · cord · base · multicooker · liner · dishwasher-safe
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
- meatloafBaked ground beef dish
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
- mac and cheesePasta in melted cheddar
beef stew · pulled pork · chicken soup · dumplings · baked beans · shepherd's pie · goulash · casserole · gravy · cornbread
meal-prep
Preparing food in advance
- time-saverEfficiency-boosting method
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- multitaskHandle concurrent activities
simplify · ahead-of-time · effortless · foolproof · beginner-friendly · budget-friendly · leftovers · potluck · entertaining
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Sealed pot using steam
microwave · pressure canner · wok · broiler · induction cooktop
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Vat for cooking in oil
air fryer · grill · broiler · open flame · barbecue