What's not to love about a crock pot or slow cooker? I have three and use them all the time. I was surprised they're making a "come back." Mine never did gather dust.
My Dad bought our first crock pot back in the 1970s when they were all the rage. Mom fretted. She thought they would use too much electricity since they cook all day. They don't use a lot of energy, so she decided she liked her crock pot after all.
After I grew up, I got a crock pot. It's been great to put a meal in before I go to work and come home to a house smelling wonderful and a hot meal.
Using a crock pot is really simple. It can be as easy as putting chicken in and adding your favorite barbecue sauce. Turn it on - BBQ chicken for dinner. The chicken turns out super tender, and the flavor is soaked through and through
An article in the Evansville Courier and Press noted that crock pots went out of style and are enjoying a comeback. Huh? That was news to me. I'm glad to hear they are being rediscovered though.
If you have a crock pot tucked back in the cabinet or are thinking of buying one, be sure to check out 300 Slow Cooker Favorites. This cookbook takes you way beyond barbecue chicken. It's packed full of great recipes including some healthy ones too.
