If you’re considering buying a new slow cooker for your kitchen, a 3 quart slow cooker might be just the right size. If you are single, live with a girlfriend or boyfriend, or have a small family, these small slow cookers should be more than sufficient for your cooking needs. A basic rule of thumb is that these cookers will be adequate for 1 to 3 people.
Keep in mind that these crock pot might say 3 quarts, they will actually hold close to 3-1/2 quarts of liquid or food. So you can get a better feel for their size, a 3 quart cooker will typically be capable of holding a cooking a 4 pound chicken.
Although these pots are smaller and mostly intended for less than 3 people, larger families will also find them useful. For example, they can use a larger slow cooker for the main dish, and a 3 quart slow cooker for one of their side dishes. These smaller pots are the perfect size for a side dish to feed a larger family.
Another reason to consider purchasing a 3 quart slow cooker is their portability. Since the average cooker weighs less than 10 pounds, it is quite easy to transport it to pot luck dinners, buffets, and family gatherings. You can also find some models that include a carrying case for even easier transport.
Truly the best thing about a slow cooker is its versatility. You can literally prepare any type of food or dish that you can think of. Cooking meat is especially great as you can use a slow cooker to slowly simmer a lower quality of meat and transform it into a tender, more expensive tasting cut of meat.
What types of recipes can you make using a 3 quart slow cooker? Well the simple answer to that question is practically anything. Every major recipe site including FoodNetwork.com, AllRecipes.com, and RecipeZaar.com all offer recipes specifically designed for a programmable slow cooker. Some of the more popular crock pot dishes include chili, stew, pulled pork, barbecue chicken, baked beans, oatmeal, and thousands more.
You can find 3 quart slow cookers from some of the most popular and reputable kitchen appliance brands including Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach, Rival, and Crockpot.
Here are some of the most popular 3 quart slow cooker models you will find on the market today:
Cuisinart PSC-350 Programmable Slow Cooker
Crockpot 3735-WN Slow Cooker
Hamilton Beach 33134 3-in-1 Slow Cooker
You will find many other great models of slow cookers, so be sure to to read consumer reviews and do a little research before you decide on one particular cooker.
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