All-Clad 99009 Stainless-Steel 6-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker
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Manufacturer: All-CladBrand: All-Clad
Release Date: 2008-03-20
Model: 99009
Product features:
- Oval-shaped 6-1/2-quart slow cooker with integrated control panel
- 26-hour programmable timer; 3 temperature settings; glass lid
- Black ceramic inner pot; riveted stainless-steel handles for safe transport
- Stainless-steel housing; dishwasher-safe parts; recipe booklet included
- Measures 19-7/8 by 14 by 11-3/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of All-Clad 99009 Stainless-Steel 6-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker
Customer Review: So far so excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Have you ever noticed how, in car reviews, the user ratings are generally higher than the professional reviews? It makes sense. The owners picked a make and model to fit their special needs, and never had a chance to spend a week, or a month, testing and comparing the competition. We make choices based on ratings, but ratings aren't fully reliable. That's warning one.
Warning two is that when it comes to slow cookers, there are two kinds of people -- cooks, and soupers. The soupers want convenience, and there's no question they get it. Wake up in the morning, throw a chunk of meat in the machine, pour in a can or two of condensed soup, or onion soup powder, and you come back at night to a pot roast that's perfectly edible. Cooks persist in doing the full prep work, which means that first thing in the morning, you're chopping vegetables, searing the roast, and wondering if you wouldn't be better off with one of Rachael Ray's 30-minute meal cookbooks. Even so, the slow cooking method, really just braising, can do a wonderful job with a pot roast, lamb shanks, osso bucco if you can afford it, soups and stews. So far, my experience with the All-Clad has me very enthusiastic, although I can't yet rate it for durability, and haven't been in a position to compare it with other slow cookers. I can say that the review in [...] doesn't fit my experience. There, the reviewer complained of a loosely fitting lid that allowed too much water loss and resulted in dried out meat. I haven't encountered that, and looking at the way the machine is designed, don't see how that could happen.
The All-Clad is a nice looking machine, sort of a contemporary design. That's important, because it's heavy, and you'll probably want to leave it out. If you don't have counter space, you may want to get a small table or cart. If you put it in a cabinet after each use, you may find yourself finding excuses to leave it there.
It's easy to use. The controls take only minutes to learn. Cleaning is also easy, although the insert is heavy, and on the large side. The machine does have the invaluable "keep warm" feature where, after the cooking cycle is complete, it reverts to a lower, sort of hot-plate temperature, so that the food is at serving temperature for 6 hours, but doesn't overcook. The display shows the remaining cooking time during the cooking phase, and then the length of time the cooker has been on the keep warm cycle.
The main feature of a slow cooker is that it makes braising relatively painless, and, used often enough, can be economically rationalized since it allows for the use of inexpensive cuts of meat since the connective tissue breaks down. The All-Clad has performed flawlessly in repeated use with several low priced cuts. The other benefit I've found is that, compared to stove-top braising, there's no need to pre-cook the vegetables.
Bottom line -- the All-Clad is easy to learn, easy to use, easy to clean, and has made it possible to introduce a new cooking method so that I have a lot more variety in my meals. Assuming it lasts, the use of inexpensive cuts such a chuck roasts and top round roasts may compensate for the initially high price. Oh yes -- a friend gave me a small table to keep it on. Without that, I'm not use I would be nearly as enthusiastic.
Description of All-Clad 99009 Stainless-Steel 6-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker
The All Clad slow cooker with black ceramic insert is truly a masterpiece that melds perfectly with your All Clad cookware collection. This work of art is a true performer in the kitchen; and the best part is that all you have to do is add the ingredients. The slow cooker has a 6-1/2 quart capacity, 26 hours of total cooking time and three temperature settings; high, low and keep warm. The product features a full stainless steel housing with an integrated control panel, riveted, cast stainless handles and a glass lid.Small Appliances
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