Hamilton Beach 33956 Set 'n Forget 5-Quart Slow Cooker, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Hamilton BeachBrand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 33956
Product features:
- 5-quart oval-shaped slow cooker for soups, pot roasts, curries, and more
- Flat-panel digital controls; precise temperature probe for large cuts of meat
- Manual or pre-programmed by time or temperature cooking options
- Automatic keep warm; locking glass lid reduces spills when transporting
- Measures approximately 16 by 9 by 16 inches; 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Hamilton Beach 33956 Set 'n Forget 5-Quart Slow Cooker, White
Customer Review: Just average... needs modifications and probe is useless
Summary: 3 Stars
I read many reviews before purchasing this crock pot. I am happy with the purchase, and don't plan to return it, but I believe others can benefit from my experience.
What I do like is that the programming is very easy to accomplish and works well, and the entire unit, stoneware, etc. is easy to clean. I also like the 5qt size, most crock pot recipes call for a 4 or 6 qt. crock so this is a good in-between size. I have used the pot at 1/2 to 2/3 full and have not had problems with overcooking items. So, overall, the programming feature works well and the size and conveinience of the crock are great.
However, the probe feature is a total bust. The 3lb pork shoulder I put in was "done" in 1.5 hours according to the probe, which is just ridiculous, becasuse even an oven would not cook it that fast, much less a slow cooker. It was very raw when I checked on it, and had to go back for anoher 3 hours on high to get the nice, soft, fork-separating meat I desired. Overall, 4.5 hours in a slow cooker is FINE by me, I was just bugged that had I not been home to check, the probe would have seriously undercooked my meat. So I can't trust this feature.
Another problem with the probe is that if you read a few good crock pot cookbooks, they do not recommend steam escaping from the crock, and the probe hole is just perfect for steam esacpe. So I have been using a layer of foil over the pot, under the lid, and this works great,but kind of frustrating to have to use foil every time. So in short, the probe feature is kind of useless and I have to adjust the way I use the pot because of this "feature"...if you are deciding between two pots, then go for one without a probe.
Also it is important to note that the lid snaps on quite tight, great for commuting with your crock, but it is a little hard to get the snap on correctly and may be hard for people with older hands or arthritis, etc. Also, you have to snap the crock in to the base, so the WHOLE thing is going to go with you, not just the inner stoneware and lid. Great if you plan on cooking the dish more at your destination, but kind of uneccesary if you just want to keep it warm til you get there. I don't know if that matters to some people, just thought it was good to note.
Description of Hamilton Beach 33956 Set 'n Forget 5-Quart Slow Cooker, White
5 quart Oval slow cooker with flat panel digital controls & temperature probe for large cuts of meat- Never over cook or under cook meat with this precise temperature probe . Slow cooks three ways - manually or pre-programmed by time or temperature with the included meat probe. Includes clip tight glass lid feature to reduce spills when travelling . Automatically shifts to warm to prevent overcookingSlow Cookers
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