18 hours ago, rotuts said:the temperatures you might and should want in a slow cooker
are those less that the standard 195 F
' low' on the inexpensive SC'ers are not that low.
I want a low simmer and a high simmer, no boiling. Lentils seem work better for me on a low simmer while out and about so they don't overcook and turn to mush or simply disappear in the water and I don't want to "drink" my lentils! 😉
A little below boiling works better for my Pinto beans as they seem a lot more tolerant of being left on the Crock Pot a bit longer than optimal and it will reduce cooking time.
I have used Pressure Cookers in the past for a 'fast' bean cook but, cleaning the safety features and pan in general is a bit tedious and something I prefer to avoid with a little planning before I leave the house. And, a good crock pot has a bit of nostalgia for me with memories of my deceased mother using one a lot during Winter for dinners after grade school. 🥰
