Changing the Way We Do Dinner with Crock-Pot

Changing the Way We Do Dinner with Express Crock Multi-Cooker #HotHolidayGifts2017

We are officially changing the way we do dinner with the Crock-Pot Express Crock Multi-Cooker. Since I began cooking in my tween years, Crock-Pot has been a household name that I thought I knew all of the ends and outs of. My slow-cooker became my best friend in the kitchen when I became a parent and realised that I just no longer had hours to spend in the kitchen slaving over the stove. Little did I know that my beloved Crock-Pot could do so much more than make one-pot wonders. In fact, it brings new meaning to fan-freaking-tastic when it comes to perfectly cooked and tasty meats.

Changing the Way We Do Dinner with Express Crock Multi-Cooker #HotHolidayGifts2017

It all began this past year when I was gifted with an absurd amount of ribs. Yes, I said ribs! After cooking the traditional way, season – wrap in foil – grill or smoke for nearly 2 hours – unwrap – grill again for 10 minutes – the add bbq sauce and grill again, way too many times to count, I got fed up with losing 3+ hours of my life just on a meat to include in our meal. One morning seeing those dreaded ribs out for dinner, I had a lightbulb moment and pulled out my slow-cooker. I cut them into a few strips and placed them in a circle, covered, put on low to cook and crossed my fingers.

Changing the Way We Do Dinner with Express Crock Multi-Cooker #HotHolidayGifts2017

Six hours later, we had some of the most amazing ribs imaginable. All I had to do was pull them add a but of barbecue sauce and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Out came a meat with ideal texture, melt in your mouth tender yet somehow still firm enough that they did not fall apart when picked up. After this, I tried chicken, chops, various roasts and they all delivered the same, simple perfection. The only fail I had was steak – oh well!

Changing the Way We Do Dinner with Express Crock Multi-Cooker #HotHolidayGifts2017

Fast forward to this holiday season when I was graced with an upgrade, the Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi-Cooker. I wish you would see my face when I opened the box and see all the buttons. I was confused and worried until I discovered the slow-cooker dial. Thank goodness! Now I had a unit that not only gave me the slow-cooked feature that I loved but also some express options which I have learned come in handy when you get busy and forget to start your meal in the am or even pull something out of the freezer. I have in fact tossed frozen chicken in this express crock to cook and it took a bit longer but still came out just right.

Changing the Way We Do Dinner with Express Crock Multi-Cooker #HotHolidayGifts2017

The newest innovation from the brand you know and trust, the new Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi-Cooker cooks food up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods by combining the functions of a pressure cooker and slow cooker to make a variety of great tasting meals, fast! This is the perfect addition to anyone’s kitchen. College kids, families and even new couples will find this to be a useful tool that they will enjoy each and every week.

Changing the Way We Do Dinner with Express Crock Multi-Cooker #HotHolidayGifts2017

This new addition to the Crock-Pot® product portfolio provides the flexibility and versatility to prepare a variety of hot, home-cooked meals all week long, even with the busiest of schedules like mine by combining the eight one-touch digital meal settings make it easy to create meats and stews, beans and chili, rice and risotto, poultry, dessert, soups, yogurts, and multi-grains combined with the ability to sauté and brown, in a single multifunctional appliance. It is a true all in one.

Changing the Way We Do Dinner with Express Crock Multi-Cooker #HotHolidayGifts2017

Not to mention this appliance offers additional features including an airtight locking lid, delay start timer, keep warm setting and easy clean-up with a six-quart non-stick cooking pot is dishwasher safe. Little extras included in the box like a recipe book, steaming rack, and serving spoon make this is a must have – must use kitchen appliances!

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Mrs. Hatland is a 30-something married, mom of 7 and the face behind the popular online publication, Motherhood Defined. Known as the Iowa Mom blogger by her local peers and “The Fairy Blogmother” worldwide. She has professional experience in working closely with clients on brand ambassadorships, client outreach services, content creation and creative social media advertising exposure.