My daughter-in-law was making chili when we heard a terrible noise from the kitchen; we thought something had exploded. Thank God she wasn’t hurt, but she was so scared her legs were shaking. Any ideas what could have caused this? The bottom just fell out…
One shortcut can turn a comforting dinner into a kitchen hazard. If you’ve ever considered putting your slow cooker’s removable crock on a burner to brown meat, stop before you turn on the heat. That sturdy-looking pot may hide a dangerous limitation, and ignoring it could leave you facing shattered cookware, spilled food, and a potentially painful kitchen
Slow cookers make dinner easier, but traditional ceramic or stoneware inserts are built for gentle, controlled heating—not concentrated stovetop heat. A burner can cause thermal shock, cracking the crock and releasing hot contents that could cause burns. Never place the entire electrical appliance on a burner.
