If you can slow cook in the oven it would be better, because less moisture will escape. The direct flame underneath your pot on the stove will simmer the food and eventually all the moisture will escape. Adding more water to avoid burning will not enhance the flavour. If you have to cook on the stove then adding more water is unavoidable.
A four quart slow crock cooker from Betty G can be purchased for about $35. The Betty G slow crock cooker is considered a vintage item.
If one is looking to get a 2 quart slow cooker the best place to go is the popular online store Amazon. They offer great deals on their cooking products and have international shipping.
You can make multiple recipes, including beef stew, chili, and pot roast using an all clad slow cooker.
When boiling a rump roast, you boil it for one hour per pound of meat. You can also put a rump roast in a slow cooker.
An oven bag is made to do the same thing a roasting pan does by retaining the juices in the roast. A slow cooker does the same thing in a slightly different way. Both ways work equally well.
If the cooker was not off for longer than four hours yes.
A slow cooker will not roast (the temperature is not high enough). However, if you brown your joint of meet in a frying pan on all sides then place it in the slow cooker with some vegetables, herbs, pepper, salt, stock and a little wine to just about cover it, it will cook slowly for 4 - 8 hours and taste wonderful.
If you want to create a fast and easy meal that is ready when you get home from work, make a slow cooker pot roast. Combine the ingredients in a large bowl and place in the refrigerator the night before. The next morning just pour it in your slow cooker and turn dial to low. Cut up five pounds of roast beef and combine with two cans of cream of mushroom soup, one package of Lipton Soup Mix and one cup of water. Let simmer all day. At the end of the day, your roast beef with gravy will be waiting for you.
Model 3850 = 5 quart model 3855 = 5.5 quart model 3860 = 6 quart
Yes. I find the best way is in the slow cooker with a little liquid. You can use this recipe for Barbecue Pork Roast but substitute your beef roast. http://www.cherskitchen.com/recipes/pork/barbecue_pork.php
Wal-mart offers the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 6 Quart Slow Cooker for $29.88. Amazon.com offers the Hamilton Beach 6-quart programmable crockpot (Set & Forget) for only $49.00.