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Crock-Pot SCRBC500-BS Duo Slow-Cooker Server, Stainless Steel
 
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Crock-Pot SCRBC500-BS Duo Slow-Cooker Server, Stainless Steel

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Product Features

  • Double slow-cooker server for entertaining large groups in style
  • 2 stoneware removable cooking pots, each with 2-1/2-quart capacity
  • Separate control knobs; low, high, and warm temperature settings
  • Includes matching glass lids with stay-cool knobs
  • Measures approximately 9 by 25 by 13 inches

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 13 x 25 inches ; 13.2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
  • ASIN: B002IEOFHK
  • Item model number: SCRBC500-BS
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,456 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
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Ideal for holiday entertaining, buffet-style dinner parties, or other social occasions, this double slow-cooker server features two 2-1/2-quart pots for cooking up anything from vegetarian chili, lentil soup, and beef stew to tuna-noodle casserole, chicken curry, and more. Two separate control knobs make it easy to independently adjust the heat from low to high or warm temperature settings for each pot. The unit's round-shaped, stoneware cooking pots can be used to cook and serve a main dish in one and a side dish in the other, can be removed from their heating base for use as serving dishes at the dining-room table, or can be used to store leftovers, once cooled down, in the refrigerator for later, all of which means less dirty pots and pans filling the sink at the end of the day. Two serving spoons and matching glass lids with stay-cool knobs come included. Other highlights include individual spoon notches, integrated side handles on the removable pots, stay-cool integrated side handles on the heating base, a stainless-steel/black hybrid finish, and four feet that lift the serving unit up, keeping tables or countertop surfaces safe from the heat. The slow-cooker server measures approximately 9 by 25 by 13 inches.

Product Description

2, 2-1/2-quart each. Each individual cooker includes round, removable stoneware. Two individual temperature controls with low, high, and warm settings. Glass lids. Sleek, integrated handles. Stainless steel/black hybrid finish. Great for entertaining at dinner parties, family gathering, sporting and company events. Offers a complete meal solution with the ability to cook a main dish and side item all in one. Eliminates the need for multiple pots and pans when preparing appetizers, main dishes and desserts. Bonus: includes 2 serving spoons and individual spoon notches! Great a+ candidate - combine with trio.


 

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Oh-so-handy for smaller families, but has Rival's usual quirks -- beware!, April 6, 2010
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Cutedeedle "CDJ" (Whidbey Island, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Crock-Pot SCRBC500-BS Duo Slow-Cooker Server, Stainless Steel (Kitchen)
I also have the big sister -- the Rival Smart-Pot Slow Cooker:
Rival SCVP609-SS 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooking Crock Pot Cooker, Stainless Steel
Rival has a habit of making slow cookers that aren't all that slow -- check the Amazon reviews and they are consistent in letting you know these appliances (Rival's, that is) cook at too high of a temperature no matter what the setting. That means your food is done, and sometimes overdone, long before it should be. Grrrrr.

Rival has separated its appliance web sites -- Crock Pots are on their own separate site. Lo and behold, check on cooking tips for their crock pots and you get the following information under "Hints & Tips":

What's the difference between "Low" and "High" cooking?
Both High and Low stabilize at the same temperature, it is just a matter of how long it takes to reach the simmer point. Once food reaches the simmer point, total cook time is dependent on cut and weight of meat to reach the point of maximum flavor and texture potential. (Most dishes can be prepared on either High or Low.)

What are the typical cook times for Crock-Pot® slow cookers?
Typical cook time for Crock-Pot® slow cookers to reach simmer point (209°F):
Low: 7-8 to reach the simmer point
High: 3-4 hours to reach the simmer point

I can attest to the fact that Rival's slow cookers definitely cook way above 209 degrees! If you see boiling food or liquid, the temp is 212 degrees. Think about it -- that means you're really not slow cooking, you're boiling or stewing and you might disappointed with the end results. With that said, I like this smaller duo version because its capacity in each crock is 2.5 quarts, perfect for the smaller family and very handy to cook a main dish plus a side dish or dessert. Note this is not "programmable" in any sense other than High, Low and Warm settings for each pot. You'll have to watch the clock yourself, but considering the fact that everything cooks faster than you expect, I guess that's pretty much a given.

There are some dishes that work well in the Rival brand of slow cookers and some that turn out to be disasters. You'll probably be able to find out for yourself but in general, stews, soups, sauces, any kind of recipe that calls for long stove top or oven cooking will do well in the Rival -- but it will be ready a few hours sooner than you might think. Vegetables definitely need a much shorter cooking time so I add them about two hours before the end of my estimated meal completion. I've even cooked an apple crisp in the Duo and it turned out well.

To sum up, this Duo is handy for smaller recipes or for two dishes, but the Rivals cook too quickly, so keep that in mind. I gave it 3 stars because I now understand to cook all recipes for a shorter time and the device is very convenient for two smaller recipes at once.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, September 14, 2010
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This review is from: Crock-Pot SCRBC500-BS Duo Slow-Cooker Server, Stainless Steel (Kitchen)
While not the most spacious crock pot in the world, this device has worked wonders in my vegetarian/carnivore home. One side with veggie roast, the other side with classic pot roast. It has made dinners incredibly easy, cleanup is a breeze, and it cooks food rather well. It does operate a wee bit hotter than other crock pots I've seen, but hasn't made a noticeable difference in cooking. Well worth the price.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars duo crock pot, December 8, 2010
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This was an excellent buy but the only problem I have experienced using it would be that the temperature settings are high. The low setting cooks very high and fast. So I cook everything on low.
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