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Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

3 pot crock pots - recommendations ?

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Do you have a link for what you are talking about?

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I took a screen shot of one I am looking at. It's hard to post a link from my phone. Here it is...

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I don't have them, but this system looks better, to me.

http://www.crock-pot.com/specialty/new-hook-up-connectable-entertaining-system

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

They got pretty good reviews on Amazon.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I saw that one FWM - but it is literally 3 times the price. I wouldn't mind paying it if I knew it was worth it to do so.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I have three different sized crock pots, all that cook. I love all of them and use each one frequently. The combo would be wasted on me.
Good luck making a decision.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Mellow Momma wrote:
I saw that one FWM - but it is literally 3 times the price. I wouldn't mind paying it if I knew it was worth it to do so.

Well, they have a good reputation.

I just gave Conor and Jessi a couple of my Crock Pots. One of them is 35 years old, and still works like a charm.

The Crock Pot system, seems to have more options, for customizing it to your needs.

That is my only reason for pointing it out. I don't have those.

The other one, looks good. And it got good reviews. If you think it will be big enough, to hold what you need...go for it!

And, let us know how you like it. smile

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I do like that the Crock Pot one can be added to. You can connect as many as you want. That is a great option.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
I saw that one FWM - but it is literally 3 times the price. I wouldn't mind paying it if I knew it was worth it to do so.
Well, they have a good reputation.
I just gave Conor and Jessi a couple of my Crock Pots. One of them is 35 years old, and still works like a charm.
The Crock Pot system, seems to have more options, for customizing it to your needs.
That is my only reason for pointing it out. I don't have those.
The other one, looks good. And it got good reviews. If you think it will be big enough, to hold what you need...go for it!
And, let us know how you like it.

The one my mom gave me 30 years ago still works like a charm as well, chipped lid and all. smile

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Mellow Momma wrote:
I do like that the Crock Pot one can be added to. You can connect as many as you want. That is a great option.

The one that you posted, has 3, 1 1/2 qt. pots.

If that seems like enough to you, for $40, you can't go wrong.

If, you think you'd like more room. More ways to customize the system. Maybe the Crock Pot System, would be better.

Decisions, decisions! wink

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
I do like that the Crock Pot one can be added to. You can connect as many as you want. That is a great option.
The one that you posted, has 3, 1 1/2 qt. pots.
If that seems like enough to you, for $40, you can't go wrong.
If, you think you'd like more room. More ways to customize the system. Maybe the Crock Pot System, would be better.
Decisions, decisions!

This is why I need help! Lol.

I might just buy the one I posted and if it works out, maybe buy the nicer one and give the $40 one to DD.

I cant decide!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Mellow Momma wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
I do like that the Crock Pot one can be added to. You can connect as many as you want. That is a great option.
The one that you posted, has 3, 1 1/2 qt. pots.
If that seems like enough to you, for $40, you can't go wrong.
If, you think you'd like more room. More ways to customize the system. Maybe the Crock Pot System, would be better.
Decisions, decisions!
This is why I need help! Lol.
I might just buy the one I posted and if it works out, maybe buy the nicer one and give the $40 one to DD.

I cant decide!

Well, for $40, go for it!

Try it out, and like you said. If it's not to your liking, pass it down to your daughter.

Win, win! smile

jlbear71 · Guru

I have 8 crock-pots and I refuse to get one of those systems. Main reason, the crocks are too small. The largest one available is the CrockPot brand one. They have the ability to have a 3.5 qt crock. Go get a bowl that is 1.5-2 quarts. That is the average size of those systems. Would that be enough? Plus, when I have a need for using something like that, I am serving a larger group who require more food. Those small crocks would need to be refilled several times.

Here is an after picture from when I served Christmas dinner a few years ago. There was another crock-pot and 2 small roasters also on the counter when all the food was out. They were turned more sideways while the food was being served. That is, in order, a 7 Qt, 6 Qt, 5 Qt Digital, 4 Qt. There was also a 2 Qt crock-pot and two 5 Qt Roasters (not shown)

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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I think it depends what you plan to put in it. I think the 3 crock thing looks kind of cool and for dips or appetizers you might be better off with a smaller one versus a bunch of large crockpots. I actually bought one of those for my niece for her wedding shower.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

jlbear uses her crockpots like I do. Fill them babies up!

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

jlbear71 wrote:
I have 8 crock-pots and I refuse to get one of those systems. Main reason, the crocks are too small. The largest one available is the CrockPot brand one. They have the ability to have a 3.5 qt crock. Go get a bowl that is 1.5-2 quarts. That is the average size of those systems. Would that be enough? Plus, when I have a need for using something like that, I am serving a larger group who require more food. Those small crocks would need to be refilled several times.
Here is an after picture from when I served Christmas dinner a few years ago. There was another crock-pot and 2 small roasters also on the counter when all the food was out. They were turned more sideways while the food was being served. That is, in order, a 7 Qt, 6 Qt, 5 Qt Digital, 4 Qt. There was also a 2 Qt crock-pot and two 5 Qt Roasters (not shown)

This gives me some food for thought - no pun intended. I need to seriously think about how I plan on using it and buy accordingly. Excellent advice!! Thanks!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

They are pretty inexpensive so you really can't go wrong no matter what you decide.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Oooh are those maple cabinets? I love maple.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Jibear I have that same 5 qt digital and I love it!!!

NAOW · Vette's SS

Mellow Momma wrote:
Jibear I have that same 5 qt digital and I love it!!!

I just got the same one too! So far I really like it.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

All I know is at the Christmas party I went to the lady had these for warming and they worked really great.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I just like the look of the 3 in 1. I think it's pretty neat.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

If I entertained more I would get it.

jlbear71 · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Oooh are those maple cabinets? I love maple.

Not quite sure of the wood for them. They came out looking darker than they really are in the picture. They are lighter than a maple but a little darker than a pine. My Grandfather built them.

NAOW wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
Jibear I have that same 5 qt digital and I love it!!!
I just got the same one too! So far I really like it.

And I rarely use the digital part or the thermometer. The first one in the picture, the 7 qt., is my most used one.

Mellow Momma wrote:
jlbear71 wrote:
I have 8 crock-pots and I refuse to get one of those systems. Main reason, the crocks are too small. The largest one available is the CrockPot brand one. They have the ability to have a 3.5 qt crock. Go get a bowl that is 1.5-2 quarts. That is the average size of those systems. Would that be enough? Plus, when I have a need for using something like that, I am serving a larger group who require more food. Those small crocks would need to be refilled several times.
Here is an after picture from when I served Christmas dinner a few years ago. There was another crock-pot and 2 small roasters also on the counter when all the food was out. They were turned more sideways while the food was being served. That is, in order, a 7 Qt, 6 Qt, 5 Qt Digital, 4 Qt. There was also a 2 Qt crock-pot and two 5 Qt Roasters (not shown)
This gives me some food for thought - no pun intended. I need to seriously think about how I plan on using it and buy accordingly. Excellent advice!! Thanks!

Absolutely buy on how you would end up using it. DH & I saw them and laughed at the size. The 1.5 qt one looks like single servings compared to what we usually cook/entertain with. I just hate to see anyone buy something that is not what they want/need it to be.

jlbear71 · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I just like the look of the 3 in 1. I think it's pretty neat.

I love the idea and look of them. I just don't like the size of the crocks.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I think it would be great for dips and apps. Would also be perfect for hot dogs, chili, and cheese. Taco bar too.

huskerbb · Guru

It depends on what you are going to use it for.

RARELY, even when entertaining, do people "cook" three different things in crock pots, unless maybe you are having soup.

What I've seen the 3 pot ones for, is like keeping different dips warm, or putting little smokies in one and dips in the other two. Nacho cheese in one with a couple of dips, etc...

Only you know what you are likely to cook, but in my experience, it's rare that you will cook three things at the same time in the same way.

voiceofreason · Guru

I like the 3 pot. Meatballs in one, little smokies in one and velveeta/rotel in one and I'm ready for some football!

The first time I ever saw this wonderful thing was at a la quinta inn at the continental breakfast. They had scrambled eggs in one, sausages in one and gravy in one. Awesome.

huskerbb · Guru

voiceofreason wrote:
I like the 3 pot. Meatballs in one, little smokies in one and velveeta/rotel in one and I'm ready for some football!

The first time I ever saw this wonderful thing was at a la quinta inn at the continental breakfast. They had scrambled eggs in one, sausages in one and gravy in one. Awesome.

That's how I've seen them used, too. But at least in the former case, the smaller one would probably be fine.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

huskerbb wrote:
It depends on what you are going to use it for.

RARELY, even when entertaining, do people "cook" three different things in crock pots, unless maybe you are having soup.

What I've seen the 3 pot ones for, is like keeping different dips warm, or putting little smokies in one and dips in the other two. Nacho cheese in one with a couple of dips, etc...

Only you know what you are likely to cook, but in my experience, it's rare that you will cook three things at the same time in the same way.

You make a really great point here.

chef · Guru

MM: I have one of the 3 crock ones - similar to the pic you posted. I think it's the same brand too.

I like it. I've used it for holidays (10 people) and still had food left over. The 1.5 quart crocks are a lot bigger than they seem.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

If you entertain a lot, these are great as food warmers. Otherwise, not so great for cooking meals.

chef · Guru

If you want to use one of the 3 crock ones for a meal and have a large family (or just want leftovers), you can always divide the food among the crocks rather than all of the food in one big crock.