Broken Slow cooker [duplicate]

I put 5 pounds of cold chicken in my crock pot at about 2 am. I had put lemon pepper and salt in with it. I got up this morning about 9:30 or 10 and discovered that it seems my slow cooker broke right after I put it on last night. It smells fine and it is cold. I drained the water and washed it. Then put it in regular oven at 350. Is it safe to eat, if it smells and tastes ok?

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Best Answer

I'd throw it out. You have no idea what temperature it got to before the cooker broke, and how much time it sat in the danger zone.

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Can you replicate a slow cooker?

You can use an oven as a slow cooker alternative. The temperature of a slow cooker is about 80 C on low and 90 \xbaC on high. At such low temperatures an oven will function a lot less well. If you use the oven as an alternative slow cooker, you will have to adjust the preparation a bit for many slow cooker recipes.

What can I do with a broken slow cooker?

As long as the outer metal pot is intact, you can purchase a replacement crock for your slow cooker, often for under $20. That's the best long-term solution for your cracked crock.

How do you recreate a slow cooker?

Use a stockpot (a large pot with two handles and a lid) for direct heat, ideally made of stainless steel or aluminum. Brown the meat first then add liquid, seasonings and any other ingredients, with vegetables going in last. Bring the dish to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.

Can a slow cooker be repaired?

Slow cookers are fairly straightforward to repair if you can find the proper replacement parts.

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