Crock pot lid askew
I've got pork ribs in the crockpot and after 4 hours I noticed the lid was slighly askew - not much, but not completely seated. I'm going to cook it a little longer, but is it safe?
Best Answer
Yes.
It is not a pressure cooker. It will still get hot. The risk with the crooked lid is that it will lose cooking fluid to the air. If it is like that overnight it might cook dry and that would be bad.
If it looks to you now like the fluid is low, add a little more beer. If you did not add beer in the first place, now is a good time to start.
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Why is my crockpot lid shaking?
Tip 3: Avoid Overfilling the Crock Halfway through cooking, your slow cooker starts rattling. Turns out the lid is clanking against the crock because the contents are bubbling over. Or, when you open the lid to dish up dinner, you discover your meal is a hard mass stuck to the bottom of the slow cooker. Eek!When cooking in a crock pot do you lock the lid?
The short answer is: Do NOT latch the slow cooker while it's cooking. The latches not only hold the lid in place, but they also press then lid down against extra gaskets that (when used for transport) seal the top to prevent spills.How do I know if my crockpot is bad?
To test the temperature, fill the appliance 2/3 full of cool water. Cover it, turn it on, and let it cook for 8 hours. At this point, the water temperature should be at least 185 degrees F. If it is cooler, the crockpot's temperature is too low and won't be safe.Should my crock pot lid fit tightly?
No, the lid is not airtight. All current model crock-Pot\xae slow cookers either have a lid gap or lid vet to allow steam to escape.Crock-Pot Lid Locking Mechanism
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