Forgot to Turn on Crock Pot [duplicate]

I put a frozen beef roast (about 2 lbs) in the crockpot with some sherry and onions, but forgot to turn the crock pot on. The lid was on, and when I got home about 6 hours later the roast was still mostly frozen (I could only get a fork into about ¼ to ½ an inch) and the outside of it still felt very cold. I immediately put the whole crock pot in the fridge and I'm wondering if I can cook the roast today, or if I need to toss it.

Thanks!

Best Answer

If it was still mostly frozen I think it's just fine and no different than leaving out on the counter to thaw in the morning before going to work.

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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.

Do all crock-pots shut off automatically?

Essentially, yes! Many newer models have programmable settings to switch the heat to 'keep warm' after a set amount of time, as well as automatic off switches after 24 hours.

Has a crock-pot ever started a fire?

Damaged cords can spark electrical fires. Also, if your on/off button doesn't work, Consumer Reports recommends you throw the appliance away. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, slow cookers caused 103 fires from 2012 to 2015.

Can a crock-pot catch a house on fire?

Using a crock-pot with a broken plug or wire is a fire hazard. According to the National Fire Protection Association, crock-pots are involved in an average of 150 home structure fires per year. Make sure to always unplug your crock-pot when it's not in use.

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