Crock pots and solid surface and quartz granite.
Can my crock pot go on granite countertop.
On high it got a bit warmer that s all.
The crock pot should have some feet to keep it directly off the heat of the counter.
That said if you have a large baking dish the ones usually used to roast a huge whole turkey what i do is place that dish mine is just a thin aluminum one like 5 from the grocery store on the counter line it with a few paper towels then put the crock pot on top of that.
Again wipe up any spills or drips as soon as possible.
To ensure your food is cooked safely the contents of the slow cooker all need to reach 140 f within two hours of operation.
I have used my crock pot for extended periods of time on my granite and it really didn t transfer much heat to the granite it was barely warm to the touch.
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Older slow cookers usually just heat from the bottom which can make them less reliable for cooking frozen foods.
Even stone countertops can and do crack from using crock pots directly on them.
Cooking utensils contained in a crock.
Don t sit or stand on your granite countertop.
Simply make sure to have trivets and potholders nearby when you re cooking.
It s handy to have these right within easy reach when you re working with food on or in the stove and you can diy a crock that fits the decor in your kitchen by using a vase a ball jar or even a planter.
If you own another slow cooker brand please refer to your owner s manual for specific crockery cooking medium tolerances.
All crock pot slow cooker removable crockery inserts without lid may be used safely in the microwave and the oven set up to 400 f.
Brief encounters with a hot pot will not hurt your countertops.
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The sealants however can weaken from excessive heat.
The bottom of the crock pot should have little feet that you could place the casters or felt pads on the little feet.
On the stone advice forum they heated a slab to like a gazillion degrees with a blow torch i think and cooked a steak on it i guess they hadn t.
The manufacturers of the slow cookers expect you to place them on the counter and the heat should not effect the counters.
The newer slow cookers on the market do this fairly reliably because the sides and the bottom both have heating elements.
Breaking out the crock pot for a long day of simmering can lead to a world of hurt for your corian or other solid surface countertop.