Crock-Pot CSC051 Review

The Crock-Pot CSC051 Express is a high performance 12-in-1 multi-cooker which is capable of cooking meals up to 70% faster than traditional ovens and hobs. It can, for example, cook a whole chicken in 30 minutes, risotto in 8, chilli in 10 and ribs in 15. It's capable of pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, browning/sauteing, etc. The pre-set programs are Meat/Stew, Beans/Chilli, Rice/Risotto, Yoghurt, Poultry, Dessert, Soup and Manual.

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The Crock-Pot CSC051 Express has a 5.6 litre capacity which cooks up to 5 portions of food. This multi-cooker is suitable for individuals, couples and families. We particularly like the keep warm function which lets you serve hot food when you're ready, rather than as soon as the food is cooked. The cooker also has a delay timer, allowing you to prepare ingredients in advance. It also comes with a number of accessories - Steaming Rack, Stirring Spoon and a Recipe Book.

About Crock-Pot

Crock-Pot are a brand of slow cookers, pressure cookers and multi-cookers. With over 50 years of experience, they've built a strong reputation for themselves. They sell in the UK, USA and Europe.

Specification

We now look at the features in more detail:

• 12-in-1 Appliance - The Crock-Pot CSC051 Express has 4 ways of cooking - Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Steam and Brown/Saute. It has 8 pre-programmed settings which are Meat/Stew, Beans/Chilli, Rice/Risotto, Yoghurt, Poultry, Dessert, Soup and Manual. These options can be set on the intuitive digital controls.
• Capacity - The 5.6 litre capacity is suitable for families, couples and individuals (for batch cooking).
• Pressure Cooking - Pressure cooking results in more retained natural flavours and nutrients than traditional methods of cooking.
• Fast - To give you an idea of timing, a whole chicken can be cooked in 30 minutes, risotto in 8, chilli in 10 and ribs in 15.
• Delay Timer - You can set a delay to the start time, therefore allowing you to prepare ingredients well in advance.
• Keep Warm Function - When your food has finished cooking, the automatic keep warm function kicks in. It allows you to serve food when you're ready.
• Accessories - For convenience and more scope, the cooker comes with a steaming rack, a stirring spoon and a recipe book for ideas.
• Safety Features - The cooker is extremely safe. It has an airtight locking lid which seals under pressure, and a strong carry handle for easy transportation.
• Easy To Clean - The stainless steel exterior is easy to clean. The bowl has a non-stick coating so that it can easily be wiped.

Video

There's a video of the Crock-Pot CSC051 Express Multi-Cooker on amazon.co.uk.

Summary

In summary, the Crock-Pot CSC051 Express Multi-Cooker is up to the job. It can cook in 4 ways, has 7 pre-set cooking modes and a manual override setting. It has a large capacity for families and batch cooking. It's a fast appliance, with a start delay feature and a keep warm function. It also comes with accessories to make your cooking experience better. We rate the Crock-Pot CSC051 Express Multi-Cooker 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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