I am looking for a slow cooker that can cook for 2 people. Should I get the 2 quart one or the 3 quart one? Thoughts?
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I bought the 2 quart and it is great for us (two people), but we do not eat big meals so works great. If you want leftovers or seconds I would say the 3 quart. This is a really good crock pot and I really like it.
1758332
we have the 2 quart one that is just right as I only use it for 2 people. If you entertain a lot you might consider the 3 quart one.
1758333
We are retired and I use this for me and my hubby all the time. I just love it and it works for us we even will have two meals using this little crock pot most of the time. I don't think you can go wrong .
1758334
Purchase one, a 2 quart and found that it meets all our needs, often with leftovers. Would recommend 2 quart crockpot such as the one posted here. Works great for two people.
1758335
I personally feel that the 2 quart will more then handle reasonable servings for two people. That being said, I have found that I tend to over fill the pot with the 2 quart and wished I had a 3 quart so I would not have to worry about reaching the max.I should also add that having only to pay $9.99 - $11.99 for the 2 quart it was a simple no-risk purchase. I do plan on getting a bigger slow cooker with more control in the near future. The 2 quart has been a great little no-frills tool.
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I personally feel that the 2 quart will more then handle reasonable servings for two people. That being said, I have found that I tend to over fill the pot with the 2 quart and wished I had a 3 quart so I would not have to worry about reaching the max. I should also add that having only to pay $9.99 - $11.99 for the 2 quart it was a simple no-risk purchase. I do plan on getting a bigger slow cooker with more control in the near future. The 2 quart has been a great little no-frills tool.
1758337
The 2 quart is perfect for 2! It is only my husband and me. We always have left overs.
1758338
Why don't you cook something in a two quart or three quart saucepan and see what meets your need? How can you expect total strangers to gauge your eating or cooking requirements? That said - we used a 3 quart slow cooker for years and just adjusted the food amount for the situation, but the 2 quart works well for most situations.
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I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob Warden's book/recipe. I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob... » Read More I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob Warden's book/recipe. « Show Less
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Ron, as many of the people responding to your question have done, I purchased the 6 Qt. as well. I often downsize my recipes to a serving for 2 or 3 and a great cook book for these recipes is America's Test Kitchen, "Cooking for Two, 2012". There are slow cooker recipes that work great in the larger slow cooker and come out just fine. I purchased this specific Cuisinart because of its oblong shape - makes it easy to cook meat or chicken on skewers. And, with the larger size you are prepared for the eventual times you want to cook a roast or larger meal. Hope this was helpful.
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I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way these folks eat though it would be four with their appetites. LOL. I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way... » Read More I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way these folks eat though it would be four with their appetites. LOL. « Show Less
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3 burner is bigger. Depends on how much you plan to cook all at once. We can cook for six people on the 2 burner version.
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I would buy the exact same pressure cooker that I have which is the Kuhn Rikon 3342 5 1/4 Quart. Just used it yesterday to make a boneless leg of lamb and it came out great. This pressure cooker has been performing consistently for the 1+ year that I've had it.
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The more used it, the more I like it. As a slow cooker it only has one heat level...it doesn't have a high a low setting. It is very convenient to have the searing Function right there in the pot. It's also great to have the pressure cooker and the steamer in that same appliance.
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The 8 quart dutch oven will supply you with plenty enough food for a party of 8 and camping with 4. I have had alot of large meals come out of my 8 quart oven. I also have two 12 quart dutch ovens and just 1 of the ovens will feed a small army. I have fed 3 familys ( 10 people ) at the same time with the 8 quart oven. I started out makeing my best meals with my old 8 quart. Hope this helps !!!
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The cooker works best if it is filled at least half full. Smaller dishes that basically cover the bottom cook way too fast because the whole liner gets hot. I cook for two people all the time but when I use the slow cooker I make large batches of soups, green chile pork, spaghetti sauce, etc. I freeze the leftovers in freezer containers in portions for two servings. Then when you have a night you are rushed and don't have time to cook you can make use of that frozen "dinner."
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Bill, I will have to get back to you on this. The Double Dutch Oven is my birthday present from my wife and I can't open it until tommorrow 3/4. Based on pressure cookers and slow cookers of similar size that we cook in, I would say the DDO is plenty big enough for most anything. The 7 quart would be good for cooking for large groups or making more then you need and freezing or canning it. You are dealing with almost 2 gallons of food and a pretty large bread loaf in the 7 quart.Harry
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Is the fry pan worth the money? I read the 3 plus quart and it did not have a good review. For the money it seems you could go up to the first size above the frypan but it is not as wide I suppose. Looking for input.
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I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack of info on amazon when I bought this one, but I was after the stainless steel model. I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack... » Read More I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack of info on amazon when I bought this one, but I was after the stainless steel model. « Show Less
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I'm not with the company, but I am a fan of their products!I have a base and 2 of the 4qt stock pots. I think the base fits both their 4qt and the 2.3qt stock pots (I do not have the 2.3qt - but hope to rectify that soon!). I clicked on the link from your question and it looks like it is the link to the base+4qt. You can also go to their website to order 360cookware.com. I've always had good customer service from them and their product is the best I've ever used - the slow cooker is awesome, but make sure you use low temps - it is really amazing how 360 cookware can cook on lower temps. Just this week we used it to cook chicken with portobello and it was fantastic! I hope this helps! I'm not with the company, but I am a fan of their products!I have a base and 2 of the 4qt stock pots. I think the base fits both their 4qt and the 2.3qt stock pots (I do not have the 2.3qt - but hope to rectify that soon!). I clicked on the link from your question and it looks like it is the link to the base+4qt. You can also go to their website to order 360cookware.com. I've always had good customer service from them and their product is the best I've ever used - the slow cooker is awesome, but make sure you use low temps - it is really amazing how 360 cookware can... » Read More I'm not with the company, but I am a fan of their products!I have a base and 2 of the 4qt stock pots. I think the base fits both their 4qt and the 2.3qt stock pots (I do not have the 2.3qt - but hope to rectify that soon!). I clicked on the link from your question and it looks like it is the link to the base+4qt. You can also go to their website to order 360cookware.com. I've always had good customer service from them and their product is the best I've ever used - the slow cooker is awesome, but make sure you use low temps - it is really amazing how 360 cookware can cook on lower temps. Just this week we used it to cook chicken with portobello and it was fantastic! I hope this helps! « Show Less
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Sholeh, unfortunately we only have this 6.5 quart pressure cooker. I apologize for the inconvenience!
909912
Thanks for asking and yes it is a very large pressure cooker which make it so nice for cutting down time and is a slow cooker (there again time is sometimes essential). Also is a pressure cooker for small jobs such as canning small amounts of leftovers. Would probably do a small turkey. Very nice indeed! Is good for large amounts and easy to clean. If you get one I hope you enjoy using it for lots of things.
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We are a family of two and the 6 qt is just great and does the jobs with no problems. I think you have to ask how much food do you prepare in a single setting for 4 people. In a 6 qt we can do a 6 pound chicken and a 5 pound roast so anything larger than that I have no information.
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Hello. If you can afford the 3, get it...if the other might be too small, why take a chance? You'll be able to use it more! By the way, ALL-CLAD "rocks"! You'll never be sorry for selecting that maker!!! Professional cook-ware!