r/cookingforbeginners • u/Onequestion0110 • 2d ago
Question Minimum amount in a large crock pot?
So I'm prepping a wedding present for a couple newlywed kids I know. I'm basically going to stock their freezer with prepared foods that'll be easy to cook up. I've done this before, but I'm running into a problem that has me second guessing. When I've done this before, they've had small crock pots or instapots, these guys only have a 6 quart pot.
Is there a lower limit to how much can be cooked at once without burning stuff? Like I'll usually just do 2 chicken breasts and a bit of veg and sauce, but those portions are gonna look lonely in the big pot and I'm worried it won't work right.
Should I do three, or four, or more instead?
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u/SampleMaleficent1289 2d ago
start with at least half full to avoid uneven cooking. I've done that with soups and it made a big difference.
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u/theeggplant42 2d ago
I am going to be very honest. This is a nice present for new parents, who are exhausted and don't have time to cook. Thsi is not a good present for newlyweds, who are busy being in love and looking forward to their new domesticity together. and who have plenty of time, and who are likely going on a vacation like, immediately and trying to clear the fridge/freezer before that happens, and who also might (probably are) taking home a plethora of uneaten banquet food.
Doubly so if you are a beginner cook, and not like, an accomplished gourmand for whose food everyone is always clamoring.
It's an albatross.
Think of it like this: oh, what's for dinner, my sweet? Well I don't know, we have to get through the 20 gallons of beef stew weird aunt Barbara showed up to our wedding with.
Stick to the registry. It is there for a reason.