can I use a crock that has been sealed with this epoxy to put food in?
1808782
I don't know, but probably not. I see on the technical spec sheet it has a poor resistance to a 10% solution of acetic acid. Vinegar is about an 8% solution of acetic acid. I've seen nothing on the packaging that says it safe for contact with food. I'd contact the Devcon folks on the Devcon.com website for this information.
1808783
No. You are exposing the epoxy to liquid. Epoxy is not food-safe and could leach chemicals into your food. You would be saving maybe $15 at the cost of your future health. Illness and potential health issues are just not worth it. Just go buy another crock, you can probably find a used one at a thrift store, garage sale, Craigslist, a newspaper ad, eBay, or an auction for very cheap.
1808784
I suppose it all depends on whether the exterior of the crock pot gets hot to the touch or not. I'm assuming that the interior pot wasn't cracked and glued back together. If the interior pot (food containing pot) was cracked , I would advise not to use it,based on the reaction to heat, plus the possible toxins which could leech from the bonding agents in the adhesive into your food. If the exterior part of the crock pot doesn't produce any toxic fumes when heated and the epoxy continues to hold it together, I can see not reason why you can't use it. However , I would suggest that you do some research on the epoxy and read the materials data sheet and see for yourself how the epoxy reacts to heat sources above certain temperatures. ~JT~
1300422
I believe neither of those options would be wise or healthy for the crock. Better to warm the slow cooker in advance of what you wish to cook, with an amount of water in it.
187503
I would think that you could, but I don't see the point of it. This device is designed for the baking/broiling of meat. It makes it clean-up somewhat easier than a broiler pan. Since the crockpot is already somewhat easier to clean, I don't think that you'd be doing yourself any favors by using the laurel for this purpose.
1328717
I think you are thinking about a pressure cooker. No Crock Pot is vacuum sealed. Weather or not there is a gasket and/or lid locks, air can (and should) move in and out.
1696707
It totally works for that as well! I put sandwiches, rice, yogurt and it seals the food in its compartment. There is no leaking whatsoever. However, I only put food in that doesn't need warming or heating up as I prep lunches the night before and put in fridge.
61466
Hmm. I don't know about that. You could try it. We use it on the grill when we roast our turkeys on the grill. Never tried it in a crock pot.
1757903
I always seal my lid on, but of you're looking for a thicker consistency you can crock without it sealed. This works best for chili an boils off a lot of excess water. Hope this helps !
1421987
I wouldn't because the plastic in the bagged salad is very thin and the seal a meal is made for the heavier plastic bags sold with it. You would probably end up with a gooey mess of melted plastic and ruin the machine if you tried it. There are bag clips you could use on your salads, that's what I use. Or, there are battery operated bag closers, that melt the bags closed at a safer temperature but I'm not sure where to get them. I have one I bought years ago through a mail order catalog. They are rather small and hand held. Good luck.
1413847
I am not quite sure what you mean.....if you mean "is food still fresh after being sealed?"....the answer is YES. I am extremely happy with this product. Some food items seal tighter; less liquid, more tight. Examples: Boneless chicken breasts (this is what I mostly eat), may seem a little loose inside packaging after I have sealed it, yet it comes out as fresh as when it went in! When I seal my lettuce, after drying it thoroughly, it seals nice and snug and comes out great!
29590
You could put a piece of tape across the hole on the outside. For something more permanent, you could probably use sugru, but right now sugru is not considered food safe.
1966627
So long as you sear your meat prior to placing it in the roaster it should work. Personally I use my crock pot for post roasts because the roaster is so large. Just remember you can't use cooking bags in the roaster either.
291521
I just pour it in, otherwise it wouldn't fit all the food. It's supposed to be food grade plastic, so I think its safe enough.
26172
You can take the crock out of the outer metal container that has the electric controls and put the crock in the microwave. I have never put the lid in the microwave. It may have a metal ring around it thus making it unsafe to do so.
2244876
Yes, but be careful about using ceramic crock pots. Some leech small amounts of lead into your food. Stainless crock pots are safer.
1935747
You seal this one with the button on top of the container. You need a different type of container to use with a food saver.
268784
you can use a crock pot and mix the solution per directions. BUT, once you use this crock pot, you can not use it again for Food. Please remember this. hope this helps you
1053886
Hmm, I can't say for certain but I don't see why not. I would transfer it to a glass jar with an airtight seal. :)