https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:13:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868379 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:21:33 +0000 looch 2868379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My crockpot has a non stick coating in the liner, it's a metal insert that you can also use on the stovetop to brown meat before adding the liquid. This is probably not an ideal solution because of the nonstick coating, but I use it so infrequently that I don't even worry about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868328 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:15:40 +0000 Mrsbells 2868328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@honeybear: I havent thought of using foil. Will have to read about that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868296 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:03:39 +0000 honeybear 2868296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never used a liner, but I've never made anything that was much of a pain to wash off either. A little soak and a gentle scrub brush has always done the trick. </p> <p>Anyhow, as an alternative to the plastic liners, what about using aluminum foil? I haven't done it myself, but I've read that it's okay to use in the slow cooker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868230 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:14:40 +0000 Mrsbells 2868230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: oh I didn't realize the ever cooker insert can go in the dishwasher. I'll double check mine. And yes the crockpot ceramic piece is so heavy! Washing it is a workout! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868177 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:26:24 +0000 codeitall 2868177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I loathe cleaning my crockpot. The ceramic insert is heavy, it always requires scrubbing and after I awkwardly dry it, half the time I missed a spot and the other half it still smells like food.</p> <p>I have the same hesitation about the liners as others (environment, plastic leaching) so I haven't used them. I just decided to use my rice cooker and Instant Pot for slow cooking because I can stick the inserts in the dishwasher and they are less awkward to clean by hand if needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868093 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:00:45 +0000 Foodnerd81 2868093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: exactly- once i used it I would never go back :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868052 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:18:32 +0000 Kaohinani 2868052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I agree! I wouldn't have bought the liners either (initially). My mother-in-law uses them and I had commented what a great idea they were, next thing I knew, I was gifted 2 boxes. I'm not one to look a gift horse in the face, so I graciously accepted and didn't use them for months until I made a chili in my crockpot. It was soooooooo much easier disposing of the liner than soaking and scrubbing the ceramic insert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868049 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:11:24 +0000 Foodnerd81 2868049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven’t used the liners because it feels wasteful- both money and environmentally. But it’s really tempting! If i has them I’m sure i would but I haven’t bought them yet. </p> <p>I actually recently broke my crock pot ceramic insert while washing it and looked into getting a replacement insert- It was more than half the cost of the entire slow cooker at least. I only had a very basic $25 model though- maybe all the inserts are 15-20 dollars so if you have a nicer one it makes more sense? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868041 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 07:25:38 +0000 Kaohinani 2868041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used the liners in my crockpot (they are fabulous) but was worried about plastic leaching into my food. I found out they are BPA free, so atleast there is that. 🤷‍♀️</p> <p>ALSO - for use in one's InstaPot - one CAN use the liners (as per the Instant Pot company response) but ONLY on the slow cook setting. Do not pressure cook with the liners in. One of my friends and I happed across this months back and since DH and I do not use FB, I had her screen shot it for me (see affixed) and text it in case my memory failed me. I have yet to try it though since my Insta is so easy to clean. 😉</p> <p>[attach=9021/19/plqfuq.558x600.Screenshot_20190122-071703_Chrome.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2868004 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:31:17 +0000 hellobeeboston 2868004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greencraftycello: I have this concern too, so I haven’t used them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867945 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:12:29 +0000 Mrsbells 2867945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greencraftycello: I also had that concern and wondered how the plastic would hold up to the heat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867794 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:41:24 +0000 greencraftycello 2867794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be nervous about the plastic leaching into my food.</p> <p>I have an Instant Pot, and I know some people buy a second insert, maybe that’s an option? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867576 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:05:14 +0000 meadow 2867576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: maybe just a second ceramic part? Can you buy a replacement one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867573 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 16:48:24 +0000 Mrsbells 2867573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: 😂😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867563 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 15:02:58 +0000 SweetiePie 2867563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love them! And I use my crockpot infrequently enough that I don’t feel bad about it. Like a few times a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867561 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:53:23 +0000 erinbaderin 2867561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the idea because I hate cleaning the crockpot but like @Portboston: I’m really trying to get away from throwing out so much plastic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867560 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:51:34 +0000 Portboston 2867560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: oh good point 🤔 second crockpot?! 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867558 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:47:15 +0000 Mrsbells 2867558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: thats a good strategy!<br /> @Portboston: Yeah I usually soak for a day too but then I can't use it right away or do back to back recipes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867557 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:44:11 +0000 Portboston 2867557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: agreed. Reusable defeats the convenience factor! I hate cleaning my crock pot so it usually ends up soaking for a day. That seems to help the cleaning process. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867554 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:34:48 +0000 catgirl 2867554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use them occasionally - for really messy/sticky recipes. I love them but feel too guilty to use them regularly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867551 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:31:09 +0000 Mrsbells 2867551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: oh I didn't even think of that! God tip!<br /> @Portboston: Ah ok. I believe some are reusable but for me that would defeat the purpose of using it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867550 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:15:44 +0000 Portboston 2867550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never used them. I’m trying to get away from single use plastic items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867549 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:05:02 +0000 Sams Mom 2867549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use them all the time! I even transfer leftovers in them to Pyrex because it's so easy. 😬 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crockpot-liners#post-2867547 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:56:38 +0000 Mrsbells 2867547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you use liners in your slow cooker? For some reason I resisted using liners for a while and finally tried using it this week and wow cleanup is so much easier!<br /> I still think the liner looks weird and I would want to use it ifI had guests and was serving food directly out of crockpot. Am the only one new to liners? </p>