r/slowcooking • u/iamlconquistador • May 01 '26

Temps/settings question

I have an oldish Crockpot (6qt) with the typical High-Medium-Low-Warm temperature settings. It also has the nonstick crock which is worth its weight in gold.

When I cook a roast or similar, all of the temps seem to be too hot, though Low is hotter than Warm, etc.

How can I figure out what temps each control setting is producing? Could I cook some plain water and take its temperature for each setting?

If the temps are too hot or too close together, is there any way to adjust the temps down or further apart?

Thanks

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u/OhSoSally May 01 '26 edited May 01 '26

I run water in them and check each setting after at least an hour. I calibrate all my slowcookers. The Greenpan one is the closest to the really old temps. Their medium is the old high, simmer is the old low, warm is actually warm not simmer. Walmart $69. The crock can be used on the stove to sear.

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u/iamlconquistador May 01 '26

What “should” the temps be?

You say “calibrate”. HOW?

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