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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 11:29 am 
Do they have to be in a single layer? I am having some family over tomorrow and I really don't want to use my oven and heat up the house. But my bigger crockpot is broken. Can I stack them? How long would you cook them?
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 1:54 pm
And I'd like to know from anyone who's done it -- is a crock pot baked potato like an oven baked potato or more like a potato cooked in the microwave?
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 5:15 pm
I never knew it could be done, so I'm hoping to hear the answer too.
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Gumby
Member
08-14-2004
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 5:58 pm
I've cooked them several times in the crock pot. I usually stack them because I don't have a big crock pot. They come out great and taste like an oven potato. I usually cook them on low for about 9-10 hours, but sometimes it takes longer. I think it depends on the size of the potatoes. I would allow a lot of time, and then when they are done enough for you, just leave them in the pot and turn it off. They will stay hot for hours.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 6:20 pm
I wrap mine just like I would for the oven, and then cook them stacked 10-11 hours (like Gumby said - depending on the size). They are delicious, and taste no different from my oven-cooked potatoes.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 6:45 pm
I have done them non stacked, glad to know it doesn't matter if I pile them up!
thanks.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 9:33 am
I'd never even thought about putting them in the slow cooker but now I will, especially in these summer months when you just don't want to turn on the oven.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 10:15 am
This is the closest thing I can find that my mother has http://www.amazon.com/Stove-Top-Potato-Baker/dp/B001T8B3ZS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1247763262&sr=8-6
Her's is an old enamel wear one from the 1940's and holds up to 4 potatos. We use it all the time on our gas stove and they always come out perfect and it doesn't heat up the house.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 1:09 pm
I couldn't get the link to work for the potato baker - will it work if you CLICK HERE?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 2:19 pm
my crockpot cooks on the hours (10, 8, 6, 4) rather than high/low. well, i put them infor 10 hours, then got nervous they were taking to long so i put them on 6 hours and now they are done, and i don't need them till 7:30. i put them back on 10 hours. LOL
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 2:00 pm
Hi, TM. Sorry, I missed your post. Yup, that's the same one I tried to link to. Thanks!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 2:28 pm
I tried it. I put one russet potato (pierced and wrapped in foil) in my one quart crock pot for ten hours. There's no temperature settings on it. After cooking / baking, the inside of the potato was a pale brown. It was a little different from a microwaved potato. Somehow better? Probably wouldn't do it again just for me.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 2:53 pm
I cooked them unwrapped but rubbed olive oil and then salted them with Tony Chatchere's for 4 hours. They were really good. Nice brown color.
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Mindeegap
Member
07-20-2009
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 6:14 am
So, If I pierce each potato, rub with olive oil and sea salt, stack four of them in the crock pot...how long is the best time for a regular pot with high and low setting and would I use high or low?
Thanks!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 6:44 pm
JMHO - but I'd use low and cook them 8 hours or so (if they were extra large, I'd go longer.)
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Mindeegap
Member
07-20-2009
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 10:35 pm
Thanks, Teach! I'll give those a try this busy upcoming weekend!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, October 23, 2009 - 4:29 am
i would do the same.
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Alib
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, February 26, 2010 - 7:47 pm
Tried these last weekend ... fabulous!!
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Braveheart61901
Member
08-11-2006
| Friday, March 15, 2013 - 7:16 pm
I always thought a crockpot required liquid! So, if I do potatoes without the foil...do I not add even a tablespoon of water?
Can't wait to try this!
TIA
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, March 15, 2013 - 7:23 pm
That's what I understand braveheart
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 9:30 am
No water! When I do a fatty pork roast, I don't add water either...the fat from the roast keeps it from sticking to the bottom. Keeping the lid on with a low heat can produce condensation if there's any kind of liquid in the meat. With the potatoes, all you need is the heat.
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Knightpatti
Member
12-05-2001
| Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 12:59 pm
Now for the holidays, I use my crock pot for sweet potatoes. Just clean them, pierce them, stack them and bake them through the night. Early in the morning, I turn the pot off. Later remove the skins and make my casserole.
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