Bought a $20 slow cooker liner and it was a total game changer

So last Tuesday I decided to make my famous pulled pork for a work potluck, which is basically just dumping a pork shoulder and a bottle of BBQ sauce in the cooker. I was running late and knew I'd have zero time to scrub the ceramic pot after. On a whim, I grabbed a box of those slow cooker liners from the store for about twenty bucks. Let me tell you, after eight hours on low, I just lifted that greasy, saucy bag right out and tossed it. The pot underneath was spotless, like I hadn't even used it. I felt like I'd cheated the system. My spouse saw me and just said, 'You look way too happy about a plastic bag.' Has anyone else tried these, or do you think it's a waste of money? I'm curious if they work for really sticky stuff like cheese dips.

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wendy_murphy168d ago

My aunt swore by those liners for her cheesy potato casserole. She said it still left a faint film she had to rinse, but saved her from a full soak and scrub. I'm still on the fence about the extra plastic waste for the convenience.

miles_campbell398d ago

Yeah that faint film thing @wendy_murphy16 is exactly why I stopped using them. My buddy tried one for a meatloaf and said it was like greasy plastic wrap melted to the dish, took more work to peel off than just washing it.

richard_ramirez8d ago

That "faint film" thing Wendy mentioned is exactly why I don't bother. It's a slow cooker, not a crime scene. How hard is it to just fill it with hot soapy water after? You're already waiting eight hours for the food. Let it soak while you eat. Spending twenty bucks to avoid two minutes of wiping seems like solving a problem that doesn't really exist.