Slow cookers / Crock-Pots™

After experiencing some darn tasty meals from a slow cooker while we were back in Canada, we are thinking of getting one. I haven't even started to look to see if they have them here, never mind how expensive they might be. Has anyone else come across them here and what do they call them in German?

I´m not sure what you mean by a slow cooker. If it´s something like a "crock pot", then you can find them here: kochstar

A crock-pot is the same thing as a slow cooker. And thanks for the link Lupo, but from the descriptions, I can't really tell if it's what I'm looking for. If anyone knows more, I'd like to read about it.

I had this conversation on a mailing list some time ago, I'll have to see if I still have it somewhere. The upshot of it was that:

A kochstar is huge, and it's for making jam and that sort of thing. Also hideously expensive, compared to crock-pots.

Crock-pots are not really allowed here, so you won't find one in a store. If there are any U.S. Military people around TT, they might be able to get them on base, but finding a crock-pot that will fit in a German plug-in is unlikely. As I understand it, there is some difference in um, wiring or voltage or something (yes, that is the extent of my electrical knowledge - I'm one of those people that wonders why electricity doesn't just dribble out of those little holes in the wall) makes it inadvisable to plug an American appliance into a German socket.

You can buy a slow-cooker in England and bring it over, but the plug-in problem might or might not still exist. I will see what else I can find out.

Hiya, you can get them delivered from Lakeland. But obviously they would have a British plug on them, no idea about the different voltages and stuff. I'm just assuming that Lakeland deliver electrical items to Germany, I know that they do generally deliver to Germany because I asked them (I've never used the service, though).

all you need to plug British electrical stuff in here is an adapter available in many places in Munich including the airport. costs around €4.

swop the plug for one that costs 99cts from OBI. ..

Is it maybe a Roemertopf that you want? There's a description and pictures on that site, and click on "tips".

We had one of those Roemertopfs, used it until it broke. It was nice, but it's not exactly the same thing. A slow cooker or crock-pot is a small appliance. You put a bunch of food in and turn it on and 4 to 8 hours later your food is done. You could do more or less the same thing with the oven, but that would be a huge energy drain. This is (supposed to be) more efficient.

There's one here, for reference purposes. And there's more comprehensive information about them here.

And here is an article about what they are. Having read that and the link at the bottom to what a vacuum cooker is, I'm thinking that would also be good to have, if a slow cooker isn't available.

I was in Küstermann today and asked about a "electro-Bräter", but they didn't have anything, although I was happy that they didn't deny that it existed at all. A good search around Kaufhof showed they also had nothing of the sort.

So, I've sent off an email to Lakelands asking if they can deliver slow cookers to Germany and what the shipping costs would be. Let's see what they say.

my gf works for a company that imports small electrical appliances (if you live in/near munich I can just about guarantee you have at least one of their products) ...anyways, I'd think if anyone in germany imported them, they would...and she's never seen one :-(

this thread, however, makes me want to yell at her boss to start importing them, dammit. ...too bad his english is horrid and my german is the same.

Shit! can't find it. I had a message with the German version of what we would all a crock pot (lost in the blue nowhere), they use them to warm wine. Enough heat to cook a roast? Me not know.

The Römertopf-a-ma-thingy is by far the best way to roast a bird. Submerge the clay pot in water for a few hours before cooking, stuff poultry with fresh rosemary and garlic, and yum...

Lakeland were very prompt and wrote back to me. They will deliver, but on an item worth £49.95, (the price of the pot Topsy linked to) there would be a delivery cost of £40 pounds. Hmmph. That prices it a bit out of my range, but I'm still interested, I'll do some more online snooping.

If anyone else has more information, please post it. Thanks.

I'd check french sites, that's what my gf said...then it'd be the same plug...just a thought...amazon france?

Just checked. Remembering what I can from French 31, it doesn't look like they have a kitchen section on it. But good tip.

Also just sent a question to Tefal asking if slow cookers are available here. I know they probably aren't, but they may tell me why.

tee hee -- I emailed Tefal this afternoon around five. They'll be surprised! I included a link to the Lakeland picture, which is a Tefal product...

they're a bit cheeky, aren't they? GBP40 for postage... !!
you might have to bribe an intrepid Brit to bring you one back, it would fit in their hand-luggage no problem

Right, got an answer from Tefal. To sum it up. They don't sell them here because there's no demand. They don't expect to start selling them here any time soon. Perhaps I can get one on my next trip to a country that does sell them. But remember that Tefal Germany would be unable to help in regards to problems with the product, only Tefal from the country where I purchased it.

Onto plan C...

Once I figure out what plan C is.

they answered me much shorter and didn't say why they don't have it. They called it a rice cooker repeatedly. I asked if Krupp or Rowenta would have one, and they also don't have "rice cookers". (The three companies have the same customer service people.)

I still say try a rice cooker. Maybe a bread machine actually. Whatever you do, make sure you can take the pot bit out and wash it in the sink or the dishwasher, my all-in-one bit was always difficult to wash without getting the electronics wet. Led to my not using it very often.

So, after looking long and hard in Munich, I picked up 2 slow cookers (one for me and one for Topsy) on our trip to England. Robert Dyas has outlets in most places and sell a couple different types. Packed up well for check-in and also for carry on luggage. I thought someone from the airlines might say something about the big box, but no one even raised an eyebrow.

Hm, not sure DH would accept the need to purchase a crock-pot as an excuse to go to England. However, an English friend might be coming to visit us soon, perhaps I can ask him. Showem or Topsy, can you please give me further details on your slowcookers, so I can tell him what to look for?

Okay, so I am a big slow-cooker fan. Having trouble finding a crockpot over here, there are a gazillion fritteuse and brotback machines -- where's the freaking CROCKPOTS?

Any leads appreciated...thanks!

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My husband and I were out yesterday looking for one. I asked a German friend of mine where I would get one and she said a Chinese food shop I am going to have a look on Monday and will let you know. I think that perhaps my English to German translation needs a bit more work

back in 2005 they didn't exist
Showem ended up bringing a couple back from the UK - you can get them there, no problem

I have only found rice cookers in the Asian shops here. Do let us know if your Chinese shop carries crockpots, please.

Get one from the UK? Sounds good. I have never found it to be feasable though with the shipping costs and the UK prices. A good crockpot in the US can be had for between $15-20.

Looks to me like a good money making opportunity for someone to buy a bunch of them in the UK, haul them over, change the plugs and put them on Ebay.de. I'd probably pay about €50 for one at this point.

FF

STOP THE PRESSES! I found Slow Cookers on EBay last night (in my jet lag induced stupor at 3am). Go here, they have several models to choose from:

http://stores.ebay.de/Elektrogerate_CROCK-...5QQftidZ2QQtZkm

My little 3.5L one is on its way!

Thanks so much for the heads up!!! I just hadn't looked over there in a while. I'll be ordering mine after some traveling.

WooHoo!

Frau Fruit

just bid on one as well

UVAExpat- you are my HERO. I can't tell you how happy I am! I was ready to buy one outright, however the language barrier is proving to be a challenge. I will figure it out though, I am determined!

Funny thing is I was recently thinking about trying to find a Crock Pot. don_riina and I were just discussing this on Tuesday.

wahoowa!

There's a run on crockpots on eBay today, LOL, all from this site!!

I just won a set of speakers for my Dell desktop, dirt cheap on eBay - alot less than I would have paid in the store.

God, I LOVE the internet

Don't wait too long, seems this group is snatching them all up!!

Yum, I can taste my Pot Roast Complete now...and all my good pork dishes. Must haves: any of the Fix It and Forget It recipe books, I haven't made one dish yet that hasn't been a hit. Slow Cookers are a must have in my book.

UVA,

I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered it. Having it shipped to my husband's work address. Thanks for the knock on the head!

Frau Fruit

Mine came today, it only took 3 days from when I ordered it! And it is really cute (if you can call a crock pot that) stainless with removable stoneware for easy cleaning.

I am very pleased! Here's the link to the man's store in eBay.de

http://tinyurl.com/yzxkfa

Was hoping someone could help me out here. I've searched Amazon.de and Saturn for a slow cooker with no success. I don't even know what to call it (and all the Germans/Austrians I ask give me a quizzical look). Does anyone know if they do exist here and what I might call them?

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Does anyone know where to buy a crockpot in Munich...
Thanks!!!

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I was wondering the same lately.

You can't buy one in Munich. Smuggle one from the UK or eBay are your only options.

wahoo is right - can't get one here for love nor money. The concept doesn't appear to exist. I 'smuggled' one in from the UK last Christmas.

Mine was a gift. A very nice one at that. My crock pot here is far nicer than the one I inherited from my mother which orginally was a wedding gift she received when she and my father got married!!

If I ever leave Europe, I will be very sad to part with it.

I paid €65 on ebay. worth it.

I am tracking them on Ebay. I want one!
@Dan, let us know if you are pleased with the quality. Is this the model:

I have one I got from the base awhile ago. I left it on at home at 8 am this morning. If I don't post tonight, you'll know it's not safe to leave these things on all day Otherwise I will let you know how good the gulash is.

So anyone know 'why' they are not part of the cooking culture here? What's the big deal about them anyway? Any different to leaving a pot on over minimum heat?

I bought a Rival which is a fairly well-known brand. The thing about crockpots is that you can really throw a hunk of meat in it when you leave for work and dinner's done when you get home. Guaranteed never to burn. Not something a top cook would use but definitely convenient. Also good for big parties.

They sell the model shown in PES's post on this site: http://www.crockpot.de/index.php/cPath/4_8...8d05da2331d0278

You found a Rival on www.ebay.de? I have been looking, but haven't seen one.

I got mine from eBay as well. Just used it a couple weeks ago for some stew...but mainly just make soup beans with it (cornbread and beans).
If I end up leaving Germany, not sure at this point, I will offer it up.

Bought the Rival about 18 months ago on ebay. Looks like it came from the factory 220v

Funny, as I can't find any 220V on the web. A Rival back home cost you 15$.