CrockPot New Product.... - Update 01/26/06

[M38A1]

Last night while wrapped up in a dozen blankets and slurping gatorade, there was an ad that came on the TV that advertised "Slow Smoked BBQ" at home "just like the pros". They showed a horizontally split crock pot that was black and looked like a small smoking rig. They kept panning to shots of "fall off the bone ribs" and "juicy moist brisket", sort of all the buzz words we see around here.

Has anyone had any experience using the CrockPot BBQ cooker?

Is this a new product?


NOTE:
I'm not considering one but was a bit curious as to the origin of the product and any history anyone might have had with it.

[stan]

I saw the ad the other night as well and think that it is probably just another crock pot that has recipes that include liquid smoke etc and sauces to get a bbq flavor. Maybe better than boiling but I am a skeptic.

Maybe I will be wrong.

[TexLaw]

I saw it a while back, and it just struck me as some sort of braising thing.


TL

[rstcso]

They have them at Kohl's, but I didn't look closely.

[Grumpy Gator]

Is this what you're referring to?

Rival Crock Pot BBQ (http://www.counterappliance.com/phpdocs/ajtest/item.php?sku=BB100&mv_pc=fr&WT.srch=1)

[bigwheel]

Wally World got em down here. Did not see much real innovative about it.

bigwheel

[M38A1]

Is this what you're referring to?

Rival Crock Pot BBQ (http://www.counterappliance.com/phpdocs/ajtest/item.php?sku=BB100&mv_pc=fr&WT.srch=1)

Yep, that's the one I saw the other night...

[Grumpy Gator]

From what I can tell, it cooks stuff up on a rack not sittin' in the liquid like a regular crock pot.

So it probably works ok, but you won't get any smoke flavor. Except maybe with liquid smoke like you said earlier, but that just plain sucks...

[Thom Emery]

Boys got the Wife one for Christmas
She says its Klose to a Pit
Roasted Chicken was great

[droller]

Just think what a good ole time you can have sitting around that thing and drinkin' while it's cookin'.

[rstcso]

Just think what a good ole time you can have sitting around that thing and drinkin' while it's cookin'.

You hang around it while it's cooking you'll probably end up doing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen :shock: . I guess you could put it out on the deck or something though. If you have a power inverter, you could cook while driving down the road, but that's a whole other thread :roll: .

[droller]

Now I like that inverter idea! Reckon there is any Po-leese out there who could be bribed with a pulled pork sammich if they were to pull you over? :D :?:

[Thom Emery]

We plan ta use it while watchin NASCAR

[gordo]

to me, its just a new twist for selling crock pots, Ive had a large roaster for years that will do the same thing...what next Cajun Crock pot :roll:

[rstcso]

...what next Cajun Crock pot :roll:

Now you've got the Zeeman all excited. IEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :lol:

[Thom Emery]

to me, its just a new twist for selling crock pots, Ive had a large roaster for years that will do the same thing...what next Cajun Crock pot :roll:
Well sure it is
Just like the #8 Jr crock and the what ever you can think of crock :D

[freefaller]

Maybe we can get Ritch to add a verticle smoker, a firebox, a couple burners to it and set it on a trailer.

[M38A1]

Funny thing on TV last night. We have a local newperson who puts on a "does it work wednesday's" segement. Last night she did the "Rival BBQ Crock Pot".

She put on a couple chickens and a store marinated pork loin. Let it go a few hours on high and had the newscrew give it a thumbs up or thumbs down with comments.

All gave it a thumbs up for being 'moist'. A couple people (by their facial expressions) gave the impression there was no smoke flavor. Finally, a shot showed all the juice and drippings captured in a pan on the bottom of the unit.

Overall rating by the newscaster was "Thumbs Up".

Hmmmmmm....... and about $80-100 bucks.
~m38a1

[gsmith]

It probably works well. To be honest I have made a crock pot version of pulled pork and it was very good. It was not bbq and didn't have a smoky flavor but with bbq sauce it tasted good and everyone liked it.
I made sure people knew that it was made in a crock pot and not my infamous bbq pulled pork but they all knew that already cause nobody could find the bark. :)

[C-Town Smoker]

It's a crock pot...nothing more or less! WASTE!! :shock:

[vinman]

I saw the commercial for that unit the other day.
It looks like it'd work...might even be alright if you have some meat all ready to Q and the weather takes a dump on you.
Then again if that was the case and you're having a hankerin' for some good Q, it'd probably be more of a disappointment.

[Thom Emery]

Its just a big Crock lol but we have used in to do chicken
Went to the movies and it was done when we got home
Very good .Truth is most folks would think Q from the thing
was "SO GOOD Just fallin off the bone"
When did fallin off the bone become the measure of Q?
NOT

[Paul Taylor]

One never really kmows untill they try it out for theirselves or watch this forum to see what the other PPL will have to say about it.

Paul Taylor

[Flo]

I purchased and used it and it is terrific. The ribs were smoked and crusty and moist at the same time. The house smelled wonderful. You smoke them using wood chips in a aluminum packet with slits on the top. Just like I do on the grill. The roast we made was wonderful. It was easy to use and much like a crockpot you can set it and forget it. until about the last 30 minutes if you want to add BBQ sauce that is when you apply. We like it and it is NOT a crockpot......just made by the same company

[txbbqcarrie]

Welcome Flo! Thanks for the review.

[gsmith]

It wasn't too smoky in the house?

[TexLaw]

Thanks for that review, Flo. It's good to hear from someone who's actually used one.

I have to say, though, it still sounds a little dicey to me. :D


TL

[Paul Taylor]

Hey Miss Flo, I concur with Miss Carrie & BTW, welcome in & don't be a stranger to thisd Motley Crew :P . I would love to have ya in here. :lol: :D

Paul Taylor

[Woodman]

Uh-Oh! If folks can do this anytime, easily at home, we're screwed!

http://www.ephotohut.net/tb/310106121458.jpg (http://www.ephotohut.net/viewpic.cfm?pic=310106121458.jpg)

[TB]

I purchased and used it and it is terrific. The ribs were smoked and crusty and moist at the same time. The house smelled wonderful. You smoke them using wood chips in a aluminum packet with slits on the top. Just like I do on the grill. The roast we made was wonderful. It was easy to use and much like a crockpot you can set it and forget it. until about the last 30 minutes if you want to add BBQ sauce that is when you apply. We like it and it is NOT a crockpot......just made by the same company
wuuuh ohhh! Flo comes with real live data! Not sure what to do wit data! :lol:
Welcome, Flo. Thanks for the info!

[M38A1]

I sez to myself, "Self, Ebay has 'em for about $79 bucks and it might be worth the jingle strictly for data validation"

Shoot me before I do such a crazy thing..... Seriously Flo, thanks for the first-hand review.


~m38a1

[bearbonez]

I saw that on TV and at costco. The TV ad had me laffin my self stupid.

[Thom Emery]

Not a Crock Pot more like a Roaster
Warden pointed out that a Crock Pot hold moisture
While this allows it to escape more like an oven
We are going to try Italian Beef Chicago Style in it