Finding the Best Crock Pot for Making Homemade Soap
Finding the best crock pot can, sometimes, be a chore. This slow cooking appliance maintains a relative low temperature compared to baking, boiling or frying. Crock pot cooking is suitable for many types of meals: pot roast, beef stew, chili and many more. Another way to use the crock pot is for making homemade soap!
The crock pot is made of glazed ceramic or porcelain. This kitchen appliance comes in different sizes, shapes, colors, styles and brands. It’s found in oval or round shapes, small to large, with dials or electronic controls in blue, red, black, white, brushed stainless steel, chrome, or other various colors.
Some have see-thru lids making it easy to watch the contents, as it cooks. The heating element inside heats from the bottom and, partially, up the sides. It cooks and keeps the contents warm inside, for an extended amount of time.
The crock pot may be electronically programmable. Set your contents inside and program the time for it to start and finish cooking. You can have ready to eat meals, at the perfect serving temperature, when you come home from work or school.
Use it in RV’s, take camping, to friends, gatherings, or other social events, or just use at home. Some have locking lids, carry handles and travel bags to prevent spills while traveling. It can be used for large groups, small groups, for a family of two or just for one. If you have a soap making business, like Spencer’s Farm, the size and portability of a crock pot is convenient.
Clean up is easy with a crock pot. It has removable stoneware that is dishwasher safe or can be washed in the sink. Be careful not to burn your hands when removing the inner stoneware. It can get very hot. Turn it off, unplug it and let it cool before cleaning. Be sure to keep the power cord away from water. After cleaning, it’s easily stored in a cabinet or on a shelf. It can be left out on a counter top until it’s used again.
When making homemade soap the best crock pot is one that is twice the size of its contents. Hot process soap making causes bubbles to pop. Be sure to use the lid to cover hot splattering soap. When mixing or stirring, wear gloves to protect your hands and arms from bubbling hot soap. Also, consider using a long handled wooden spoon to give distance between you and the hot soap.
Crock pots are wonderful appliances for hot process soap making recipes. Spencer’s Farm travels across the southeast USA teaching how to make soap, using a crock pot, roaster oven and other soap making equipment. The crock pot is durable, convenient, easy to use and clean. It’s the perfect kitchen appliance for making homemade soap!
Having the best crock pot and other
soap making equipment
can save you time, energy and money! Consider using a crock pot for your homemade soap recipes!