NuWave as a Slow Cooker
The Nuwave induction cooktop can be set to very precise temperatures, and some have advanced the idea that it can replace a dedicated “Slow Cooker/Crock Pot” and save storage space. I decided to gi...
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wca01 wrote:
You have already come to the conclusion that the NuWave is not suited to be a slow cooker because of the noise of the fan. Others may agree. One good thing about published tests is that they generally bring responses from people who have an opinion. That's a good thing!
I don't see any mystery in whether or not it will work as a slow cooker alternative. It is a stove top for all practical purposes.The main advantage of a slow cooker is in using heat that is low enough to avoid burning the food. It does this using a heat holding insert that allows a lower input of heat. As long as the cooking vessel holds a lot of heat and allows the NuWave to be set very low then the results should be similar. I'm sure a CI Dutch oven would come close to providing the ideal conditions for long slow cooking.
So I'm not say it isn't suited, just closer to a long low simmer on a stove top then a crockpot. We use ours quite often, virtually every day because of the seed in heating cast iron.
