Got a slow cooker from Goodwill for 8 bucks, total game changer

I was at the Goodwill on Elm Street last Tuesday looking for nothing in particular when I spotted this old Crock-Pot for $8. Figured even if it broke I wasn't out much. First thing I made was a pot of chili with canned beans and ground beef that cost me under $12 total and it fed me for like 4 days. Has anyone else had luck finding cheap kitchen gear at thrift stores?

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cameron3185d ago

Make sure you check the cord thoroughly for any fraying before you plug it in. Old thrift store appliances sometimes have wiring issues that aren't obvious at first glance. Also, give the ceramic insert a good vinegar soak overnight to get rid of any leftover smells from whoever had it before you. That chili recipe is a solid move, old slow cookers tend to hold heat way better than the new ones.

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caseywest5d ago

Does the crock pot have a removable cord on both ends? @cameron318 made a good point about checking for fraying, but with those old ones the cord often has a connector that can get loose too. I always give the whole cord a wiggle test while it's unplugged to feel for any weird hot spots or looseness. The vinegar soak tip is solid but make sure you rinse that ceramic insert like crazy afterwards. I learned that lesson the hard way when my first batch of chili tasted like pickles. Those old Rival Crock-Pots from the 70s are tanks though.