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Warning: Don't buy a cheap slow cooker liner that isn't microwave safe

I grabbed a pack of those slow cooker liners from the dollar store near my place in Denver. Figured $3 for 6 liners was a steal. First time using one, I pulled out the roast and tossed the liner in the microwave for 2 minutes to melt some cheese on top. Big mistake. The liner melted into a gooey mess all over my plate and ruined the whole meal. Lost about $15 worth of beef chuck and veggies. Now I stick with the name brand ones that say microwave safe on the box. Has anyone else tried using those cheap liners for something stupid like reheating?
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rivera.keith
That whole "big mistake" part really hit home for me. I did the exact same thing with a cheap liner from a grocery store and ended up with melted plastic dripping into my leftover chili. It's not just a waste of food, it's scary thinking about what that plastic does when it breaks down. I know some people say liners are fine for slow cooking but the microwave part is where they all fail. Now I read every box like five times before I buy. Honestly, just get the Reynolds ones and save yourself the cleanup headache.
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grant130
grant13016d agoTop Commenter
Dont microwave the liner then, problem solved lol.
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