Pro Tip: For thermal cookers without a removable internal pot (where you need to heat the food in a separate pot), I always add boiling water to the thermal cooker first. That way the food doesn’t lose any heat when you add it to the thermal cooker. Lids The thermal cooker’s outer surface is more important for the durability of the cooker and the look. Some are steel, which makes them look strong. Others are plastic, colorful, and look more fun. So What Are the Best Thermal Cookers?

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Thermal cookers cook without using additional energy; they’re like a slow cooker that you don’t have to plug into the wall. They also keep food hot or cold for hours on end. So transporting food to and from events or while on the road is easy. What Can You Cook in a Thermal Cooker? Once the food is boiling, you place the pot into the thermal cooker. The food continues to cook using only the heat from the food. This feature makes it an energy saving thermal cooker.

There’s actually more to thermal cookers than just keeping food warm. They’re a revolutionary way to cook food without using additional gas or electric power. This is a medium sized pot – 4.75 quarts (4.5 liters). That’s enough for a small meal for a family of four, so either buy a couple of them, or bring something else (like bread) if you want more. Cooker lids are usually made of plastic, so look for BPA-free plastic where you can. There’s some debate about whether small amounts of BPA in cookware are harmful. Outer Pot Your food’s consistency plays a big part in how long it will stay hot. The more liquidy it is, the more hours of heat you get.This is down to the water content, and something called the “heat capacity” of water. Basically, water is very good at storing heat. I’m more interested in keeping food hot than cooking in my thermal cooker. For this reason, I like the Stanley’s longer heat retention.

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SAVE TIME: Simply heat up your ingredients for just 10-15 minutes before you leave the house, transfer them to the Ecopot and then return in the evening to a cooked meal, saving a fortune on gas or electricity without overcooking. You can leave the Ecopot cooking without the safety concerns that come with plug-in slow cookers I had a brain wave to make a batch of chili and take it with us. And that’s when I stumbled upon the thermal cooker. Leaks will not be a problem as this Stanley thermal cooking pot has a silicone gasket, ensuring a tight seal. When it comes to keeping food hot or cold, you will see some differences between the length of time the brands promise. You will also notice that some brands don’t always give out that information. When it comes to materials, these are superior; the stainless steel is 18/8, and the plastic is BPA-free. It also has a silicone gasket to prevent leaks.So, you should be looking at food that has a lot of moisture. Soups and stews are the best. Chili works like a charm.