Will the crockpot do its thing if I put it outside in the cold?

[Anonymous]

I'm about to cook a particularly aromatic meal, and don't feel like stinking up the whole house for 2 days. Wondering if it will actually cook if I put the slow cooker on the back deck in this weather?

[Anonymous]

I was curious too so I looked it up:

https://www.reddit.com/r/slowcooking/comments/5u8w9v/can_i_use_my_slow_cooker_in_a_cold_garage/

The answer seems to be that it's OK.

[Anonymous]

You can, it may take longer to get to temp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can, it may take longer to get to temp.

Which puts you at risk for food borne illnesses.

Is the garage an option?

[Anonymous]

It should be fine, given the temperature outside these days. Perhaps not in the full sun, though

[Anonymous]

What about animals?

[Anonymous]

This is a great reason to get an instant pot. It contains the smells so much better than a crockpot because it's totally sealed shut while cooking. And I think the food tastes better when cooked in an IP vs a crockpot.