Slow Cooker Temperatures.

[vivandorron]

I understand that Turkey must be cooked at a temperature of at least 70degrees centigrade to destroy any Bird Flu virus.

What temperatures are reached in Slow Cookers please?

[BBWCHATT]

Ron - MY GUESS would be that they vary a bit from brand to brand. Does it have that information in your slow cooker manual?

I thought you might find this website useful too:

http://www.britishturkey.co.uk/

[vivandorron]

Thanks BBW for having replied so quickly from the States. It's evening here in the U.K. so I guess it's morning in your part of the world.

There's nothing in my Cooker manual about temperatures. However, I have had a quick look into your 'clickable link' and the site certainly looks interesting.

Incidentally, I must have messed-up the recent 'click' I gave to you. However, I did thread in a further comment to you in the Apology you had from natalie1982. suggesting you pump into Answerbank....Question319862.

Ron........(Viv is watching Snooker on T.V.)

[BBWCHATT]

I did see that Ron and thank you very much for that:)

I found this on the internet:

http://www.mysimon.com/Specialty-Electrics/903 5-11016_8-32190192.html

Rival Crock Pot BBQ Pit Countertop Slow Cooker
slow cooker temperature is 220/low 280 high

[BBWCHATT]

Ahhhh Ron - I think this is what you are looking for:

http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/cesnutrition/WFSC/PS A/CrockpotSafetypsa.htm

To test your slow cooker's temperature, heat two quarts of cold water on "low" for two hours. Keep the lid on. Check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer (quickly because the temperature drops 10 to 15 degrees when the lid is removed). The temperature of the water should be 185 to 200 degrees F. Temperatures below this may indicate the cooker does not heat food hot enough or fast enough to avoid potential food safety problems. Then try the same thing with the crock pot on "high." This will give you a good idea about how to heat your foods fast enough to get them out of the danger zone within a two hour period.

[vivandorron]

Thanks BBW. You really do put in a lot of effort to provide folk with the right answers.

After finding my Cooks Thermometer (which I guess hasn't been used for about 20yrs or more...no longer make jams and marmalades) I followed the instructions and checked-out the Slow Cooker ( Morphy Richards 4.5 ltrs)

Results.......165 degrees F. on Low......205 on High.

That should be good enough to bake the bugs.

Best wishes and thanks again........Ron 'Crockpotter'.

[BBWCHATT]

You are funny Ron!!!

I do try to help when I can - and it is really nice when someone like you tells me you appreciate it and that it solved your problem. That was a tough one - I didn't think I was going to find the answer at all - but after digging deeper, there it was!!!

Happy crockpotting Ron!

BBWCHATT
The old lady in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

[vivandorron]

Personal to BBWCHATT.

I'm so glad that this thread has raised a smile; on a serious affair which was worthwhile.

Perhaps others have read, what we've corresponded on; and have noted your sincerity, whilst replying to Ron.

P.S. My wife Vivien, also thinks you are great; and feels certain we'll meet-up on another date.

So that's the end of our present affair; but if I've another cookery question, I feel sure you'll be there.......R.