Recipe: Tip - Crockpot temperatures and Testing Temperature Accuracy

A crock pot LOW setting is about 200 degrees F, and the HIGH setting is about 300 degrees (depending on the make and model of the crock pot).

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Your slow cooker must be heating correctly to keep food safe.. You can check your slow cooker to make sure it is heating properly by using the following directions:

1. Fill the slow cooker 1/2 to 2/3 full.

2. Heat on LOW or 200 degrees F on digital units for eight hours.

3. Check the water temperature with an accurate, instant read food thermometer. Do this quickly because the temperature drops 10 to 15 degrees when the lid is removed.

4. The temperature of the water should be 185 to 200 degrees F. Temperatures below 185 degrees F indicate that your slow cooker does not heat food high enough or fast enough to avoid possible food safety problems. If your slow cooker doesn't pass this test, don't use it. It's unsafe to use and should be replaced! Temperature readings above 200 degrees F indicate that food cooked for 8 hours without stirring would be overdone.

Source: Information adapted from Slow Cookers-How To Test for Accuracy, University of Minnesota Extension