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- 20-ounce capacity is the perfect size for personal portion lunches or for dips
- Bring the comfort of flavorful meals on-the-go
- Dishwasher-safe removable container with spill-proof lid
- Exterior doesn't get hot when in use
- Easy-Travel lid for portability
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Over the decades, Crock-Pot, the original slow cooker brand, has evolved from a single bean cooker into a diverse and extensive line of slow cookers and accessories that make meals and entertaining smarter, easier, and more convenient for the many different styles of cooking today. For busy families, Crock-Pot Slow Cookers offer a solution to healthier, more wholesome meals, while slow cookers designed for portability and entertaining provide new and different ways to enjoy slow cooking with the Crock-Pot brand.
Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer
The hot lunch is back
Enjoy warm, hearty lunches without leaving your desk. The Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer is a lunch tote and food warmer all in one that warms while you work for delicious on-the-go meals that are ready when you are. Heat leftovers, soups, oatmeal, and any number of favorites to have amazing meals away from home. Superior portability features include an outer lid, cool-touch exterior, easy-carry handle, and integrated cord storage. Its 20-ounce capacity is perfect for a personal portion-sized meal. Container is removable for filling and transporting, eliminating the need to travel with entire unit.
- 20-ounce capacity serves 1 person
- Tote-like handle for easy carrying
- Removable, dishwasher-safe food container and lid
- Travel lid seals food during transport
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Carrying HandleBring the comfort of flavorful meals on the go with superior portability features, including a cool-touch exterior and carrying handle for easy travel. |
Warming BasePlug in when you arrive to your destination and let the warming base heat your leftovers, soups, oatmeal, or other favorites as you work. |
Cord StorageOnce you are done eating your meal, unplug and wrap the cord around the base to keep your space neat and tidy. |
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Outer LidThe outer lid keeps food sealed and spill-free during commutes and travels. |
Removable Food ContainerTake out the removable food container when filling and transporting, eliminating the need to travel with the entire unit. |
Cleanup is a BreezeOnce you're done eating, the lid and container can be washed in the dishwasher or with hot, soapy water. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8.1 x 8 x 7.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
Manufacturer | Crockpot |
ASIN | B006H5V8US |
Item model number | SCCPLC200-R |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #69,505 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #373 in Lunch Boxes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 28, 2011 |
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Enjoy warm, hearty lunches without leaving your desk! The Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Lunch Crock Food Warmer is a lunch tote and food warmer in one that warms food while you work, for delicious on-the-go meals that are ready when and wherever you are. Convenient portability features include an outer lid, easy-carry handle, and cord storage. Plus, the container is removable for filling and transporting, eliminating the need to travel with the entire unit.
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Customers like the temperature control, quality and ease of use of the crock pot. For example, they mention it's a perfect size for lunch, it works very well for leftovers and that it'll heat up food in a timely manner. Customers are also impresseded with the size, saying it fits a large size Campbells soup can with no problem. They appreciate the ease of cleaning.
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Customers like the temperature control of the crock pot. They mention that it's easy to clean, and it heats their food up to the perfect temperature. They also say it'll heat up leftovers in a timely manner, and is a great solution for reheating meals. Customers also mention that the food is nice and hot, but seems to cool to a just right temperature.
"...The compact size is a standout feature, offering the perfect solution for warming up leftovers like soups, stews, oatmeal, or even indulging in hot..." Read more
"...It is compact, light, and easy to carry.* It warms food great as long as you remember to plug it in!..." Read more
"...It’s so handy at work to heat up soups and casseroles, and keep the food nice and hot! Clean up is very easy...." Read more
"...It evenly heats up your food, something the microwave can't do, and that slow, thorough heating improves the taste of the food...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the crock pot. They say it performs magnificently, does everything expected of it, and has never had any problems with it. They also say it works well for leftovers, soups, and any other shelf items. Customers also say that it's spectacular, reliable, and efficient.
"...It has certainly earned its place as a reliable and efficient kitchen companion in my home...." Read more
"UPDATE (8/23/14): Both warmers that I have still work really well. I used them less this summer since we have had a hot one...." Read more
"...The last thing I will mention is the pot is metal, which is durable and less breakable than tranditional stoneware used in crockpots, but if you..." Read more
"...This product is spectacular!! It does exactly what it says it does...it heats your food slowly and wonderfully and your soup is HOT...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen product easy to use. They mention that it's perfect for soup consumption, and perfect for cooking oatmeal. They also say that the slow, thorough heating improves the taste of the food.
"...The ease of use and simple cleanup make it a joy to incorporate into my daily routine...." Read more
"...food, something the microwave can't do, and that slow, thorough heating improves the taste of the food.Yes, it makes a fine pot of Ramen...." Read more
"...crunchy but that happens if it's microwaved anyways and the flavor is much better...." Read more
"...2.5 cup capacity* Insert and lid dishwasher safe.Cons:* No, timer or on/off switch. If it's plugged in, it's on...." Read more
Customers like the size of the food container. They mention that it's a perfect size for their lunch, it fits a large size Campbells soup can with no problem, and it doesn't take up any room. The stainless steel container is a good size to hold a larger can soup with no problems. It fits easily in even the smallest backpack, and is able to hold smaller amounts of food. Customers also appreciate the little pop top that is perfect and doesn' t move around when in transit.
"...The compact size is a standout feature, offering the perfect solution for warming up leftovers like soups, stews, oatmeal, or even indulging in hot..." Read more
"...It made a couple of my co-workers "ooh" and "aah".* It is compact, light, and easy to carry.*..." Read more
"...Clean up is very easy. It’s small and easily fits at my work station and my locker. One of our coworkers bought one as well...." Read more
"...I love that a can of soup fits perfectly in it...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen product easy to clean. They mention that the stainless steel crock is easy to keep clean, and it's dishwasher safe.
"...The ease of use and simple cleanup make it a joy to incorporate into my daily routine...." Read more
"...Clean up is very easy. It’s small and easily fits at my work station and my locker. One of our coworkers bought one as well...." Read more
"Works great. Gets food hot enough to burn a sensitive tongue. Easy to clean. Next up for me is a Bento box...." Read more
"...It holds more and is much easier to clean...." Read more
Customers find the portability of the kitchen product to be convenient and lightweight enough to fit in their lunchbag. They say it's great for travel as some hotels don't have microwaves, and it can transport your lunch right inside. Customers also mention that the base is set up to transport, but some find that annoying.
"...It is compact, light, and easy to carry.* It warms food great as long as you remember to plug it in!..." Read more
"...The base is set up to transport but I found that annoying and the cord is kind of pain to wrap around it...." Read more
"...(The inner container is a cylinder bowl shape, so it's easy to eat out of with a spoon (unlike a thermos) and it holds about 20 ounces)...." Read more
"...The cord winds up nicely underneath it, so I have no problems carrying it places...." Read more
Customers find the product practical and handy for work. They say it's a lifesaver for lunches at work and on the job site. Customers also say it heats up in 1.5-2 hours and is a great product for teachers.
"...This is product is a perfect size for my lunch, and it help me with portion control when it comes to lunch." Read more
"...It's perfect for college students too!" Read more
"...I've had it for about six months. It's really help up and there isn't any wear and tear on it after this amount of time...." Read more
"...At the lightning deal rate of $15, it's a practical and affordable gift. Excellent buy." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the lid of the crock pot. They mention that the inner lid does not seal well, the lid doesn't stay on the container, and it doesn't lock on for transport. Customers also say that the outside lid doesn' t screw on tightly and the compartment lid pops off.
"...There is a rubber lid that seals, for the most part. It isn't a tight seal and I can understand it would be a hazard if it was, but I also don't..." Read more
"...Well, it takes only an hour or two and the lid is good and sealed when you try to open it after it's heated but...so what!..." Read more
"...Once it starts to get hot, it's really hard, if not impossible to screw the outer lid back on securely...." Read more
"...I've found that the compartment lid pops off instead the crock-pot container (you may hear a little tiny "pop!")..." Read more
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The convenience of not having to heat up the larger crockpot for a single serving is a time-saver and energy-efficient. The smaller size doesn't compromise on performance; in fact, it excels at evenly heating my meals to perfection.
Its versatility has made it a kitchen essential for me. Whether I'm reviving last night's dinner or experimenting with new recipes in smaller quantities, this crock pot delivers consistently delicious results. The ease of use and simple cleanup make it a joy to incorporate into my daily routine.
For anyone who values portion control and wants a hassle-free way to warm up smaller servings, this single-serve crock pot is the perfect solution. It has certainly earned its place as a reliable and efficient kitchen companion in my home. Highly recommended for those who appreciate both convenience and precision in their meal preparation!
UPDATE (12/16/13): The warmer is still going strong! I have two inserts and alternate them almost daily. Still love having this to use at work. :)
UPDATE (7/25/12): One of the commenters posted a link where you can buy extra food containers for $5 off the crockpot website. Sweet!
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Pros:
* It looks cool. It made a couple of my co-workers "ooh" and "aah".
* It is compact, light, and easy to carry.
* It warms food great as long as you remember to plug it in! On average, it warmed my food to comfortable eating temperature within 1 ½ hours. This has included all kinds of foods from basic pureed soup to liver and onions. (I like liver).
* There is no smell from the food until you take the lid off to eat.
* The inner bowl cools quickly. I unplug the warmer, leave the inner container in the warmer while I eat so I don't have to mess with how to remove a hot metal bowl. By the time I finish eating my lunch, the inner bowl is cool enough at the top for me to remove it.
* I like the fact that I don't have to use the work microwave. It saves me time because I used to take a Lysol wipe to the office kitchen counter and a soapy paper towel to the microwave before using it. My office has a high population of folks who bring their own lunch (maybe around 70), which is great for budgets, but not so great when you get skeeved out over the residual gunk that was all over the microwave over the course of the week. With this little warmer, I put my food in the container, and plug it in and it's done. I rinse out the container at work, but it goes in the dishwasher at home. I save 5 to 10 minutes of pre-cleaning the office kitchen space, and I don't have to wait until it's past the "lunch rush".
Cons:
* It would be great if you could buy extra containers for it. I could see myself packing a whole week's worth of containers on Sunday night. There are also some days when I work past dinner, and it would be nice to be able to bring food in a second container. I did buy a second warmer, but I'd rather pay half the price and get extra inner containers.
* Don't heat spinach in it. Turns out bitter.
Other information:
* The lid on the inner container usually pops up slightly after 10 minutes of warming. The instructions did note this might happen and to not try to put the lid back on.
Based on a couple of other reviews stating concerns about bacteria and food safety, I decided to do a little experiment. I put tap water in the inner container and tested the temperature of water every hour for three hours. I also decided to test the temperature of actual food, again testing the temperature every hour for 3 hours. I used a Thermapen Instant Read digital thermometer to measure the temperatures. The results are in the table below. According to the NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) website, precooked foods need to be reheated to 165 °F when using a microwave. The FDA website states that hot foods at picnics should be kept at 140 °F. As you can see from the results I got, the water temperature surpassed the 165°F within an hour. The food surpassed the 140°F within 2 hours, and was just under 165 °F at about the 3 hour mark.
Time ----- Temperature Water ----- Temperature Food
9:45 am ----- 67.4°F ----------- 36 °F
10:47 am ---- 168.5°F ---------- 126.2 °F
11:45 am ---- 170 °F ---------- 145.1 °F
12:50 pm ---- 170.8°F ---------- 164.9 °F
Yes, it makes a fine pot of Ramen. Just break up the dry noodles into the pot, sprinkle in the seasoning packet and add water to the fill line. Plug it in and in an hour you'll have perfectly made, thoroughly heated Ramen and the noodles will not be mushy. You're welcome.
That said, I don't recommend it for reheating leftover noodles or rice. In my experience those do become mushy. But it does fine with dry noodles like Ramen. But for canned soup that has noodles in it, like chicken noodle soup - it does great.
I love that a can of soup fits perfectly in it. Pop open the can of soup, pour it in, close up the crock with both the inner and outer lid on and plug it in. It will be hot and ready to eat in about an hour.
Pro tip: you can order multiple inserts with lids directly from the Crock Pot company and just transport those instead of the whole crock pot back and forth between work and home. I found that securing the lids with a thick rubber band or two kept them from leaking while being transported to work.
Before pandemic: I took my mini crockpot to work and left it there at my desk. I brought in cans of soup and packets of Ramen that I kept in my desk to heat up whenever I wanted to have that for lunch. I either washed the insert and inner lid at work, or took it home to wash and just brought it back to work with me, sometimes filled with leftovers that I just popped into the mini crock and plugged in once I got to work. I personally found that if I turned it on to start heating up food at 8am or 11am, that food would be heated to the same ready-to-eat temp by lunch time and I never had any problems with it overheating anything.
And if I wanted to use it to heat up something homemade, I'd fill up one of my extra inserts kept at home and take just that to work (with rubber bands over it to keep it closed) and pop it into the mini crock pot once I got to work. I'd pop out the insert already in there, pop in the one I brought from home, and then when I was done with lunch, I'd put the clean one back in and put it away for the day. I'd take back home the one I'd brought in.
During pandemic: I took my mini crockpot home and have continued using it because I prefer the taste of evenly heated soups and Ramen cooked in it instead of the microwave. And now the one that I had just died and I'm immediately ordering a new one. I got A LOT of use out of the old one and I consider the price a good deal.
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Food is Hot.
There is No external heat coming off it
The internal flap does lift off a bit to vent steam when it is hot but outside the unit you would never know.
No smells escape.
I accidently for got it one day and left it on. I was so worried but it was fine. The food was a bit overheated but nothing untoward happened.
The stainless liner and lid I bring home, wash and take it to work the next day, place my soup or whatever inside, pop liner kid down, screw outer lid on and turn it on. At lunch, it is hot and ready, give it a stir and eat. Watch your tongue. It is HOT.
Tiene el tamaño perfecto para llevar mi comida, el recipiente exterior no es muy grande, cabe perfectamente en una lonchera y permite transportar la comida dentro del recipiente interior, ademas la tapa evita que se derrame el contenido pudiendo transportar sopa.
El recipiente interior es de aluminio y tiene la capacidad de 20 onzas (0.6 litros), lo suficiente para la comida de una persona, es fácil de lavar.
Al ser el calentador lento requiere conectarlo de 30 a 40 min antes de consumir los alimentos.
La recomiendo
This vital detail should be present in the advertising of the item. It is not. I am now faced with the cost and inconvenience of a return.
Works great.
Cheap plastic threads on top lid stripped right away on one but not the other. Didn't interfere with use (we leave them at work).