Awwww...the last thing my big old trusty slow cooker will ever see is a beef brisket.

[Backseat Driver]

with onion, carrots, and mushrooms. The ceramic lid once again broke in two as I lifted it from the pot.

Instant add to the Christmas gift list!

[badhair77]

1. At least it went out on a high note.

Hope you could save dinner. Sorry about your misfortune but enjoy your new slow cooker.

[kimbutgar]

2. I feel for you

I had a slow cooker that was over 35 years old. It cooked a lot of good meals the last time I used it the wire made a cracking sound and when I unplugged it I had to pour water on a small flame.

Luckily my husband and brought a brand new bigger one about a month earlier at a flea market that has a removable ceramic dish that can be washed detached from the heating element.

[Kali]

3. google make/model

replacing lid may be better than the new models. they heat to high.

[The Polack MSgt]

4. The loss of a well-used tool is always a bummer

I second the recommendation to at least check for a lid online

I had an enamel clad cast iron Dutch oven go missing in a move and relearning how to make a pot roast with its replacement was aggravating

So at least take a look

[Major Nikon]

5. Might want to consider local thrift stores

Lots of people are getting rid of their slow cookers when they get one of the more modern all-in-one designed units. I know mine isn't long for my kitchen. I haven't used it in a long time and it's just taking up space right now. I might find some way to use it over the holidays, but if not I'm going to just donate it.

[stevil]

6. That brisket was so good....

It broke the pot.

[usonian]

7. I am a genius at breaking ceramic lids.

Gave up on tagines entirely.

Instant Pot has gone the cast iron route with a slow cooker (electric, with controls). You can chip the enamel but even I find cast iron hard to break. Obviously, no pressure cooker function with that gravity held lid.

Or you could just get a cast iron (enameled if you like) pot and put it in the oven.

[Sneederbunk]

8. One of the great inventions of my lifetime.

[dem in texas]

9. Love My old Crock Pot

Bought mine in the 70's It finally gave out after 40 years. Bought a new one. It was not the same, cooked too hot. Found another "oldie" at an estate sale. It's perfect.

[RamblingRose]

10. The new ones cook way too hot. I found an old old round harvest gold crockpot with the plastic lid

& non-removable crock at the thrift store for $2. It works like a charm! I liked it so much I went back and got 2 more: one for my daughter and one for when this one dies. Crock pot liners make cleanup easy.

I still have 2 of the newer crockpots: 4 qt. & 6 qt. I'll be using them both on Thanksgiving. The large one to cook a turkey breast & the smaller one for tater tot casserole.

Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble