Steeping in slow cooker

[Hal]

For those of you using slow cooker steep method I was wondering if you use just glass bottles, or not.

 

[downInTn]

Yes, only use glass.

 

[Hal]

That's what I thought. Thanks for the answer.

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[N9nemare]

I have a question regarding this topic.. What about glass dripper bottles? They have plastic tops but glass stems is this fine to use in a crock pot?

 

[rowdyplace]

Mine survived several times. I did get hard plastic tops for steeping.

 

[buffaloguy]

Yes, the glass dropper bottles are perfect. Ive been using the same ones for over 2 years.

 

[souljasam]

What about hdpe or maybe even mdpe plastic bottles? I know hdpe can handle the heat. Not sure about mdpe.

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[Sl4gathor]

Personally I use nothing but glass, there is so much crap in plastic that seeps into what ever is in them....
Not worth the risk...

 

[Hal]

One more question. How much water do you put in?

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[Exchaner]

Another question: how long a steep do I need in the crock pot, and how do I ensure the steam/humidity doesn't get inside the juice. I was thinking of putting the juice bottle inside of a bigger bottle....

 

[downInTn]

One more question. How much water do you put in?

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I usually go to just above the level of juice in the bottle. If the bottle is only a third full and you have water up close to the lid it can cause them to kinda float and tip over.

Another question: how long a steep do I need in the crock pot, and how do I ensure the steam/humidity doesn't get inside the juice. I was thinking of putting the juice bottle inside of a bigger bottle....

Four hours is the norm, I've gone longer on some tobaccos. I always keep the caps on.

 

[tyjames]

Stupid question, can't we just put it in the oven? I can set mine to 170 lowest.

 

[downInTn]

Sure, I don't think the source really matters. Here in about a month I'm thinking about using the console of my truck, lol. I'll have to check and see how hot it gets.

 

[tyjames]

I just threw in a bunch of bottles into a larger glass jar capped with water and threw it in. Sounds good to me rather than spend the money on a slow cooker and that being in the way all the time.

 

[Blueser]

Stupid question, can't we just put it in the oven? I can set mine to 170 lowest.

Not at all...been considering this myself...no reason why you and I can't experiment @ 170 in the oven...I don't know of any documented info on the heat limits and most effective ranges for our ultimate juice pleasures...

I say go for it...you may be a hero and make a break-thru discovery...

hurry or I'll beat you to it

 

[Hal]

That's for the tips. I just made up 2 different juices and steeped and let cool. So now I'm enjoying one right now. Its very smooth not harsh like some of my other creations have been that I let steep naturally.

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[Exchaner]

Stupid question, can't we just put it in the oven? I can set mine to 170 lowest.

That is actually a very smart question ! I have a small toaster oven that takes very little energy because of its small size. It also regulates the temp automatically. I just need to make sure first that the temp reading is accurate. Thanks for the suggestion.