Depending on the device, times can vary. I have three crock pots, and find that the newer big one cooks at a much lower temperature than the older big one. I do pot roast, roast chicken, and you can even bake potatoes and such in a crock pot.

I also have a very small one, my oatmeal pot. I set it up the night before to cook oatmeal--start with very hot water--it basically keeps it hot all night after cooking with the hot water when you first mix it, but it is very creamy, and this is a great way to soften up raisins.

SRS