Yup. i think it happened in the mid or late 80s after models like this were made. FDA stated older slow cookers may potentially keep food in the danger zone too long(i think the real concern was people reheating a meal in a older one, i dont) and changed regulations to make them run hotter. I hate the newer ones. My parents went thru 3 of them in a couple of years after they threw away one similar to this, because new is better right? Every one they tried boiled even on low. Makes for a tough roast. Now they just don’t slow cook anymore. For that reason I wont be letting this gem go!

I have a 12 volt car battery charger that I bought at Sears in 1978. I know there must be something older that I bought. I'll think of it.

Same here! Saw that and smelled the Italian Beef my parents used to make.

I remember reading somewhere why old crock pots cooked better and it was something about the heating elements in ones like this is different in modern crock pots. I think it was related to the heat output being less on the old ones because new regulations made modern crockpots cook hotter.

It starts at high for I think 2 hours, then shifts to low. Good to have if you want to being something up to a safe temperature quicker then cooking on just low, or to just lower cooking time. I use it all the time when i make a roast like OP. 10 hours, starting with auto shift…..makes a melt in your mouth chuck roast every single time.

Barbour Jacket. 12 years. 12 winters. Been back to be repaired once and stitched a few times.

I did have one like that, it was made by rival. Used it one time to make chili, and it wasn’t until after i cooked and ate, i realized the crock didn’t come out. It also ran pretty hot for a vintage slow cooker, and only heated at the bottom which of course burned the entire bottom. I somehow got it clean, but never used it again. Sold it at a yard sale a few years later. I love this model tho! my grandma took good care of it, its mint inside and out. Silver lining inside still looks brand new. Ive been keeping it in the same condition tho I use it often. It just cooks perfect. No boiling

I had to make it when I couldn't find it.

You taking lightweight as somewhat flimsy is ignorant. That bag has a 10 year warranty...you will not get that off etsy or the used market.

You, nor 99.9% of humans know different types of leather as there is no ISO standard for leather, so we consumers can't use that as a differentiating factor. That bag is pigskin, ergo lighter. Want more warranty and heavier? Get a cow leather bag.

There are no mixed opinion on Saddleback, only mixed up people. All their leathergoods are 100% rock solid.

And you keep mentioning back support. That's not a thing. Want back support? Buy a brace. Want a backpack? Get one.

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Glass lid! Those were so great

Good point. I would stop using it if the finish is worn or chipped in any areas.

Just make sure you switch off at the plug when you're not using / go to bed. This is us fans if you know you know....

My parents got married in '78 and have same one! So many pot roasts.

The people need to know!

My mom has this same one and still uses it! It’s definitely a keeper

Jack approves of this Crock Pot

A token amount of veg..

You’re on. Did add 1 1/2 cups of red when I did the cooking. Killed the rest of the bottle during the meal.

Heard ….. TY

That’s one hunk of lean horse meat 🥩

That's awesome then. Yeah the one that it couldn't come out just didn't work long term. Cleaning it and not being able to put it in the sink was just too tedious lol.

Allergies and wildfires are very good reasons, thanks for getting back to me :)

I thought you meant the meat was the gift and I was like, 'That's a keeper'.

I should make a roast this weekend…