Can you put a hot crock pot in the fridge?

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FatnHappy
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Can you put a hot crock pot in the fridge?

Post by FatnHappy » Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:42 pm

Sorry if this is a dumb question, can you put a hot crock pot in the fridge?
Will it damage the pot?
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Sue
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Re: Can you put a hot crock pot in the fridge?

Post by Sue » Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:11 am

Absolutely not. It's about food poisoning more than cracking the pot.
Let the food cool down completely.
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RZ-Admin
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Re: Can you put a hot crock pot in the fridge?

Post by RZ-Admin » Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:06 pm

Thanks for answering that Sue. :)
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Shadows1
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Re: Can you put a hot crock pot in the fridge?

Post by Shadows1 » Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:32 pm

Link to USDA:
https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Can-you- ... frigerator
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