Crock-Pot didn't ask for this.
After last Tuesday's This Is Usepisode ended with a Crock-Pot fire that could, in all likelihood, lead to the impending death of a beloved main character, the slow cooker company was forced to do major damage control.
SEE ALSO:Here's why 'This Is Us' fans are cursing their crockpotsThough Crock-Pots are actually quite safe, the episode had us resenting the perfectly fine appliance for its (potential) role in our favorite character's devastating demise. And though we will be the first to acknowledge that it's irrational to hold a grudge, we're going to hold onto it just a little bit longer.
If you, like us, are planning to stay steamed justthrough the February 6 season finale, but still want stewed meats for Super Bowl 2018 (which airs just before the tragic episode), here's 18 dishes you can make sans slow-cooker.
Sorry Crock-Pot. We still love you.
Pulled Pork
Credit: Slawomir Fajer/shutterstockEasy Oven-Cooked Pulled Pork from Serious Eats
Braised Dutch Oven Pulled Pork from Our Salty Kitchen
Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese from The Spruce
Baked Beans
Baked beans in tomato sauce on plate and toast ; Shutterstock ID 379975201Credit: Shutterstock / AmaritaThree-Bean Baked Beans from Simply Recipes
Bacon Baked Beans from The Chunky Chef
Quick Southern-Style Baked Beans from The Pioneer Woman
Chili
homemade chili in colorful bowls with chips and cheddar cheese; Shutterstock ID 790842937Credit: Shutterstock / Lynne Ann MitchellChili Con Carne from The Kitchn
Basic Vegetarian Chili from Chowhound
Easy Chili Mac from Genius Kitchen
Brisket
Slow Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Sandwich with Sides; Shutterstock ID 669379051Credit: Shutterstock / Brent HofackerPulled Brisket Sliders from Epicurious
Brisket Tacos from Saveur
Onion-Braised Beef Brisket from Once Upon a Chef
Cornbread
Piece of freshly baked cornbread with butter and honey dripping off the top; Shutterstock ID 1011644296Credit: Shutterstock / David P. SmithSour Cream Cornbread with Aleppo Pepper from Smitten Kitchen
Castiron Skillet Cornbread with Blueberries from Jessica Gavin
Cornbread with Harissa Butter from David Lebovitz
Brownies
Close up of Chocolate cake on wooden tray.; Shutterstock ID 791802109Credit: Shutterstock / Trum RonnarongKentucky Bourbon Brownies from Southern Soufflé
Mexican Brownies from Sweet Life
Baked Chocolate Pudding from Barefoot Contessa
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