Thread: Pickle Pot
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Old August 22nd 04, 11:57 PM
Kendall Davies
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BE VERY CAREFUL heating Pyrex on direct heat, it can explode into hundreds
of razor sharp fragments if its the ordinary everyday kind. I'm sure lots
of people will say that they have done it safely but I've had something
explode and it is potentially lethal.

I'd put the Pyrex pot in another container (an old saucepan maybe) and
carefully pour in hot water to surround it, but not so deep as to make the
pickle pot float. It might suit your requirements and be warm enough just
like that.

If you have to heat the pan do so very gently that the water does not boil
and tip up the pickle pot.

Don't leave this unattended as the water has an unhelpful knack of boiling
dry and your in the potentially exploding Pyrex situation once more.

Hope this helps - Kendall




"Charlie" wrote in message
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Sorry, I've had lots of questions lately! Could a pickle pot be as simple
as a small Pyrex dish with a lid on the lowest (electric) hob setting? My
"studio" is my kitchen so it would be convenient! I could probably

stretch
to a slow cooker type thing which I've seen recommended but I'd have to
store it somewhere!

Charlie.


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