What would cause a crockpots lid to break?

Unfortunately, no! the point of a crock pot is the slow cooking to keep all of the moisture in the dish. When using a crock pot, you are not even supposed to open the pot once it has started cooking. Foil or plates will let air in which will dry out the food. If a skillet lid fits tightly, that would be fine. my advice is to watch the weekly sales ads. They often feature brand new crockpots for under $20.

I've never heard of anything like this. I did break a crock pot lid once when I dropped it.

Is it possible someone used a cold, wet rag to lift the lid and peek inside?

It doesn't make sense to me that the lid was intact on the top but glass and food went everywhere?

I agree with phukt_ on the cause.

Replacing the lid will be time-consuming but not difficult; a good used crock-pot will run $5 - 10 at the thrift store, but some thrift stores will also have bins of lids - pan and crock-pot - one of which may well fit your existing pot.

Forget trying to order a new lid: it will take forever, and cost almost as much as a new pot.

Depends on if your crock is a Rival, and Libby is correct, they're doing a MAJOR recall of some of their models, due to "long term unforseen results from the units" as Rival put it on the phone to me when I called:

Go to Rivalrecall.com to register is you have any of the following: "Models 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070, and 5445

Manufactured between January 1999 and September 2004

If you purchased one of these Rival® Slow Cookers, stop using it immediately. Rival will replace the slow cooker base only of your model.Please DO NOT dispose of the lid and the stoneware insert." per Rival.

Christopher K.

Some elements can only be added at the end of the cooking time. When using milk and sour cream be sure to wait until the last fifteen minutes of cooking time before adding these ingredients. Unless the recipe states otherwise, seafood only needs to be included during the last hour of cooking time.

Pasta and rice cook requirements are quite different for crock-pot cooking. For the best results with pasta, cook in boiling water until just tender, and then add the pasta to the main dish during the last thirty minutes of cooking time. You should also try to use long grain converted rice for the best results. If the rice does not appear cooked completely through, you can add another 1-1.5 cups of liquid per cup of rice. Always boil beans before adding them to the crock-pot for cooking.

Frozen foods can be used in crock-pot cooking. When cooking frozen means you should use at least one cup of warm liquid along with the meat. When preparing these types of meals you should all for and additional four to six hours on low temperature or two hours on high.

Contrary to popular belief, cooking raw meat in the crock-pot is very safe. During the cooking process, the meat's internal temperature reaches approximately 170 degrees in beef and 190 degrees in poultry. Two important things to remember however is to always cook the meat for its complete time recommended in the recipe recommend time. Secondly, do not remove the lid on the slow cooker. There is no requirement to brown meat beforehand unless the you prefer the look and taste of browned meat.

When cooking in a crock-pot the best flavors will come from whole herbs and spices. Crushed herbs and spices rapidly lose their flavor during the long cooking time, but whole spices keep their flavor during the entire cooking time because they take longer to let go of their flavor.

Crock-pots can be used to make desserts and baked goods as well. You should be sure not to over beat breads and cakes; and should always follow the recommended recipe guidelines. Never add water to the crock-pot unless it specifically says to do so. Always allow cakes and breads to sit and cool for five to seven minutes before taking them out of the pan.

Vegetables like potatoes and carrots should be cut no larger than 1" thick, and put in the bottom of the pot, since they require more time to cook. Crock-pot cooking can be delicious for both meals and desserts when some basic guidelines are followed.

Maybe this will make you know what your fault was, or even better maybe the fault was with the crockpot! If then, contact the manufacturer and ask him to repair it. Hope this helped you, :).

Rival Crock Pot Model 3040

I am pretty sure you had an unseen hairline crack before you began cooking. Then the heat from cooking finished the job.

Presumably heat from the steam.

Contact the manufacturer & complain.

Pressure from too high heat ? or temperature shock?

Was it actually GLASS?

the heat and not put on correctly