on the stove, switch off the burner and let it cool naturally. Never add cold water to hot ceramic. Once cool, inspect for damage and replace a cracked crock. Those extra precautions can protect both your dinner and your family.
My daughter-in-law was making chili when we heard a terrible noise from the kitchen; we thought something had exploded. Thank God she wasn’t hurt, but she was so scared her legs were shaking. Any ideas what could have caused this? The bottom just fell out…
