Frequently Asked Questions : Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners made of?
The liners are made of a special material suitable for cooking foods in slow cookers on high or low settings.  Reynolds has safely used this blend of nylon resins for over 30 years.

Are the Slow Cooker Liners made of the same material as Reynolds® Oven Bags?
Yes, but this product has been specifically tested and designed to guarantee performance only when used as a slow cooker liner, so no ties or oven cooking instructions have been included.

Why can’t I use Oven Bags in my slow cooker?
Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners were specifically developed and sized for use in slow cookers, while Oven Bags were designed and sized to hold large cuts of meat for pan-roasting in the oven. There is enough of a size and shape differential between the products that we recommend using each product for its intended use.

Can Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners be used in countertop electric roaster ovens?
We do not recommend using Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners in electric roaster ovens because we have found that many electric roaster ovens have hot spots that exceed even the high temperature maximum for this material.  Exceeding the high temperature maximum for this material may cause melting.

Why was this liner size chosen?
The liner size, 13” x 21”, was chosen after extensive testing of multiple shapes, sizes and brands of slow cookers. This size fits the majority of slow cookers on the market.

Can I use Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners to store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer?
Leftover food should only be stored in the liner while it is still in the slow cooker bowl. At no time should the liner be lifted from the bowl with food inside. While the slow cooker liner material is excellent for cooking, it does not provide a barrier against moisture loss for food storage. Freezer storage is not recommended for slow cooker bowls.

Can I prepare ingredients ahead and refrigerate in the Slow Cooker Liner?
Yes, follow package directions for lining the slow cooker bowl. Place food in the lined-slow cooker bowl, cover and refrigerate. When ready to cook, place slow cooker bowl in slow cooker heating unit, then turn on slow cooker. Cook according to recipe.

Do Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners carry a Kosher symbol?
Yes, this product is certified Kosher and carries a Kosher symbol.