Would you buy a pot that stirs itself?

[Hesster]

Doesn't work, apparently. Here's a video demonstrating the real action:

Infomercialism - Robo Stir

This guy has a bunch of videos about cheap products sold on short infomercials. He usually shows the actual product, unless it's really old and no longer available. They're absolutely hysterical, so I'd recommend giving them a watch.

Infomercialism

[Gilah G.]

My hubby says, "I need to stop stirring the pot"
So, we won't be purchasing one.

[Naturen]

Originally Posted by Gilah G.

My hubby says, "I need to stop stirring the pot"
So, we won't be purchasing one.

That's funny!

[Gilah G.]

[dogbert_2001]

Labs have hot plates that can spin a magnetic bar inside your mixture.

And microwaves have turntables, which is pretty close to stirring.

So, not a crazy idea.

[weltschmerz]

That's a LOT of washing up, so....no.

[Hesster]

Originally Posted by weltschmerz

That's a LOT of washing up, so....no.

You don't have to use all of the parts, you know. The pot, stirring arm and maybe the lid are the only parts you would need to use to make it work. If you don't need to use the baskets you could just take them off and set them aside before you start cooking.

[OpenD]

Originally Posted by Meyerland

Maybe if I made risotto every week.

Who stirs risotto? I sure don't.

Matter of fact, Breville makes a high end electric risotto and rice pot that makes a point about not needing to stir the risotto.

Breville® Risotto Plus™ Rice and Risotto Maker | Sur La Table

The only things I can think of in which constant stirring are needed to keep from burning are cheese and cream sauces, and chocolate, neither of which I bother with much any more.

[rainroosty]

Nope. Never. I love to cook.

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by OpenD

...The only things I can think of in which constant stirring are needed to keep from burning are cheese and cream sauces, and chocolate, neither of which I bother with much any more.

And my chocolate-brown gumbo roux .