Okay, so the light bulb joke doesn’t translate, but here’s one: How many ounces of chili can you fit in a crock pot before your family complains? Answer: At least 192, but they’ll still ask if there’s dessert. Always with the dessert.
And if you’re wondering about ounces vs. fluid ounces—don’t sweat it. For liquids like broth or water, they’re the same. For solid ingredients? Just approximate. A pound of beef is about 16 dry ounces, but in a crock pot, it takes up roughly 16 fluid ounces of space. Close enough for government work and delicious dinners.
