do I need to stir it? or will it do its own thing?

I'd stir it occasionally. Maybe once every 1-2 hours.

Stir, but you don't need to do so regularly. If you dont, it won't cook consistently, and stuff will stick to the bottom, which will taste bad when/ if you stir it in. It won't be a pain to clean because it won't stick too hard. It will finish faster if you move it around after it's heated.

/e wow.. between finishing reading the page of notes I was on and completing the post somebody already answered. Typically aren't enough people in CA for that.

//ee If your concerned because you are going to leave your house just stir before you go and keep it on low- mid low.

This post was edited by wheniwassevenishotacheetah on Jun 30 2012 05:25pm

the size of ur ingredients in the chili should be pretty small. it wont be a problem. i wouldnt even think i needed to stir it once, but i probably would when i tasted it halfway through. if u were doing a pot roast with halved potatoes, it would be a different story.

protip: use a liner, with water under it. nothing sticks to anything, and speedy cleanup.