The safest approach for a small hole is to cut-off the Crockpot plug, leaving 6 inches of cord still attached to the plug. Pass the wire from the Crockpot through a small hole to the exterior, then reconnect the plug end, using twisting and taping. That way, the splice is outside of the kiln's moisture. Better yet, cut a big hole, and fashion a stopper with a notch, to reclose the hole after passing the intact Crockpot cord. [My preference is to be able to replace the Crockpot with a new one, if needed, without having to do additional work.]
Bob
Bob