Best Slow Cookers With Reviews

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I fell in love with this Disney Mickey Mouse slow cooker and dipper. I needed a new slow cooker since my old one was quite small and didn't have variable settings (low, medium, high). I'm so glad I found this one! The Disney motif gives it a fun, but still classy feel and looks great in my kitchen. I've had numerous compliments from kids to adults about how cute this slow cooker is. I just recently had a get together with a few close family and friends where everyone was gushing about this slow cooker. It also works perfectly. Being that it is 5 quart, I was able to make an Indian rice dish for about 10 people without any issues. Since it's a slow cooker, the dish took time, but came out perfect. Being able to adjust the temperature was a huge boon as this allows me to make more dishes and experiment a little more with my slow cooker, which I hadn't been able to in the past. The dipper is just a little extra bonus as you can warm chocolate, cheese or dips, perfect for game day, parties or even just a little evening snack. I also love that it's made of stoneware so I know the quality and durability is there. I still can't get over the cute design especially with the handles being Mickey's head. I have absolutely no complaints and would recommend this slow cooker to anyone who wants to add a little fun into their cooking regimen without compromising sophistication or quality.

So, this definitely does not seem as large as indicated. The capacity inside seems much smaller than my tradition shape/ style slow cooker. I am also disappointed that I didn't realize the insert is made of metal, not stoneware! That is a real bummer to me. One of the best things about my other crock pots is the fact that I am cooking in stoneware. The biggest perk of this show cooker is the portability. The square shape allows for easy packing and stacking. It does seem durable and is functional. The size seems way off, but I will actually measure how much liquid it holds in comparison to my other slow cooker and see if it is just an optical illusion. If I had to do it over again I'd probably look for another option. Mainly due to the small size and metal insert.

I have used this slow cooker twice since I bought it. I really like the size, it's a 6 quart, for my family of 4. It certainly would be big enough for having guests over too. I bought a red one. I love the color. The Nesco is simple to use, low, medium, high and warm. I can take out the center to wash it in the dishwasher. It's a great replacement for an old one I had. This one is even better!

The Nesco 6 quart roaster oven is a life saver because my oven and stove top aren't working. I cut up and roasted a 10 pound turkey in it, then made a delicious soup. It roasts beautifully. My only issue is the roasting pan is hard to clean. It has been sitting with hot soapy water for days and I still can't get the sides completely clean, that is reason for 4 star rating

Hooray! A slow cooker that cooks at the right SLOW cooker temperature and doesn't burn and dry out food all to heck! Finally, my reciples turn out wonderfully again! Before I found KitchenAid's model, I had a hard time finding a decent slow cooker. I am a lifetime slow cooker cook, and when my vintage model finally went to slow cooker heaven, I purchased a new model (not KitchenAid). Imagine my surprise when, for the first time in 30 years, I came home to a time-tested reciple to find it boiling away to mush! I thought I must have a defective unit, so I exchanged it. The second model did the same thing. That's when I did some research and learned that many manufacterers have now turned up the temperature on slow cookers. The advice I was given was, "just reduce the cooking time to 5-6 hours." Huh? Would you like to tell my boss that I can no longer work an 8 hour work day - sure! Isn't that why slow cookers are so popular - cooking while you are at work? And listen, I grew up in the 60s and 70s and everybody had a (lower temperature) slow cooker - I never knew anyone who had problems. The low temperature (but high enough for safety) for a longer period of time is the point of a slow cooker. Fortunately I learned about the KitchenAid. The temperatures on all settings are perfect. It features not just low and high, but also medium, allowing options for a wide range of reciples, and the keep warm function is a life saver for traffic jam days. The programmable feature is great too, especially for someone used to the vintage models with the knobs (kind of miss those knobs, but I'll get over it). Thank you KitchenAid, for making a REAL slow cooker. I highly recommend this model.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] For years, I have been using a 6 quart slow cooker, which worked great, but always thought it was a bit too small for my family of 5 or at the Holidays (and I like to make sure I have leftovers to freeze or use for a few days). So, I finally decided to try an 8 quart and I love this size! I can now easily double a recipe and it all fits. Some other features I really like; 1. Very easy to clean because the outside chrome colored base wipes clean and the inside black container pulls out simply and has come clean in the dishwasher every time I have used it with no problems. 2. The red light of the digital clock is easy to read even a room away. 3. The clock counts down while cooking and counts up while on warm (I really appreciate this feature because I know how long ago it switched to 'warm,' especially due to one of the 'minor inconveniences' I list below). 3. There is a warm, low and high setting and switches to warm after the low/high timer has counted down. 4. Simple to set the timer/setting and use with the 30 minute increments on both low and high settings. The time blinks while setting and then stays solid red once you have it the way you want. 5. Cooks well and has not burned or undercooked any recipe I have made so far. I have made soups, desserts, and casseroles. 6. Buttons push easily without having to push hard. As I stated in my title, it is almost the perfect slow cooker, but there are 2 things I wished were different and I consider more of minor inconveniences rather than negatives; 1. I think the cord is too short, it would be better if a little longer. I can only use it at one of my kitchen outlets, because of this (other outlets would require a longer cord). I can and will use it, but multiple outlet choices would be nicer. 2. I am spoiled with my last slow cooker as it would beep three times when it finished the cooking countdown and then switched to the warm setting. This one does not 'beep' at all and I have to keep a closer eye on the timer when I know it is getting close to being down. Luckily, the warm setting does count up, so at least I know how long ago it switched. I must admit, I really l do miss the 'beep,' feature of my other one. Again, not a deal breaker, as I really like this slow cooker overall.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got this 4 days ago and love it! It is very attractive with the stainless outside. It is lightweight and easy to handle, yet very stable on the counter. This is a 6 quart cooker, but does not seem to take up too much counter space. The lid fit very well. The gasket on the lid looks like it will need to be cared for gently, but time will tell. I have cooked ham and beans, pot roast and overnight oatmeal with great results. No hot spots or burning. Because this has three cooking modes, manual, flexcook, and program, I recommend reading the manual before starting, but it was quick reading and easy to understand. I do not have a lot of recipes requiring flexcook, but I like having that feature when I need it. When the cooker finishes its programmed cooking, a chime sounds. I was very happy that it was not an annoying chime, but I think it could have been two chimes instead of one (easy to miss it) and maybe slightly louder so that it could be heard in another room. The handles have metal arms that lock the lid down for transporting. I love that feature for taking to potlucks. I would like to see them be able to fold down further to allow better access to the insert, but it's not a major issue. One design feature that I think definitely needs improving is the insulation. The outside of the cooker gets very hot. Little hands reaching up could get burned. All in all though, I am very happy with this slow cooker. It will definitely be staying in an easy to reach spot on my shelf!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love my Hamilton Beach 6 quart slow cooker! The reasons: Hamilton Beach quality; light weight; classic design; set the time and go. Hamilton Beach quality is, as always, very impressive. The ceramic insert is well made but still so much lighter than the classic slow cooker. It cleaned up easily and heated evenly. The 6 quart design is the same as other slow cookers but is smaller and takes up less room which is great for a smaller kitchen. The set the time and temperature feature is GREAT! I put my chicken & sauces in, set the temperature and time and it TURNS ITSELF TO WARM when the cook time is up! I didn't have to set an additional timer as a reminder. I am SO happy! Overall - I am absolutely satisfied with this product. I now feel more confident using a slow cooker that I don't have to babysit. Hamilton Beach Slow Cookers are a God-send.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was in the market for a multi cooker, and after much research settled on the 'Hamilton Beach 4.5 QT Multi Cooker with Glass Lid'. I made my choice for a couple of reasons. Firstly, as the title reveals, this multi cooker has a 'glass lid'. Most of the ones I came across in my research did not. This feature is important to me in that I like to see how my meal is coming along without having to open up the cooker. It just looses too much heat that way. Secondly, I wanted a cooker that had a number of functions... without being an overwhelming amount. A few I looked at had settings for 'porridge' and such. I mean, when was the last time anyone made a batch of porridge?!? This Hamilton Beach model seemed to fit the bill. I received my Hamilton Beach 4.5 Quart Multi Cooker with Glass Lid and was immediately impressed. Firstly, I loved the fact that the lid was attached and on a spring hinge. I didn't have to worry about it getting broken or misplaced...or my cats getting into my 'cooking creation'. Secondly,I liked the removable non-stick pot. A number of the cookers I researched came with stainless steel pots. I know they are nice, but they can be a bear to clean. And third, I found the attached swing-away handle to be a nice feature. It will come in very handy in taking a batch of my meatballs over for Thanksgiving dinner. I was extremely anxious to try out my new Hamilton Beach 4.5 Qt Multi Cooker with Glass Lid. I was in the mood for chili and settled on making some in it. Rather than dirty a fry pan to brown my meat, I decided to use the 'Saute' feature on the multi cooker to do just that. I found the controls to be a little confusing having to refer to the directions a couple of times to figure it out. But after I did, things were fine. My meat browned nicely as you can see by the attached photo. I easily drained the meat using the handles built into the removable pot. Very nice feature. It was now time to load all the ingredients in the pot and get my chili cooking. I found that I could really load it up. The size of the pot is deceiving when you first look at it. But it easily held a full batch of chili. I set the 'Slow Cooker-Low' function for 8 hours and let it go. After cooking was complete, it was time to give it the 'taste test'. I must admit, it was the best batch of chili I had made in a long time. The flavor of the seasonings was nicely infused in the meat and it was nice and hot....just like I like it. I was very happy with how my Hamilton Beach 4.5 Qt Multi Cooker performed. And cleanup was a breeze. (I was worried about cleaning the glass lid being it wasn't detachable, but not a problem. It cleanup up easily. All in all, I can highly recommend the Hamilton Beach 4.5 Qt Multi cooker. As my title suggests, it's a very capable unit that has many useful functions and works well. The control set is a little hard to figure out, but one you do, you'll be on your way to making some great meals. Five stars!

I didn’t know that they made 10 quart slow cooker’s. Wow! I’m happy owning this simplistic model because of the low cost and high performance. Don’t need all the digital bells and whistles. Doesn’t even have a lighted knob. My only issue is it has a short short cord. I assume it’s designed that way so people don’t get tempted to stretch it far leaving a cord in the way or dangling making it prone for an accident. Used it this weekend to make white bean green chili stew, dinner was done on time! It works just as good as my other fancier smaller ones. Update. Bought this 9 months ago and it is still the best Slow Cooker I have ever owned, all around, and I’ve owned about a dozen over the years, still have 3 others. We use it at least once a week, sometime up to 3 times. Please don’t knock me I work long hours and I have a lot of kids and family still coming around so this is a irresistible solution. Plus too I grew up with slow cooker’s and I’ve only gotten better at using them and finding recipes. It’s just too easy, the anticipation from the smell of the food cooking/melding, always delicious, and cost efficient. After 9 months of use, I can still clean it up like it’s brand new. I am not searching for anything else.

Very Nice slow cooker , that looks like high quality, except for the fact the top does not lock into place, so Once I use it I really hope the top lid keeps the tempture and heat inside since there are no locks or seal around the edges. The lid stays in place for the most part, when you lift it up in order to serve out of it, but the main focus will be if it stays in place, heats the food, and cooks the food above all, I will update after I try out a few recipes,

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Elite Platinum 8.5 qt Stainless Steel Digital Slow cooker is huge, and looks super sleek setting on the counter! I cooked a very large chuck roast with all the fixins in it this weekend, and there was still plenty of room left! It heated quickly, and was simmering away even on low in no time. The digital settings are easy to read and operate, but I found a couple of small flaws. It turns itself completely off at the end of the timer setting, and I really wish there was an option for it to turn to warm when the timer went off. What if you are late coming home because of an emergency, and now your food has been turned off for hours and is ruined. Unlikely I know, but still possible. Also there isn't a way to not set a timer. You can adjust the time of course, but no way to turn it off completely. It goes up really high though, so you can plan ahead and adjust is for way longer than you think you might be. Not a major flaw, just something I thought about. Other than that this thing is awesome though! I really like how the lid fits so well. My other slow cooker the lid was wonky, and half the time I would notice it wasn't completely flush. My roast turned out super tender, and it was easy to clean up! I use a slow cooker at least once a week, and I see this one being part of my kitchen for a very long time to come!

I compared a lot of slow cookers and finally choose this model because of its smaller size. I have a Mealthy 6qt. pressure cooker that is basically the same as an InstantPot and it has a slow cooker function so I really did not need another 6qt. sized appliance to store in the kitchen. I really only wanted a small slow cooker for chip dips I make occasionally, and don't need a big slow cooker for that. Of course I wanted a quality slow cooker and not just a cheap small model. So after quite a bit of research I choose this model... Not too small but not too big. My favorite Chip Dip to make is a Mexican style that is super easy. 1) 1 lb of fried ground beef 2) 1 medium sized jar of your favorite salsa 3) 1/2 brick of the Velvetta cheese - Through it all in and set unit to high for awhile until it all melts together and you have some fabulous Chip Dip for Tortilla Chips!

It was for my son haven't seen it yet but he said it was big nice looking but haven't used it yet. He used it once and said their was no rubber seal around the top and it just sits on there and moved not really the greatest not happy for the price.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm really impressed with the Black and Decker 7 Quart Digital Slow Cooker. It was everything I was expecting and more. I made sure to read the manual before I started using it since it has more features than a regular slow cooker and I'm glad I did. Let's start with the slow cooker itself. The stoneware pot is durable, safe to use and easy to clean. The fact that it's 7 quarts lets me cook larger meals especially when I have guests over. Just last week I was able to make a delicious rice meal that fed 6 guests and had left overs. The digital function makes it more precise and has some preset options that helps with cooking. You can customize temperature and time, which makes cooking more accurate and fun. It came with a recipe book too, so I was able to try some of the newer dessert dishes, which with the help of the slow cooker came out tasting amazing. The function I was less familiar with is the sous vide. I've only tried it a little in the past and with mixed results. I decided to try again using the included starter kit and a new recipe I'd found. The results were so much better; the cauliflower alfredo pasta actually turned out better than making it by hand. Being that this is a slow cooker, it allowed for some of the same slow methodical cooking you expect from a slow cooker, but in sous vide form. There is also a temperature probe included so you can measure the exact temperature you need your food to be. All of these features give this slow cooker an edge you won't find with many other kitchen appliances. The small things like side grips to keep the lid on tight and multi-holes for the temperature probe so that it can check temperatures in various parts of the slow cooker is what makes this go above and beyond other slow cookers I've used. Overall, I'm so pleased with the quality, ease of use and precision cooking this slow cooker allows me to do. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a high quality slow cooker that has multi-functionality and convenience.

I just love love my Rice Cooker now I can cook perfect rice and also steamed vegetables or meats all at the same time. Thanks a million times. Sandra Tillery

I would have preferred a programable model but since no one seems to make one for use single people, this will do. I have not used it yet but will be shortly. When you're cooking for one you don't need a huge pot. This should make one dinner and one leftover, just right.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am truly impressed with the quality, size and functionality of this stainless steel slow cooker. I like that the insert is aluminum which makes its light weight and easy to maneuver. What I love the most about this slow cooker is that it is truly non stick, which makes cleaning up so easy. I really like how it has six different cook setting which has allowed me to eliminate multiple appliances in my kitchen. I really like that it is a large slow cooker at 7 quarts, which is perfect for my family. I also like that it has a nice LCD screen which allows me to easily see the the correct temperature and the timer. The one thing I do not like is how hot the handle of the lid gets, so I do use a hot pad but wish it had a handle made of of something that wouldn't not get so hot. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a larger multipurpose slow cooker as you will not be disappointed by this one.