Slow cookers have long been a kitchen staple, but it can be hard to choose the perfect one with all the options on the market. These are the best slow cookers for every home cook, according to our hands-on tests.
Christa Glennie is a former restaurant professional who has logged nearly two decades as a writer and editor covering people and trends in food, drink, dining, and agriculture. She's the food editor of Buffalo Spree magazine and has published work in Food & Wine, USA Today, Feast and Field, and more.Around 80% of American households own a slow cooker. In an ideal world, we’d proudly display it, gently warming aon our kitchen counters. But that isn’t always realistic.
Overall, the Cuisinart earned perfect scores on every test we performed. We loved its oblong shape, which makes it super easy to fit in all your meats, veggies, and sauce without overfilling and allows for even cooking throughout. Not to mention that it sautées, browns, and steams, making this the ultimate one-pot cooker.
With such a stellar performance, you may be wondering why this slow cooker didn’t take the top spot on our list. We preferred the slightly rounded rectangular shape of theto the oval shape of this cooker, but that hardly makes the Hamilton Beach Temp Tracker a step down. Plus, this one is far more affordable by comparison. If you’re still on the fence, we promise this runner-up doesn’t require you to settle for less — we’re huge fans.
It’s classic, sturdy, and easy to use, with lots of room for big batches — we love this reliable slow cooker.This Crock-Pot may be the large-capacity slow cooker of our dreams, and it makes an excellent gift for people who entertain or have big families . We’ll just say it — this 8-quart slow cooker is, well, large. We found that it would be suitable for feeding 6–10 people,for Sunday’s game.
But no aspect of this cooker, in design or ability, has been overlooked due to its small footprint. You can use its nonstick interior pot directly on the stovetop for browning meats and veggies. Plus, it offers enough space for a modest pot roast and heats evenly and efficiently. We also felt it was easy to clean — much more so than other slow cookers we tested. And with its elevated feel and design, it would fit in on any kitchen countertop without being an eye sore.
This machine is perfect for the “set-and-forget” cooking style, featuring clear labels and several options for scheduling and cooking types. However, it’s not comfortable to cart around, and the affordable price translates to some of its elements feeling flimsy.
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