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Our Live Team has put together a list of pros/cons of their favorite slow cookers for you!
Stefanie's Review of the HAMILTON BEACH 6-QUART SLOW COOKER
Pros:
-easy to use
-manual or automatic
-if you use automatic is switches to stay warm when time is up
-shows time left in minutes
-has clamps to travel with
-has a meat probe for exact temperature
Cons:
-large
-cooks hot
-dented/ not great quality
Tracie's Review of her 3 Slow Cookers
1. Rock Crock and Slow Cooker Stand
The Rock Crock comes in two sizes: 4 qt and 2.5 qt.
Pros:
Multiple sizes available for one base
The Rock Crock can go on the stovetop to sear meat prior to slow cooking
Insert and lid are dishwasher safe
Cons:
Runs hot
Doesn’t have automatic shut off
Pros:
Inexpensive
Cute
A trusted brand that lasts for many, many years
Keeps a true temperature
Cons:
Cleanup can be challenging; a slow cooker liner helps with this
No automatic shutoff
3. Ninja 4-in-1 (I’ve had mine for 4 or 5 years, and still love it. The current model has upgrades as well)
Pros:
Stovetop and oven functions to sear or roast right in the slow cooker
Dishwasher safe insert
Cleans up beautifully
Automatically turns to warm when time is up
Cons:
Higher price point
>>If I had to go down to one slow cooker, the Ninja would be it!
Renee & Abby's Review of the PIONEER WOMAN 5 QT SLOW COOKER BLOSSUM JUBILEE
Pron:
Great for sides!
Con:
Gets very hot
THE HAMILTON BEACH 6 QT SLOW COOKER
Pros:
Multiple settings!
Great for meat!
Set and forget!
Con:
Don't really have one
Jessica's review of the Ninja 4 in 1
Pros:
• Lightweight inner pot
• Non-stick makes it very easy to clean
• Has sauté feature, which is great for browning and searing meat
• Can slow cook, steam, bake/roast, and has stovetop feature
• Automatically goes to warm when done cooking
Cons:
• Cooks on the hot side - you will likely need to decrease cooking times
• Handles get hot when cooking
• Can only use plastic/silicone utensils because of non-stick coating
Lisa's Review of the Crock-Pot 7-qt. Countdown Slow Cooker
Pros:
-Cooks evenly and to temperature
-love that is has the warm feature
-cleans easily
-nice size capacity
Cons:
That the clip on handle broke. Otherwise a magnificent crock-pot for the price! Great value
Lesley's Review of the Crock-Pot Manual Slow Cooker
Pros:
- Love the rectangle size, great for casseroles or lasagna
-Fits in the dishwasher well
-Cleans easily, nothing sticks
-Simple and easy to use
-Cooks evenly, no burning issues
Cons:
-No timer or extra features