Slow cookers can be an essential part of a work-at-home mom's cooking. I get dinner out of the way while I'm cleaning up the breakfast dishes. I simply throw my ingredients in the slow cooker, hit go and the dinner-making is essentially done. So those crazy hours leading up to dinner are just a little less crazy.
If you're like me and need a little help in what to do with a slow cooker, get a slow cooking cookbook (Compare Prices) or check out these slow cooker recipes.
If you're like me and need a little help in what to do with a slow cooker, get a slow cooking cookbook (Compare Prices) or check out these slow cooker recipes.
Hamilton Beach 6 Quart "Set n' Forget" Programmable Slow Cooker
I like the "set and forget" part. I can remember to put stuff in, but I've been known to get engrossed in work until I smell something burning. This moderately priced programmable slow cooker automatically adjusts to keep your meal warm and prevents burning or, worse, mushy overcooking. And 6-quarts is large enough for most family cooking.
Product Features: 3 choices for automatic cooking. Thermometer probe for meat. Full-grip handles. Temperature guide. Power interrupt protection.
Product Features: 3 choices for automatic cooking. Thermometer probe for meat. Full-grip handles. Temperature guide. Power interrupt protection.
KitchenAid 7-Quart Slow Cooker
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Like the "set it and forget it" model, this slow cooker cooks for up to 10 hours and automatically shifts to warm to prevent overcooking. However, this high-end model has 5 temperature settings (buffet, simmer, low, high and auto) and a unique rounded rectangular design that offers more space for cooking roasts and poultry.
Product Features: reserve power regains optimum cooking temperature if lid is removed or power goes out, programmable digital timer for up to 10 hours, pot trim is flared to catch drips, incremental marking on pot's interior, 5 temperature settings; buffet, simmer, low, high and auto, 400 watt heating element, integrated cord storage stores neatly on the bottom of the slow cooker housing
Product Features: reserve power regains optimum cooking temperature if lid is removed or power goes out, programmable digital timer for up to 10 hours, pot trim is flared to catch drips, incremental marking on pot's interior, 5 temperature settings; buffet, simmer, low, high and auto, 400 watt heating element, integrated cord storage stores neatly on the bottom of the slow cooker housing
Rival Crock-Pot 4-Quart Oval Slow Cooker
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A nice basic Crock Pot at a very reasonable price, this slow cooker is big enough to cook meals for 3 to 4 people. It can easily hold a 4-pound roast.
Product Features: 3 heat settings, glass lid makes it easy to check on the food, stick-resistant coating, dishwasher-safe lid, removable stoneware is microwave and dishwasher safe
Product Features: 3 heat settings, glass lid makes it easy to check on the food, stick-resistant coating, dishwasher-safe lid, removable stoneware is microwave and dishwasher safe
Romertopf 4 Quart Clay Baker
Clay pot cooking is an old tradition worthy of a modern mom. The clay pot makes easy-to-prepare and healthy meals. I love tossing the meat and veggies together and coming back to a slow-cooked meal with the nutrients sealed in.
Features: Flared rim for safe, confident transport; indented handle provides easy removal of lid Rounded lid fits securely on base to keep in heat and nutrients Soak in water before baking; dishwasher safe; safe to use in microwave or oven Measures 7.5-in. X 15.25-in. X 10.5-in. This pot comes with a free cookbook.
Features: Flared rim for safe, confident transport; indented handle provides easy removal of lid Rounded lid fits securely on base to keep in heat and nutrients Soak in water before baking; dishwasher safe; safe to use in microwave or oven Measures 7.5-in. X 15.25-in. X 10.5-in. This pot comes with a free cookbook.
Fagor 6-Quart Electric Multi-Cooker
Try slow cooking or fast cooking with this versatile item that functions as a pressure cooker, which can reduce cooking time by 70 percent, or a slow cooker with a 9.5 hour timer. Also steams rice.
