Whether you're a working mother, a bachelor, a single parent, or simply too busy to spend your time cooking, the slow cooker is a wonderful convenience. Features and sizes vary, so if you're not sure which crock pot is best for you, do some window-shopping through the links below.
1. Cuisinart MSC-600 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker
This multi-cooker has a nonstick insert. It can brown and saute in the unit with temperatures up to 400°, and it can steam. The slow cooker settings include Low, High, and Simmer. It also has an automatic Keep Warm mode.
2. Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 6-Quart Portable Slow Cooker
This slow cooker has a hinged lid with a seal so you can snap the top down and take the full slow cooker along to a potluck or office party. The controls are basic: HIGH, LOW, WARM, but it's reasonably priced.3. DeLonghi DCP707 Stainless-Steel Programmable 5-Quart Slow Cooker
This DeLonghi model is an attractive stainless steel slow cooker with a 10-hour digital timer. Cook settings are High, Low, and a 2-hour Keep Warm.4. 5-Quart Programmable Crock Pot, Rival
This 5-quart model also comes in a 6-quart size. The "smart" controls allow timed cooking on high or low.5. Crock-Pot 6-Quart Round Slow Cooker
This 6-quart model has 3 heat settings, with a warm setting for serving.6. Rival 6-Quart Oval Stainless Steel Slow Cooker
This programmable slow cooker has a stainless steel exterior and the setting automatically converts to Warm when the cooking is done.7. Breville 4-Quart Risotto Plus
If you love risotto and like the convenience of a rice cooker and slow cooker, you might want to take a look at this multi-cooker. In this appliance, you can steam, saute, make great risotto, fluffy rice, quinoa, and slow cooked meals. So far I've used mine to make risotto, a few rice dishes, and a few slow cooker dishes.8. 3.5 Qt. Slow Cooker w/ 3-Position Control
A smaller slow cooker from Rival, with a Rinse-Clean lifetime stick resistant coating.9. Breville 7-Quart, Stainless
This model features an aluminum insert which can be used on the stovetop or oven. It has a temperature dial (not digital) with 3 settings and a removable cord.10. Westbend 5-Quart Oblong Slow Cooker
This 5-quart slow cooker pot goes from the heating and serving base to stovetop, oven, refrigerator, or freezer. It has settings for Low, Medium, and High, and settings for roasting. The base doubles as a non-stick mini-griddle.
