7 best slow cookers for comfort food season, according to Amazon shoppers
A slow cooker cuts down on hands-on cooking time for hearty weeknight meals, letting soups, stews and other fall favorites simmer while you handle the rest of your day.We rounded up top-rated models from Crock-Pot, Hamilton Beach, Our Place and more, with options for everything from small kitchens to family gatherings and tailgates.Best for feeding a crowd: Hamilton Beach Stay or Go extra large 10-quart slow cookerBest-reviewed: Crock-Pot 7-quart manual slow cookerBest programmable: Hamilton Beach portable 6-quart Set and Forget programmable slow cookerBest mini slow cooker: Crock-Pot 2-quart manual slow cookerBest multifunction: Our Place Dream CookerBest for easy cleanup: iCook 3.5-quart slow cooker with removable ceramic potBest for transporting: Crock-Pot Design Series 7-quart programmable slow cookerThis large-capacity slow cooker feeds a crowd.
(Amazon)Hamilton Beach's extra-large slow cooker offers a deep cooking pot that fits large cuts of meat and family-size meals without taking up excessive counter space.One reviewer said it easily fits ribs alongside potatoes and onions, adding, "I can be the queen of the family gathering.
No mess on the drive, plenty of food for everyone and so easy."Original price: $59.99This classic slow cooker is a fan-favorite.(Amazon)With more than 62,000 reviews, a 4.6-star rating and more than 9,000 bought on Amazon in the past month, this 7-quart Crock-Pot is a popular pick.
Its roomy capacity handles everything from soups and stews to pot roasts and pulled chicken."This has become one of the most-used appliances in my kitchen because it makes preparing delicious meals incredibly simple," one reviewer wrote, adding that meals come out "tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked."Smart technology lets you set a target temperature, then switches to Warm once your food is ready.
(Amazon)Take the stress out of weeknight dinners with this programmable slow cooker.Three automatic cooking modes make it easy to prepare famil...