(Part 2) Best slow cookers according to redditors
We found 1,103 Reddit comments discussing the best slow cookers. We ranked the 170 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I love liners. I have a small sink, two crockpots (an older one that sticks to everything and a newer one I don't want all scratched up), and an ancient dishwasher that couldn't clean a fart out of an open cup.
I buy them on amazon for the bulk discount. I found these were better shaped for my oval pot.
Grab a crockpot and you will be able to cook a lot easier and healthier!
Crock-Pot, 6-Quart, Countdown Programmable Oval Slow Cooker with Stove-Top Browning, Stainless Finish
Unless you want something with a lot of timer/electronic stuff, no way do you need to spend $150 on a slow cooker, even then, the electronic stuff will be the first thing to break, so spending that much money will not guarantee a long lasting crock.
I bought this crock pot at Walmart about 15 years ago for $20, and it's still going strong. I bought this larger crock about 5 years ago for maybe $30. The only reason I bought the second crock was my family's appetite outgrew the smaller crock and I wanted a wider oval crock that could roast larger cuts of meat more easily, the first one is perfect for soup and chili. I'm happy with both crocks, for basic slow cookers without timers or electronics, I think most brands are pretty equal.
Other than a timer, there is really no bells and whistles on a crock that are worth it. Stuff like combo fondue pot/crock pot are just gimmicks, don't get any of the buffet service style mini crock sets unless you plan on having a lot of dinner parties, crocks with dividers for making several different dishes at once look convenient, but unless you plan on making several course dinners frequently, I think they are pretty pointless. To me, the whole point of a slow cooker is that it is simple, just throw stuff in and walk away. Anything added to the slow cooker that makes it more work is useless in my opinion
My slow cooker has a locking lid and steam holes. It says explicitly in the manual that cooking with the lid locked is alright.
I'd say, when in doubt, consult the manufacturer as opposed to folks on reddit.
I ended up getting this one considering my budget it was the best. I also needed the function that keeps the meal warm after finishing the cooking part which this model has. It is also less prone to overcooking from what I've gathered. Some test I found put it among more expensive slow cooker when it comes to not make the meat too dry. Glad to help :)
I personally don't think they're worth it. They take up a ton of space and, from the tests we've done with them, don't really seem to turn out top-notch food. More like "good enough." But others, bother at my office and in general, seem to love them. However, there's this one by Ninja that's $100 off for Prime Day. It is not just an air fryer but also a pressure cooker and steamer, so at least it's not a single-use device. Our cooking editor just confirmed that she liked it a lot, and she has feelings about air fryers. - Samantha
Get a manual slow cooker for your first, they will last forever. Don't overspend.
Here is one for $16
How many people will you be feeding? Choose a size first then look at different ones.
1-2 people a 4 quart should be good.
If you have a family or really love left overs maybe the 6 quart
I usually buy whats on sale at the time i'm looking to buy
http://www.amazon.com/SCR450-PT-2-Quart-Cooker-Demask-Pattern/dp/B007K9OI9I/ref=sr_1_8?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1464049120&sr=1-8&keywords=crock+pot
good size for a reasonable price.
Do you want added features? do you want a timer on your slow cooker? do you want it to be portable with a locking lid for pot lucks and such?
Cheap tips...
Rice Cooker, Slow cooker, Food Processor, Blender.
Zojirushi Rice Cookers are consistent and long lasting - I had one of these for 12 years, and it always got the job done right. When I moved in with my wife, she had a rice cooker that was old, but still worked (another Zojirushi). We recently splurged and got a really high end one. It's AMAZING, 10-15 minute perfectly cooked rice.
Cuckoo CRP-HV0667F IH Pressure Rice Cooker - For reference.
Anyways...
Get the simplest cheapest crock-pot - Less things to go wrong when it's as simple as this.
Get a cheap food processor
Get a decent blender - Don't go too cheap on blenders, you really get what you pay for in a quality blender. Blenders and mixers are the two things KitchenAid does best.
Now... The reason why I said get cheap stuff? Because you said you know nothing about cooking, and you might destroy a nice piece of equipment in your ignorance. It's bound to happen. Since you are going to be living on your own, if family gives you free stuff, don't feel bad about getting rid of it if the equipment sucks. They didn't want it anyways. Good tools? And you'll do a good job.
Watch this for other equipment...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-av6cz9upO0 - Gordon Ramsay may be a celebrity, but his kitchen knowledge is definitely high-end.
Personally don't skimp on the saucepans, frying pan, and the knife (honestly for 99% of jobs you just want a really good chef's knife, other than a pairing knife can do most everything). They will make your life easier if you have quality equipment. I disagree with him about the cutting board for 2 reasons (10 years in restaurants in the past here)... One, you are a beginner and might ruin a wood board. Two, wood boards can accumulate bacteria from meats if not taken care of properly. I advise this one...
OXO Grips Utility Cutting Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHRXUeVsAQQ - Great video showing you some good techniques in cooking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJy1ajvMU1k - Another video along the same vein, great techniques for cooking.
As others have said Budgetbytes is great.
Raw beans and raw rice are always going to be significantly cheaper than buying pre-made/pre-cooked. Use a slow cooker to cook beans overnight. Use google for a recipe.
Chicken skin-on, bone-in is always going to be significantly cheaper than not. Breast is usually drier/tougher but lower calorie per oz. Thighs are juicier/softer, but higher calorie per oz. Remove the skin if you want to be more calorie efficient. Keep the skin on for flavor. Personally? I always leave skin on, remove the bone (but use it for cooking to extract the flavors), and I always use a chicken thigh. Personal preference. A cool tip is to remove the skin, coat in olive oil, and fry by itself. Try that out, see if you like it. Fry till like crispy bacon. If you don't use the skin in cooking, you can use it like this as a snack later.
Seasoning things is really important. Don't over-season, less is more. Because you can always add more seasoning later. When I make chicken, I always put a pinch of salt on each side, grind some pepper (use a pepper grinder, it's always superior to that pre-ground pepper crap), slap that into it. Olive oil, don't skimp out on this either. Get stuff actually from Italy, larger bottles are usually a better deal. Chicken with salt, pepper, olive oil is simple and tasty.
Get some kinda meal prep containers...
https://www.amazon.com/Freshware-15-Pack-Compartment-Bento-Lunch/dp/B01IIINCRS - These should work great. I like having a separation point in the container.
Some simple recipes I like...
http://luckypeach.com/recipes/miso-claypot-chicken-no-claypot/
https://www.budgetbytes.com/?s=slow+cooker - Anything here.
https://www.budgetbytes.com/?s=easy - Again, using the search function at budgetbytes is huge.
One thing that helps is to develop your palate. If you will be doing okay for money, the occasional outing to a restaurant to try something new can be really beneficial. When you eat food out, imagine what possible technique they could have used to achieve a certain texture or taste.
I'm just rambling, but hopefully this will help a little.
Wow, what a downer of an account.
I don't need two crockpots so I'm just trying to give one of them a good home at a fair value for being brand new.
This is an excellent, highly rated product, not an alternative made on the cheap to fulfill Black Friday and only offered for that price after a mail-in rebate. Check out the comments on the thread associated with this picture for more.
And personally, I would much rather pick this up at someone's house than go out on Black Friday! Nobody should be supporting a store that's open on Thanksgiving anyway!
On top of that, your link shows a different model which has different features and also has a worse average review so yeah, not a fair comparison.
What's your take on the "Wonderbag" (Link) that's being offered on Amazon? Aside from being ridiculously expensive in the US market (though to be fair, they do donate an additional one to someone in Africa, supposedly)
I already have a slow cooker, but am looking for ways to cut down on my power bill.
So I was at Walmart the other day and found something I didn't even know I needed until then.. A fricking Wi-Fi crockpot .. Now to convince the wife I need it
I'll be downvoted to oblivion because of the InstantPot cult, but those devices don't allow for stove top use.
This one is stove-top friendly, and is almost half the price. I did a cursory search and found a few that are stove-top friendly. You may have to search a bit deeper to find one that fits the size you're looking for. I googled "stove-top slow cooker"
I use these from Amazon. Not sure how much you're spending, but these are 25 bags for $10, whereas the local grocery store sells something absurd...like 4 bags for $5.
Anyways, I don't really notice "sticking" but I also don't pay too much attention to be honest. I pull the bag out and dump it into a container then toss the bag. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This is the one I have. Can't find any information anywhere about how hot the "keep warm" setting is and I don't own a thermometer.
Everyone seems to be asking all the wrong questions, and no one is giving you an answer.
For my wife and I, [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008GS8R3K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495471094&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=1.5+quart+slow+cooker&dpPl=1&dpID=41A9X2qAIsL&ref=plSrch) makes enough soup for two servings (American, so consider large-ish servings), with one more serving for lunch the next day. We commonly use it for beans, small stews, and soups. It has about the same footprint as a toaster.
It's also great for making chicken or pork stock that we add to our dogs food.
Scaling up, [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003UCG8II/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495471094&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=1.5+quart+slow+cooker&psc=1) is twice the size of the example above, and it's our workhorse. Everything from chicken tikka masala to soups to large amounts of stock. It works especially great if you prepare two weeks of meals ahead of time.
Finally, [this beast] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00S5HIN22/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1495471716&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=7+quart+slow+cooker&dpPl=1&dpID=41UWiMWgVEL&ref=plSrch) is for huge family meals , and Chili cookouts.
There really is a slow cooker for every need, and they're not very expensive, incredibly energy efficient, and they make wonderful food
Are you cooking for yourself or multiple people?
4 quarts is about the minimum size needed to cook a meal for a family of four. 6 quarts is the most common you'll find in the larger units, and with that you can cook a few days' worth of food for a single person. Also, most slow-cooker recipes are setup for the larger units.
1.5, 2, 3 and 3.5 quart units are also available, but tend not to have the added features, like a timer, automatic temperature switching or removable dish.
EDIT- Crock Pot's Smart-Pot 4 quart digital is a good option.
If you need the extra capacity, go ahead and get a 6 quart version.
If you want something smaller, this 3.5 quart Cuisinart is the only thing I could find under 4 quarts with digital controls.
no no 8 Quart , GO BIG or go home !
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-33182A-Cooker-8-Quart/dp/B00EZI26C8
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Stainless-Steel-8.5-quart-Slow-Cooker/3151661/product.html
http://www.walmart.com/ip/21646292?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedItemId=21646288&adid=22222222227015651112&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=41871054670&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=40030408150&veh=sem
Many now have wifi capabilities. From Sous Vide, Instant Pot, and Crock-Pot brand.
Got this one a few months ago based on a post in this sub that it was on sale. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZI26C8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_nDcUtb1CXZKYJ.
Paid just under $25. A little big even for 2 people, but seems to work well and couldn't beat the price.
We had a 4 qt, which was ok for just 2 people, but there were times when we brought meals to parties where we wished we had something bigger. Also great for making large batches to freeze.
do you know about the wonderbag?
Vegetable Steamer
Rice Cooker
Microwave
Slow Cooker
Actually, you can.
You can buy a Wonderbag or make one of your own.
http://www.amazon.com/Wonderbag-Non-Electric-Portable-Cooker-Cookbook/dp/B00ESI96SW
https://patternpandemonium.wordpress.com/2013/10/19/fuel-saver-pattern/
Get slow cooker liners. The ones I linked work for 7qt cookers and make clean up so easy that even the laziest person in the world has no excuse. They also double as steam bags for veggies but I just use tupperware personally.
Have you considered getting a wonderbag?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ESI96SW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481641941&sr=8-1&keywords=african+pot&pi=SX200_QL40
I have this one and it works just fine. I like the fact that it comes with a temperature probe - it's really great for when I cook chicken and don't want to overcook it - but the downside is that the programming only goes up to 180F. So for tough pork and beef cuts, which typically reach maximum tenderness at 190F, it doesn't really work at all and the one time I tried to use it for pork shoulder I almost wrecked my meal.
Crockpot has a model with temperature reading as well though it looks like it's not a probe, so I'm not sure how well it works. There's also this one but it doesn't have a temperature reading at all so I'm not sure why it's more expensive...
I was looking at this earlier, its 7 quart and is within my price range. Should I got for it?
I roasted a chicken last night in an enameled, cast-iron dutch oven.
I've roasted a lot of chickens and this one came out the best ever done. Seriously.
I have a pot similar to this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-EC4D43-Enameled-Island-4-5-Quart/dp/B004QM8SK2/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1408539966&sr=1-11&keywords=cast+iron+dutch+oven
You might also - at some point - look into one of these. I've cooked some really good food using one and it really is great!
http://www.amazon.com/Wonderbag-Non-Electric-Portable-Cooker-Cookbook/dp/B00ESI96SW
If you don't already have an instant pot, let me introduce you to the ninja foodi which does everything an instant pot does AND has a built in convection heater allowing you to bake, broil, air fry, and dehydrate. I have both and my foodi definitely gets more use.
It's ceramic/DuraCeramic. Here's the actual slow cooker.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IPENZK0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hqm.ybZ4Q1S1X
I hope it works for you. I think you can find recipes for this thingwhich is just a pricier way to do it but totally viable. I think the cast iron is critical. Good luck!
Consider a 7 or 8 quart - because: I often get brisket or pork shoulder (pork butt) from Costco. I have a 6 quart and trying to stuff a 6-7 pound piece of meat into the 6 quart is difficult. With a 7 or 8 quart it would be easier.
 
The above crock pots are manual. I've had my manual crockpot for 10+years. I'm sure the programmatic's are nice and have some cool features. With manual I think less moving parts, less chance of breakage, easily fixed if it broke. The other benefit to the manual is if you get into the latest cooking fashion: 'sous-vide', you can use your manual crock pot for it, you can't use a programmatic.
 
For sous-vide you would adapt your crock pot with something like this:
 
What's Sous-Vide?
Just some ideas from someone who finished college not too long ago (All gifts from Amazon).
Like my WiFi crock pot.
http://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-Wifi-Enabled-6-Quart-Cooker-SCCPWM600-V1/dp/B00IPEO02C
Sure, none of these things are commonplace in the home yet but just like smart TVs, they'll largely replace the non-smart equivalents because the components necessary to do that cost next to nothing and the minimum benefit is being able to control the devices with your smartphone.
People always talk about how this stuff is useless, for example, it's easy enough to walk over to the kettle and turn it on so we don't need wifi enabled kettles that can be controlled by smartphones. The exact same thing can be said about TVs and remote controls though but you can't even purchase new TVs today that don't come with a remote. The convenience they provide is now taken for granted and nobody claims that the TV remote is useless.
I'm afraid you might see some bad health consequences if you continue, including weight gain, heart disease, and diabetes.
Fortunately, cooking can be extremely easy. Get yourself a Crock Pot and learn how to make 3 or 4 different kinds of bean soups (I can share my favorite recipes if you like). You can also use the crock pot to make pulled pork, chicken, and/or small roasts/brisket (that include potato and vegetables). Replacing your daily takeout with some healthy and tasty soups/stews will get you started making better choices with what you eat.
EDIT: forgot..avocado "ice cream" is a real thing. It is simple to make, requiring only three ingredients and a blender.
https://www.runnersworld.com/recipes/chocolate-avocado-spread
Slow cooker liners on amazon
not the amazing price your little dipper was, but this is a full fledged mini slow cooker i often use for making small dishes:
 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GS8R3K
 
and here is a cookbook specifically for small slow cooker recipes:
 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558323414
No, they're electric. here is a pretty good sized one on Amazon for $25. You can cook absolutely anything in there with very little effort.
It is a problem, and some folks here don't care, but overcooking stuff is an issue for a lot of pots IMO. I had a crock pot model that was horrible about overcooking.
I found this model to be spot on temp wise:
http://amzn.com/B005MMNBDO
Most of the complaints about it are about lids breaking, I haven't had that issue, great crock pot. Very good on temp. Other reviews (Cooks Illustrated) also noted the temp was spot on.
With a normal slow cooker, absolutely. But I got me one of these beasties for Xmas and this was its first run: https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-Countdown-Programmable-Stove-Top-SCCPVI600-S/dp/B00IPENZK0
They are surprisingly cheap, by the way!
Here's one just like mine on Amazon for only $16.88. https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-4-Quart-Manual-Cooker-Black/dp/B0012US88I/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_79_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QJH3600JKWY56F0TD311
I got you, dawg.
https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-33182A-Cooker-8-Quart/dp/B00EZI26C8/ref=sr_1_8?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1472703079&sr=1-8&keywords=slow+cooker&refinements=p_89%3AHamilton+Beach
And, yes, slow cooker is a synonym for crock pot.
I would recommend the ninja air fryer best air fryer on the market even comes with pressure cooker. Even has a tender crisper makes the meat so tender and good.Ninja Air Fryer
I'm vegetarian! My favorite dish is fettuccine alfreado especially if I have a side of fried eggplant and some kind of potatoes. Go big or go home right?
No soup for you!
crockpot
/u/Yokuo so I could force feed him Subway Flatizzias
Hi!!
I'd pick the slow cooker. So many things that I could be cooking in that thing!! I'd probably go up a few levels in my domestic housewifery. Here it is
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I have a mini croc pot I use at work. I freeze bags of raw ingredients, usually chicken, veggies & seasonings (All in one ziplock). Throw that bag in my lunch box, at 6am when I get to work I toss it in the mini croc and turn it on med-high, by lunch time its amazing slow cooked lunch.
http://www.amazon.com/MaxiMatic-MST-250XS-Gourmet-2-Quart-Cooker/dp/B008GS8R3K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462211452&sr=8-2&keywords=small+croc+pot
Onion, Chicken on top of onion, enough salsa to cover chicken.
My crock pot does the chicken dirty in about 3 hours. I have this crockpot.
I need a slow cooker I need a new one because my roommate took my old one before I moved out & I want to start cooking more & have some great slow cooker recipes.
I want to soak in a hot tub
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hamilton-Beach-33966-Forget-Programmable/dp/B000GHGKXS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1394146367&sr=8-3&keywords=Hamilton+beach+slow+cooker
Here is the same Hamilton beach slow cooker on amazon.co.uk. I"m afraid it is quite a bit more expensive!
Get a small crockpot, put in what you'd like and let it go for 8 hours. Lot's of recipes.
Plus you have another cooking vessel. May have to adjust the amounts but it would work. Head over to /r/slowcooking if you have any questions.
Ninja is a brand, the instant pot/air fryer combo is a "Ninja Foodi", comes in 6.5 quart or 8 quart models: https://smile.amazon.com/Ninja-1400-Watt-TenderCrisp-Technology-OP301/dp/B07FDFP79J/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=ninja+foodi&qid=1567639265&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Cómprate un crock pot y busca el sub Reddit apropiado donde discuten y comparten recetas
Cómprate un refrigerador pequeño, unos contenedores para refrigerar y congelar
Comprarte un horno de micro ondas pequeño
Si no puedes comprar consigue usado, donado, búscate un padrino que te lo compre, asóciate con otros estudiantes. Tal vez lo que gastas afuera si lo ahorras te lo puedes comprar, ya que termines la carrera te lo llevas contigo.
Maxi-Matic Mst-250Xs Olla de Cocimiento Lento de Acero Inoxidable y Vidrio, color negro https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B008GS8R3K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0ECkzb1E0DNPG
Si fuera estudiante es lo más inteligente que haría, por muchas razones:
Color C-41 and E-6 are actually pretty easy when you get over the film sweats. The biggest problem to solve is how to get the chems to temperature and keep them there. Before I upgraded my system I used a crockpot and a home brewing temp controller.
Temp Control
Crockpot
Set the temp controller plug your crockpot into that and fill with water. The temp controller will turn the pot on and off to keep the chems with a degree or so.
I do not recall the product name but there is a thing you can buy that is super insulated, and you heat up whatever you want to slow cook and put it in this thing and it holds the temp pretty well, slow cooking without a power source. Not sure if it may be gimmicky. I'll see if I can find it
Edit: its called a Wonderbag. Here is a link: https://www.amazon.com/Wonderbag-Non-Electric-Portable-Cooker-Cookbook/dp/B00ESI96SW
We are a family of three, but one of us is a toddler who doesn't really eat what the rest of us do. We have this slow cooker. http://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-SCCPCTS605-S-Travel-6-Quart-Programmable/dp/B007K9OI52
It doesn't seem excessive for the two of us, because we like leftovers. A 6 quart usually makes enough for dinner and two lunches. If we're making soup or chili it usually makes a lot more leftovers, but we freeze them and have them at some later time.
It does seem to get really hot, even on low.
My roommates would stack trash next to the can after it was full because they couldn't be bothered to take the bag out. When they did take the bag out, they wouldn't replace it and proceed to fill it with trash. My apt was on the corner and there was a trash bin across the street. I found banana peels UNDER the couch. Honestly, I don't know how people live like that.
I'm passive aggressive and petty enough that I would just move all the gross crockpot shit outside and leave it on the porch. A feral cat or something will come by eventually and get it to a state where cleaning it won't really be an issue, or someone will steal it and it won't be your problem anymore. I would also tell my roommates I'm doing this so they can't be mad at me if/when it gets stolen. Also there is ABSOLUTELY no reason to not use crock pot liners they're cheap and make cleaning up so much easier. I'm trying to think of a way that you could have a talk with your roommates about their disgusting lifestyle, but from what little you've told me, it doesn't seem like it would do much good. I would take action, personally.
Falling in love >_< I do it way to much when I’m lonely. I don’t get out of love quickly either and so I become infatuated for so long
I want to learn how to make stew with a crock pot. And also Dr Pepper pulled pork.
Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003OATAZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eaa0BbB3SS7VN
Never heard of it until now. Here's a link for other interested parties.. There are a ton of first-hand reviews on Amazon, too.
Dumb crock pot, its nothing fancy but gets the job done.
http://www.amazon.com/PanSaver-Multi-Use-Cooking-Cooker-Liners/dp/B001V9K8Z6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420338509&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=Crockpot+liners
I use these liners, cheaper than using the Reynolds ones you can find in stores.
I have this exact cooker.
I LOVE it. It is large enough to hold a large roast. You can program it to cook and then hold the food warm until you get ready to eat it. It has a removable ceramic liner so it is easy to clean. And it has clamps that hold the lid down if you want to take it somewhere and don't want it to dump out in your car.
Wife and I bought the Ninja Foodie and never looked backed. You can do it all with it and even cook frozen meat in less than half a hour. We look to air various vegetables with it and it reduces cooking times. I like to use it to hard boil eggs, it takes only 3 minutes please pressuring time to hardboil dozen eggs.
I have heard that some of the newer ones do tend to run "hot," but I haven't had that problem. I also always cook my food on low for 7-9 hours instead of on high.
I recently bought a new one that I absolutely love, off Amazon.
Mine is $49, with the lid that clamps down so you can travel with it: http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-33967-6-Quart-Programmable/dp/B001AO2PXK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1345472575&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Hamilton+Beach+33967+Set+%27n+Forget+6-Quart+Programmable+Slow+Cooker
But they also make one that isn't for travel that's only $40:
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-33966-6-Quart-Programmable/dp/B000GHGKXS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1345472575&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=Hamilton+Beach+33967+Set+%27n+Forget+6-Quart+Programmable+Slow+Cooker
It's programmable and super easy to use. I love mine.
https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-Wifi-Enabled-Cooker-6-Quart-Stainless/dp/B00IPEO02C?th=1
That's a replacement liner.
You need the whole set.
Four quart
Eight quart
Doesn't look like anyone's making a 12 quart anymore, sadly.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001V9K8Z6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493060615&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=crock+pot+liners&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51JbXfItAfL&amp;ref=plSrch
I recommend these liners
I recently picked up this model, and have been quite happy with it.
My old, cheap, and very useful crock pot died a couple months back, and I was on the fence between getting another solid, cheap one, or spending a bit more on one that was stove-top safe. I am glad I spent more.
The big challenge in using a slow cooker is developing flavour depth, and browning food before putting it in the pot helps a bunch. However, browning in a pan, and then adding the stuff to the pot, defeats the one-pot-super-easy ethos of crock pots. I think it's worth it to pay a bit more for a stove-top safe model for that reason.
So, I recommend the Crock-Pot SCCPVI600-S.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FDFP79J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We use it probably 4 nights out of the week. We love it.
Keep in mind when buying your new slowcooker:
I recently went with this model and I absolutely love it! I recieved mine July 2nd and have used it 3 times already.
https://www.amazon.com/4qt-Smrt-Pot-Slow-Cooker/dp/B009BD6SUS/ref=sr_1_9?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484626542&amp;sr=1-9&amp;refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A3088473011
As others said, it should still work totally fine without the clamps. That said, my mum gifted me this hamilton beach slow cooker which is currently on sale for 30 bucks on amazon. It's made me some pretty good meals.
I have one of these. while not as fancy as some it was super cheap (I got it on sale for $10 at Meijers) and works perfectly for the two of us.
If nothing else, get a slow cooker, even if it's not allowed. Most of them are easy to conceal and they don't get hot enough to start a fire. Plus, I think your RAs are required to inform you ahead of time if they are doing a checkup on your dorm. If you butter them up enough they may even let you have one, but this largely depends on your RA. My RA would let me have a slow cooker in my dorm as long as I share a bit of what I cooked... I did a bunch of bulk cooking so this was a non-issue for me.
If you don't want to put up with that, but there's a kitchen in your dorm somewhere, you can buy a large pot and use this in your room.
Might buy this one as my first crock pot when I move out https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KSC6223SS-6-Qt-Cooker-Standard/dp/B005MMNBDO?th=1&amp;psc=1.
Does anyone here own one? :)
Get a STC100 thermostat or any Fermentation Temperature Controller and a Crock-Pot then plug the crockpot into the stc1000 and set the temp to desired temperature and plug crockpot into the hot side of the stc1000. That's the setup I use for making yogurt and the crokpot must have the dial as the Programmable one will not work
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners (Regular Size, 6 Count) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IE76Q7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mH1-zb8TEZ0DX
I need this crock pot. Years back, my mom had bought me one for Christmas. I used the heck out of that thing. It died at Christmas. I have a big family gathering at my house on May 21, and this would sure come in handy in fixing some yummy food.
I took a sip of something poison, but I'll hold on tight.
Totally. Enjoy. btw, if it does make you nervous (although thousands do it) you could use a wonderbag instead.
I wonder if something like this Wonderbag might work for you. You don't have to worry about turning it off, because it is not really on. You heat up your food first, and it insulates it and allows it to continue cooking for up to 12 hours (according to the description and reviews). I don't know why you couldn't use it with your existing cookware (not the crocks, I mean, but other pots and pans). Storage would be easy because it's just a bag.
So, an old boyfriend broke his back skiing. Luckily he had me to take care of him, but if he didn't, here's what I would have recommended.
Take advantage of any grocery delivery you can get where you live, and splurge for the pre-prepped ingredients if you can find them for the first month or so. A package of prechopped mirepoix, some cubed sweet potatoes, spinach, beans, seasonings and broth in a big pot with make a huge batch of hearty and filling soup.
Breakfast idea: Prechopped fruit, separated into baggies and frozen. See if you can get someone to come over and prep these for you by divvying up the fruit in bags, it can be a labor intensive process but worth it to get a stash of smoothies in the freezer. Add greens, protein powder, milk of your choice (I like coconut milk for the shelf stable quality) and blend. Keeping your protein intake high by drinking meals is easiest right now.
Clean your blender the easy way: fill with warm soapy water and blend, then rinse. Standing at the sink doing dishes is going to be very hard for a bit.
Search pinterest for "dump dinners", these are the "set it and forget it" of slow cooker meals. Things like add + prechopped veg + a bottle of some kind of sauce and you're set to serve a hot yummy batch meal over rice, with a mixed greens, etc.
You're NOT going to want to deal with lifting a slow cooker insert out to wash, etc. Buy plastic slow cooker liners for easy cleanup: https://www.amazon.com/Reynolds-Kitchens-Cooker-Liners-Regular/dp/B00IE76Q7M/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=slow+cooker+liners&qid=1562052723&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Also, he was always really dehydrated from the meds and these powdered electrolytes were awesome: https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-I-V-Multiplier-Electrolyte-Supplement/dp/B01IT9NLHW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2KGYGSC883PR9&keywords=powdered+electrolytes&qid=1562052252&s=gateway&sprefix=powdered+el%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
Selling a Hamilton Beach slow cooker (brand new, never used, no box): https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-33473-Cooker-Programmable/dp/B00B7N00JU
Open to offers! Very flexible on price.
Definitely over the $100 mark, but the Ninja Foodi is a double duty item that works as a pressure cooker and also an air fryer. I wish I had realized this was a thing before we bought our air fryer.
Edit: the 8 quart model is only $18 more than the smaller 6 quart model right now
I have a four quart and I cook for two and it's a perfectly good size for me. I have this one it was on sale at sears before christmas.
Well... to be fair that crock pot you linked isn't the same crock pot at all. It's a 4 qt slow cooker, sure, but it's a much cheaper model.
Here is the exact slow cooker on Amazon for $52
It is a good deal and if you need a crock pot... why not?
Thanks! My link was for a specific item - not sure why it didn't load for you. Try this amazon link?
Get a web-connected one and you can program it/start it from your phone! This is the one I have and it's great!
https://www.amazon.com/PanSaver-Multi-Use-Cooking-Cooker-Liners/dp/B001V9K8Z6
These things are wonderful
If you have any wall space left, a basic wire-frame storage shelf can add a lot of pantry space. Something like this.
I would highly suggest a slow cooker and visit /r/slowcooking. Due to small space, slow cookers offer you a one pot solution and the recipes essentially cook themselves.
If you're a bit more adventurous, try an Instant Pot. They also sell a Sous Vide attachment for the pot, making it dual use.
If you're meal prepping, you should be able to go shopping for all of the items you need for that session in one go, with very little left overs. Make sure you're planning out the quantities needed before you go to the store.
I'll second the slow cooker. I'm on an away rotation right now, so I brought several 1-gallon freezer bags with the ingredients for different slow cooker meals in each one. A couple of days ahead of time, I will move a frozen bag to the fridge and let it thaw for a couple of days. After two days, dump it in the slow cooker in the morning and turn it on low. You'll have dinner ready when you get home.
I have a pretty large Crock-Pot brand slow cooker (7 quarts, I think), but that's because my wife usually uses it to make meals for the both of us. You can get units that have High/Low/Keep Warm, a timer, and other bells and whistles, but all you really need is the basic High/Low kind and I'd get at least a 4 quart one.
If you REALLY want to save time, there are disposable plastic liners that you can toss after you're finished cooking. You won't need to do any scrubbing if you use these bad boys.
I got the [crockpot that goes with these. ](Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners (Regular Size, 6 Count) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IE76Q7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5cR.BbE7CC5H4). The lid locks and everything and I've had no spills, despite keeping it in a wash tub in case it does.
This is it.
All you need is the slow cooker and a temperature control unit like this one or if your mechanically inclined the ITC-1000, and plug in the controller then plug the slowcooker into the controller then set the controller to desired temp and walk away.
But remember, you don't want the auto slowcooker. You want one like this with just a 3 way dial.
I set my slowcooker to low and the ITC-1000 to 112° for 5 hours, remove the yogurt and stick in the fridge.
I have a basic 6 qt and usually only fill it part way. I think I paid around $10. But Amazon Warehouse has them for $16 like new right now.
I asked for this, http://www.amazon.com/Wonderbag-Non-Electric-Portable-Cooker-Cookbook/dp/B00ESI96SW/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417636606&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=non-electric+crock+pot
Get this: http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Quart-Stay-Cooker/dp/B005OYE7HE/
Thats pretty much the best one you can get. In fact, I'm thinking about replacing my existing Hamilton Beach Stay-Or-Go that is like 8-10 years old now just because of that hinged lid.
Avoid buying Crock-pot branded ones, and avoid buying anything like this in Walmart (they get specialized inferior versions of products that are cheaper, but die much faster).
You need a good, basic knife set! (You could get by with a chef's knife, paring knife, and bread knife, but this is a great deal.) My husband's a chef, and these are some of his favorites because they're sharp, durable, and lightweight (and pretty!)--which is of the utmost importance if you're doing a lot of cutting. He uses them at home and at work. Pretty much everyone in our family has some!
You also will need a slow cooker! My mom was an RN for over twenty years, and she used one all the time when working long shifts.
And last but not least, you'll need this fabulous game to entertain your guests--because having a party on your own terms is awesome!
you're a big girl now!
Potluck. that's why they make these bad boys
This would definitely come in handy for easy meals!
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Get yourself two Dash minis and get on the chaffle bandwagon. Quick and easy meals....Breakfast, Chaffle egg sandwich, lunch.....chaffles and anything you want...BLT, tuna, roast beef...unlimited possibilities and they absolutely travel well, so pack your lunch with Yummies.
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Dinner, just keep it simple, a protein and a veggie.
Having the right tools for the job is always important.
My absolute must haves items to make cooking bearable.
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Make it fun, experiment.....dont dwell on what you cant have, be happy for what you CAN have!
Crock-Pot SCCPCTS605-S Cook Travel Serve 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007K9OI52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mw2IzbTJ90A20
This is the one I have although I think I bought it from Walmart. The lid locks down if you want to travel with it, plus it's programmable. The size is great for small or large meals. I highly recommend a programmable one because it'll automatically switch over to warm at the end of the cook time instead of overcooking. Also, grab some crockpot liners. It doesn't keep the mess 100% contained but it does make the cleanup easier.
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I have this one. It does the job and it looks pretty, so I can take it to potlucks and family events. It was a gift. It doesn't really have any special features though. I think soon I will buy another crockpot with two compartments, so that I can make dinner for two and a side or dinner and dessert.
Cheap af
Hello and thank you for the contest! :)
As a follow up to /r/DennRN I remember reading about these electric free slow cookers a year or so ago. They can keep your food cooking up to 12 hours off heat.
Why not skip all that and just get the WeMo Crock Pot?
https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-SCCPWM600-V2-Wifi-Enabled-6-Quart-Stainless/dp/B00IPEO02C
Cooking in a hotel room is going to be kind of tricky. I found a
Crock pot and a Rice Cooker.
Edit: Actually I am kind broke right now myself. Good luck with everything.
If you live near a Walmart, they have a fairly small, 2qt slow cooker for under $10. Although in store, I got a .65qt (crock-pot brand) slow cooker there less than a year ago for a couple bucks less and it's perfect for making cannabutter or cocoweed oil as it's nice and small and, on low it heats oil to exactly 230F and only fluctuates by 2-3F while running (verified with a candy thermometer).
If that's not an option, you can get a fairly small slow cooker from Amazon for under $15
If you have any interest in making edibles, it's worth the investment.
Also, don't ever put weed in the microwave. It's way too easy to overheat and vape off your precious THC in a microwave.
This slowcooker (from my kitchen wishlist) would change mine and my husbands life the most. Right now we're both in school pretty much all day (8:30am until 6pm in Sept-April) and then he works a lot of evenings. He is able to work from home a lot of the time though. Our dinners mostly consist of take-out, or cereal, or a random piece of fruit right now. We're both trying to lose weight and that's really not the way to do it. The slow cooker would allow me to actually make meals and have them ready for when we were home for dinner (my roommate is home during the day so the house wouldn't like burn down or anything) and actually let us eat real food and not Fruit Loops lol. But, it's like really expensive. This scale (from my misc. wishlist) is considerably cheaper and would still change our lives in that we would be better able to moniter our progress.
..... you have me sold. which would you recommend? i have a tiny one, the one below. I'm not sure how much rice I can make in there
http://www.amazon.com/SCR450-PT-2-Quart-Cooker-Demask-Pattern/dp/B007K9OI9I/ref=lp_289940_1_7?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426827709&amp;sr=1-7
Ours is 5 qt and that's been big enough for us. Take a pot out in your kitchen and figure out the size that you want. Smaller is lighter/easier to handle, but if you are doing to do a pork shoulder then bigger is better.
I'd highly recommend finding one that has a stovetop liner like this one. If you are making chili or a stew for instance, you can brown the meat on the stovetop, then transfer it to the slow cooker to keep it going. Technically one that isn't nonstick would be best since you get better browning that way, but I'm guessing that most people won't care.
I got all my info from websites and podcasts for free. After being Paleo six months I bought Robb Wolf's book out of gratitude,.. as pretty much everything was free online.
Source I like;
http://robbwolf.com
and
http://chriskresser.com
and
http://www.marksdailyapple.com
probably good for recipes;
http://everydaypaleo.com
If you like podcasts - try the guys above and then also look into ThisWeekInPaleo. He has changed the name a few times but all the content is good.
You may need to show some of this to your mom if she is going to be cooking,.. mainly because she may still believe that saturated fat is good, grains are bad as the government has been telling us wrongly for so many decades.
Cooking is actually easy if you learn to simplify and trust your food.
Here is nearly every recipe you need to get started;
grass fed beef, lamb, bison, find a local farm that sells real chicken (so good!)
Here is every other recipie you need to get started;
If this experiment works for you let me know if you think of it. Or if anything works. Luckily my skin issues are minor compared to most people - but I would love to find ways to improve them without drug/steroid interventions.
I got this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B7N00JU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
It was only $6 more for the "programmable" features (using that term loosely) compared to the best seller / amazon recommended.
I got this one about 3 years ago and I'm pretty happy with it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7N00JU/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1462802831&amp;sr=8-7&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=hamilton+beach+slow+cooker&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41GxlKhf7IL&amp;ref=plSrch
It's got warm, low, and high settings, and a timer for 2 ,4 ,6 ,8 , or 10 hours (you can always hit a button on it to add an additional 2 hours onto the existing time if need be), after which point it defaults to the warm setting. 38 bucks plus shipping, not sure if it's Prime eligible.
I’m looking for this one . I know about the frequency issue, but the converter says 50/60hz. Isn’t enough? Otherwise, crock pot has the same model but not programmable, I mean manual. This one
There are other liners on amazon.com that cost waaaay less.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001V9K8Z6?cache=45d31439b4ae21c2849faf3062f144dd&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;qid=1413251447&amp;sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2
This is the one recommended by America's Test Kitchen. You can find it at Target for about $100 at the moment.
On the other hand, I have a large $30 one that I've been using for years that I'm very happy with. So you have a real choice.
I like the 8 quart slow cooker in Amazon. I think I'm getting that one for the price.
If you haven't already bought one, I just got this one.
It's huge, well reviewed, cheap, and not ugly.
Sorry for the late reply.
We purchase these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V9K8Z6
This is a 6 quart for $25 but you could go smaller for cheaper too!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003OATAZ4/ref=zg_bs_289940_11/143-0004137-0124917?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=A37AVTGHB0KQ54N1E2MD
Or, if one is bound and determined to eliminate a browning pan from the equation there are less expensive alternatives: Crock-Pot SCCPVI600-S Countdown Slow Cooker with Stove-Top Browning, Stainless Finish, 6-Quart
Slow cooker, dawg. Costs like $12 for a 1.5 quart one, which I'm going to assume is the appropriate size, based on the context of you only owning a microwave.
It requires little effort beyond basic planning like remembering turning it on approximately 4-9 hours before you want food.
A good amount of low effort food, here's what I do to wow everyone who tries my cooking.
Turns out great almost every time. If you're feeling adventurous, you can look up recipes for like stews and whatnot, which is more involved for sure. I made some dumpling soup by adding some stew vegetables, chicken broth, and Szechuan-type sauce (or other some other preferred Asian sauce) on low for like 2-3 hours, then adding these frozen dumplings for the last hour and a half or so.
It's a great appliance for low effort, high effort, anti-social, and social people.
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