(Part 2) Top products from r/slowcooking
We found 78 product mentions on r/slowcooking. We ranked the 470 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.
21. Crock-Pot 6.5-Quart, Programmable Touchscreen Slow Cooker, Silver, SCVT650-PS
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 4
Oval-shaped slow cooker with 6-1/2-quart removable stoneware crockTouchscreen control panel without the static clings; programmable cooking time; auto keep-warmPolished stainless steel exterior; metal side handles with silicone stay-cool wrapsDishwasher-safe crock and glass lid for easy cleanup; bon...
22. Goya Mojo Criollo Marinade, 24.50-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 2)
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 4
Net weight: 24 fluid ounceSpanish and Latin marinade for chicken, pork & beefSeasonings include bitter orange, lemon, garlic and onion
23. Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 4
25. Hamilton Beach 755263231981 (33182A) Slow Cooker, 8 Quart, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 4
Perfect for large mealsDimensions (inches): 11.6 H x 17.7 W x 11.6 D x 10.75 L,Perfect size for a 6 lbs. roast or 8 lbs. chickenMess-free lid rest for easy servingFull-grip handlesDishwasher safe stoneware & glass lid
26. Proctor-Silex 33043 4-Quart Slow Cooker
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 4
Fabric Type: Metal, Glass, Stoneware
27. Oster Roaster Oven with Self-Basting Lid | 22 Qt, Stainless Steel
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
Electric roaster oven accommodates turkeys up to 26 poundsSelf basting lid continually recirculates moistureVersatile electric roaster bakes, slow cooks, roasts, and servesDimensions: 23.3 L x 15.6 W x 11.8 H inchesRoasting pan and rack are removable for easy cleanup
28. GE 24-Hour Heavy Duty Indoor Plug-In Mechanical Timer, 1 Grounded Outlet, 30 Minute Intervals, Daily On/Off Cycle, for Lamps, Portable Fans, Seasonal Lighting, Appliances and more, UL Listed, 15153
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 4
Schedule your lamps, fans, appliances, seasonal lighting, AC units and other devices ON and OFF at your set desired times saving you energy and deterring crime when you are away from homeThe timer allows you to set on and off times at 30 minute intervals for a total of 48 On/Off options that will cy...
29. Kitchens of India Paste, Butter Chicken Curry, 3.5-Ounces, Pack of 1 (6 count)
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 4
Rich, mildly spiced tomato, onion, and garlic gravyAncient recipes handcrafted by Master Chefs of ITC Hotels100% all-natural and preservative freeKosher Approved and gluten freeProduct of India
30. Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker With Flexible Easy Programming, Dishwasher-Safe Crock & Lid, Silver (33473)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
7 quart capacity: sized to fit a 7 lb. Chicken or 5 lb. Roast, great for family dinners, potlucks or parties.Flexible programming options: more programming options than Crock-Pot Smart-Pot* slow cooker.Mix and match time and temp: choose from high, low or Warm for either 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours.No wa...
31. Proctor Silex 33015Y 1-1/2-Quart Round Slow Cooker
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 4
This product is highly durableThe product is manufactured in ChinaThe product is easy to use
32. Ninja 3 in 1 Cooking System in Classic Black
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
Triple Fusion Heat for faster, juicier and more flavorful cookingOven Function: 250°-425° with steam infused Roasting and BakingBuilt-in Stovetop: Low, Med, HighSlow Cooker: Low, High, Buffet w/auto keep warmProfessional non-stick pot – holds up to 6lb chicken / 4lb roast
33. OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Fat Separator,Clear/White/Black,1 EA
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
Constructed of heat-resistant plasticHeat-resistant strainer catches unwanted bitsStopper keeps fat out of the spoutShield prevents gravy from spilling over the topDishwasher safe
34. Crock-Pot SCCPCTS605-S Cook Travel Serve 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
6-quart capacity is perfect for 7 or more people or a 6-pound roastShifts to warm setting automatically once the cook time is completeCord storage clipsHeatSaver stoneware maintains optimal serving temperature even without a power sourceTravel temperature gauge provides visual feedback on food tempe...
35. Cuisinart PSC-650 Stainless Steel 6-1/2-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
Programmable slow cooker with removable round-shaped ceramic cooking potSimmer, low and high modes; 24-hour programmable cook time; auto keep-warm; cord storageBrushed stainless-steel housing; glass lid with stainless-steel rim; cool-touch chrome-plated handlesIncludes cooking rack, recipe book and ...
36. Crock-Pot 4-Quart Smart-Pot Programmable Slow Cooker, Silver
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
4 quart capacity serves 4 plus peopleProgram to cook on high with 4 or 6 hour selections or low with 8 or 10 hour selectionsHIGH and LOW settings are perfect for making chilis, stews, sauces, and moreWARM setting keeps food at the perfect serving temperatureRemovable round stoneware and lid are dish...
37. Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Portable 7-Quart Slow Cooker with Lid Lock for Easy Transport, Dishwasher-Safe Crock, Silver (33472)
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 3
Single clip latches lid to base for spill-resistant travelDetachable lid and removable stoneware for dishwasher clean upHinged lid stays up for servingFolding handles snap up for carrying fold down for storagePerfect size for a 7 lb. chicken
38. Crock Pot 4.5 Quart Manual Slow Cooker, Damask Pattern
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 3
4 quart Manual Slow Cooker serves 4+ peopleHigh/Low cook settings, and convenient Warm settingCrock Pot features removable, dishwasher-safe stoneware insertDishwasher safe glass lidStylish exterior with border, accents, and plastic handles
39. NutriChef 33966 Sous Vide Slow 11 in 1 Steamer Stainless Steel High-Pressure Multi Cooker Crock Pot w/Digital LCD Display, 6.5 Quart, 11 Preset Cooking Modes
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
HASSLE-FREE & TIME EFFICIENT: Cooking is made easy with the use of this slow cooker steamer. Offers time efficient food prep with its enclosed cooking style to preserves, enhance natural food flavors and retain original vitamin & mineral valueSOUS VIDE & OTHER COOKING MODES: A pressure cooker that f...
40. Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker | Stainless Steel (SCV700SS)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
Spacious 7 quart manual slow cooker serves 9+ people or fits a 7 pounds; RoastSet cooking time to high and get a hot meal in no time or set it on low and tonight’s dinner can cook while you’re at workKeep food at an ideal serving temperature for as long as you need to with the convenient warm se...
For most people the best one is the one at a garage sale or Goodwill for $5. Can't beat that, it's what I did and i've had great results. If you really want the best of the best however, that's without a doubt the Instant Pot. It makes just about everything under the sun along with slow cooking. Best part is it has a stainless steel bowl so you can brown meat and get a good sear before you slow cook it, all in one pot. And if you don't have all day to cook something it's a great pressure cooker. Along with rice, yogurt etc.
That being said you definitely don't need to spend $100 on a slow cooker either. Something like This would be great, as long as 4 quarts isn't too small for you (best for 1-2 people, not for a whole family)
That would depend on the wattage, and it doesn't look like it has enough to actually cook meat, though I did read about someone "cooking" cut up apples with some spices acceptably soft. Meat is much denser though.
This unit is only for rewarming, or warming up, already cooked foods, or foods that dont need full cooking for texture or safety. And it will take a couple of hours to do that once plugged in.
I'd check out the customer Reviews and customer Questions for this unit at amazon or maybe even at walmart.com to get much more info and more ideas.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006H5V8RG/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
The brand called Crock Pot used to make, and maybe still does, a small 1.5 quart model called Crockette that will cook meat and act like a regular but small slow cooker though. I cook a flank steak in my old one in the usual time. It will barely fit but works great. (If you had only 4 hrs, you would be able to cook chicken or fish but probably not the red meats unless they were very thin. The connective tissue in many meats also just requires a certain length of time at a low but hot enough temp, to break that down and tenderize those cuts.
This Lunch Crock is about 20 oz and presumably lighter weight, but the Crockette's crock and lid can also be removed to take home, and returned to the plugin unit if you want to make it more "portable."
And if you do get a small slow cooker that's small enough for you (Crock Pot or any other brand), you might want to check out some of the recipes and info about them from my previous answer here:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvEpfc8T4FyPLBCzkmBhT7Xsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120323115314AAr62lQ
Looks like Proctor Silex makes a 1.5 qt one though, but taller and less wide than the Crockette:
http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-33015Y-2-Quart-Cooker/dp/B0002CA3C6/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1451079747&sr=1-3&keywords=crockette
P.S. If you want an electric unit that can cook practically anything, or just warm up, in a very short time, you might be interested in an electric pressure cooker many of which are multi-function these days. My newest and favorite toy these days is the Instant Pot DUO60 7-in-1 I got a few months ago. It may be larger than what you want although it does come in a smaller 5 qt version, but could be made to work by just bringing the meat/etc with you and keeping in a frig till time to cook, then afterwards washing the inner pot and leaving everything at work.
I'm really enjoying Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook and Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two (which I'm in fact looking at right now). They have some good information at the beginning about how to use a slow cooker, and what sort of food you should have on hand (building your pantry).
My best advice is to build a pantry of common food items (herbs & spices, sauces, etc), and then start practicing cooking based on simple recipes. If she's encountering terms that she's unfamiliar with, encourage her to Google them. Most people don't start out being good cooks; they just keep practicing and experimenting they're making tastier and more sophisticated meals.
Also, encourage her to watch as you cook, and as you're cooking, explain what you're doing and why you're doing it.
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.
I wouldn't recommend less than 4.5 Quart for size people like to cook for parties and have left overs. Anything less than 4.5 would be too small for me.
They have programmable slow cookers which cook for the time set and then automatically set to warm after the time is up good for someone who works all day and can't watch it. If your mom is typically home all day you could get away with a 3 setting one low high and warm.
Also if your mom goes over to friends houses often with food they sell the travel slow cookers with latching lids for transport.
The brand Slow Cooker are good also Hamilton beach is a good company.
locking lid NOT programmable
Locking lid and programmable
Standard slow cooker no frills comes with dipping sauce warmer
basic slow cooker
So basically you can purchase on what you think your moms needs are Its not a bad idea to go for the programmable locking one since its a gift but when I buy for myself I typically want to save the most money possible and get the cheaper one but they will all cook the food the same.
This is a great book
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two (NYM Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1558323414/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_GDSJwbMEQW2A0
I checked the e book version out from the library and the recipes were really great and pretty healthy.
Wow. That seems a lot to spend on a slow cooker. I can't think of any that are unsafe.
The Ninja seems pretty cool.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0093MRWJS?pc_redir=1412516198&robot_redir=1
Personally I'd like a slow cooker that has a latch down top for transport and has some programing features. Something like this.
Hamilton Beach 33969A Set 'n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker, 6-Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZI26GO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_JFKoub0NQ90J3
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.
My friend got a baby crockpot recently to complement his 5qt pot. I think it was this one. He's really happy with it and he said that it's quite useful for small servings.
Browing meats doesn't really matter (just ask the folks at /r/sousvide), however, if you would like to anyhow, you might consider a culinary torch to sear them up before you cook.
We have a couple of these 1.5-quart cookers in our menagerie. Perfect for dips and chocolate. Lots of the small cookers don't have a removable crock, so this one is definitely preferable. The extra "keep warm" temperature setting is a bonus, too, especially for chocolate.
I have a Hamilton Beach that works really well for a basic cooker. I also have this one which I love and you can brown in it as well as slow cook. You can definitely find it cheaper elsewhere, I got mine for $99 at a club store. http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-3-in-1-Cooking-System-MC701/dp/B0093MRWJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419808121&sr=8-1&keywords=ninja+3-in-one
In case you'd like a slightly simpler preparation, I've found that I can make a very good butter chicken with this paste, a can of tomato sauce, some half and half and a little bit of sugar. It's cheap and it turns out great!
shred that same pork, put it on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes to crisp up, slap it on some warm corn tortillas and top with home made pico de gallo, and you have awesome carnitas. i make them like this all the time. you can also marinade the pork in Mojo Criollo for 24 hours prior to cooking.
http://www.amazon.com/Goya-Criollo-Marinade-24-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B00032CV8O
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.
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.
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.
I've got a "trio" style set of slow cookers that are about the same size. When I wanted to learn how to use them for meals, I found two books that I really like: Slow Cooking Just For Yourself and Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two. They both offer a wide variety of recipes, both vegetarian and not, and they helped me get used to thinking about ingredient amounts at the right scale for the smaller cookers. Good luck!
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.
After reading a ton of Amazon reviews, I believe Proctor-Silex brand slow cookers seem to be a little more "old school" compared to the other brands, in that they don't get quite as hot.
My 4-quart PS cooker is my go-to slow cooker, the best of about 7 other cookers I've tried, mostly Crockpot brand. It comes closest to my mom's 30 year old cooker in terms of heat levels. (I upgraded from a 3-quart Proctor-Silex, which was also good with heat levels)
EDIT: This is the 4-quart model I have.
My regular slow cooker for small meals of chicken or something is a Hamilton Beach 4 Qt Stay or Go. We'll call this one "Pearl". Runs kind of warm, 6 hours on low usually ideal.
I also have a fancier bigger slow cooker I won at my work in a contest that I use for soups and Mac and cheese or whole chickens which is the Cuisinart Stainless Steel 6-1/2-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker. We will call that one "Earl". Earl is bitter sweet, because if the power goes out for a minute, and I'm at work, it does not turn back on unlike the regular basic slow cookers. But it does have a timer.
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&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hamilton+beach+slow+cooker&dpPl=1&dpID=41GxlKhf7IL&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 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.
I've been very happy with my touchscreen Crock Pot! I got it because I wanted an upgrade from the simple knob design, and I've liked the programming features and the auto-warm setting.
I'm pretty sure they make turkey roasters that also slowcook
e: like this https://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTRS23-SB-Roaster-22-Qt-Stainless/dp/B00CQLJESK
Perhaps you need to get a very small slow cooker? Hopefully that will avoid burning. I just bought myself a weensy little 1.5 quart slow cooker and it's pretty much limited to 1-2 servings (which is perfect for me, as I am on a strict diet and in college--so I really only cook for myself and occasionally the BF)
Add the chicken and vegetables to the pot, use the water to loosely dissolve the curry paste, and then pour the soupy paste-and-water mixture into the pot.
It comes out like a very, very chunky sauce which is best served over rice or pasta.
I got this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B7N00JU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It was only $6 more for the "programmable" features (using that term loosely) compared to the best seller / amazon recommended.
Yeah, no. Slow cookers are for braises. Chicken/beef/pork/whatever parts, in a liquid, to get it nice and tender like a stew. Slow cooking is traditionally for tough cuts of meat to make them more palateable, that you can leave running unattended while you're out for the day. Something like beef stew, chili, pulled pork, pulled chicken, etc.
You're looking for a roaster, not a slow cooker. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTRS23-SB-22-Quart-Self-Basting-Stainless/dp/B00CQLJESK
Not your Mother's Slow Cooker cookbook. https://www.amazon.com/Your-Mothers-Slow-Cooker-Cookbook/dp/1558322450
The authors have done a couple different books, they're all pretty good.
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.
It's not carnitas, but close enough
1 pork loin, between 4-5lbs.
1 Bottle of Mojo Criollo. Check in the Latin foods section or with other Goya products.
2-3 spoonfulls of minced garlic
1 lime
One whole yellow onion and jalepeno, cut up
Put the pork loin, mojo criollo and garlic in a container to marinate overnight, at least 8 hours. Next morning put the pork loin and the marinade in the cooker. Add the onion and jalepeno, and the juice of the lime. Cook on low heat for at least 8 hours. 10 hours is better. When it's done, pull the pork out but save the juices.
Turn the broiler on in your oven on high heat. Shred the pork (should fall apart easily). Put it on a baking sheet, and pour some of the juices over it. You don't want to drown it, just keep it moist. Put in the broiler for 3-4 minutes, just so it gets a good crisp.
https://www.amazon.com/Oster-Self-Basting-22-Quart-Stainless-CKSTRS23-SB-D/dp/B00CQLJESK/ref=pd_aw_sbs_79_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00CQLJESK&pd_rd_r=c2257cbe-df59-11e8-92bb-55b31992fc92&pd_rd_w=XstXb&pd_rd_wg=lFAOw&pf_rd_i=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=926ebe02-3236-40c6-ac63-01ad178f498a&pf_rd_r=95ZXEV68PSTW8R19NX3S&pf_rd_s=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=95ZXEV68PSTW8R19NX3S
This may be what you are looking for. I want one for cooking the Xmas roast so it frees up my oven. There are some more on Amazon, so look around. Hope this helps!
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...
Totally agree, all that fat floating on top means the first half of the soup experience will be too rich and the rest will be too watery. BTW if you're using a spoon and paper towels, you should try a fat separator, makes life a lot easier.
edit: this is a fat separator- you should get the 4-cup, but this is a better illustration of how it works.
I have Not Your Mothers Slowcooker Cookbook and I like it. It was also only $5 when I bought it.
Lots of variety, easy recipes. Check it out.
My time to shine This isn't slowcooking, but those packets make really good butter chicken in less than 30 min. The wife and I have that at least once every two weeks.
I realize that this is not made in a slowcooker, but if you don't have the ingredients to make this (I don't), this is a very good alternative:
Butter Chicken Curry
I just got this one around Christmas and I love it. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KVZTFO/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_KU5gtb176W94Q
I think any old light timer would be fine, they are relatively cheap. I think the only two different styles are ones like thisversus fancier digital style. The main difference with the analog one is that the little dial physically rotates around, so you can end up bonking it or flipping the switches (this dictates the light cycle on/off time). That being said, I have the analog one and it works fine, it's just not as "convenient" if you are prone to accidentally touching it i.e. if you use it in a crowded/busy outlet.
Oh, sorry another thing, make sure it has the right prong style (three versus two). The particular analog one I linked has two prong only (I use it for a lamp).
Huh. You’re right. I remember mine was around $5 when I bought it but that might have been a little while back...
That said, this one’s $10:
OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Fat Separator
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BGTZSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I.twDb7BRVWXY
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00032CV8O/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1425313914&sr=1&keywords=mojo
(yes you could probably make your own, but I grew up with this stuff and I find it simple enough to pour a cup of it in with a pork butt and call it a day - quick and easy, as slowcooking should be)
Have you considered a Ninja Cooking System? I love mine.
It is like a crockpot but it can do so much more with its stovetop settings.
http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-3-in-1-Cooking-System-MC701/dp/B0093MRWJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407713043&sr=8-1&keywords=ninja+cooking+system
Thanks! My link was for a specific item - not sure why it didn't load for you. Try this amazon link?
I have the 6 qt crock pot ($35) and a timer I got from a hardware store ($10).
i bought this $19 4qt one and have had zero issues. 2qt sounds way too small and i cook for only myself too.
I like the 8 quart slow cooker in Amazon. I think I'm getting that one for the price.
It looks like it's this one.
Cuisinart PSC-650 Stainless Steel 6-1/2-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VA48PM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_yyFFwbVHKREVN
I ended up buying a new crockpot that has a built in timer, but before that, I used this cheap and simple timer which worked fine for my needs.
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.
It's delicious. Get a bottle of mojo, put the pork in the slow cooker, dump the bottle in top, cook for 8-10 hours on low.
https://www.amazon.com/Goya-Criollo-Marinade-24-50-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B00032CV8O
Dumb crock pot, its nothing fancy but gets the job done.
I was looking at this earlier, its 7 quart and is within my price range. Should I got for it?
Boom.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQLJESK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's one.
This is it.
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!
https://www.amazon.com/4qt-Smrt-Pot-Slow-Cooker/dp/B009BD6SUS/ref=sr_1_9?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1484626542&sr=1-9&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A3088473011
FWIW, there are Amazon Reviews that also say this model does not get hot enough.
Crock-Pot Programmable Touchscreen Slow Cooker
The Ninja. http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-3-in-1-Cooking-System-MC701/dp/B0093MRWJS
Get a manual slow cooker for your first, they will last forever. Don't overspend.
Here is one for $16
Proctor-Silex 33043 4-Quart Slow Cooker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O07LRC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_62vWub04N0C5D
This is the slow cooker I've used for the years. I warn you that you might want to throw open a window before you cook because after four hours whatever you're cooking is going to permeate the house.
Woods 50006 Indoor 24-Hour Mechanical Outlet Timer, 2-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LYHED0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_I4vWub1FYZVTB
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
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.
Read the Amazon.com reviews for that cooker. Not really all that. Also an obsolete product, as in not being made anymore.
USA link for the lazy http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1558322450/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419124428&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
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.
I would not leave a slow cooker on high for 10-12 hours. High setting is for the 4-6 hour range and low is for the 8-10. A few hours over the recipe will not hurt your food; slow cookers provide a lot of leeway. If you are the type to really worry, purchase a timer for the socket and force it to shut off at 8 hours.
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
So I found this /r/ATKGear subreddit which has America's Test Kitchen equipment recommendations (the most valuable part of a subscription to them as far as I'm concerned) and they suggest this Crock Pot SCVT650; however, I've found that the lower rated reviews point out some pretty glaring cons to this model -- specifically the fact that people complain about the lid not fitting and the insert cracking... I guess that wouldn't be a huge deal if you could replace them, but according to the Crock Pot website the inserts have been on "backorder" for the better part of a year. Apparently this model is only 8" high as well which seems very low for something that is supposed to cook large volumes of food, especially since most other units I'm looking at are at least 15"... what's up with that?
Also, this model apparently has some issues with getting really hot on the exterior, which isn't as much of a problem for me personally, but probably points out some poor design. People say it's even too hot to carry by the insulated handles.
I know almost every item on amazon is going to have some crazy bad review due to some person probably using the unit improperly, however it's been nearly impossible to even find a reliable brand of slow cooker that doesn't seem to be plagued by unresolvable issues, other than buying a new unit.