Top Slow Cooker Picks:
A slow cooker is a perfect dieting tool. A slow cooker can help you prepare quick low calorie meals that are delicious. There are some many recipes to choose from that you can make one tasty meal after another.
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| Top Traits: For smaller meals, dips, or fondues, consider this petite 3.5 quart Cuisinart. It makes a great beef stew, and a roast will emerge juicy (not dry) when cooked on low heat. In addition to high, low, and warm, it also has a simmer setting, which is useful for long cooking. | Pluses: The insert is both dishwasher and oven safe. Its digital controls are simple to set for up to 24 hours. It's lighter than most at 10 pounds. |
Best Overall all Clad 6.5 qt. Slow Cooker.Value $180. Save Now. |
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| Traits: This is the top performer, the All-Clad, maintained the most even simmer on both high and low heat, turning out a perfectly cooked beef stew and a tender ( not stringy) pot roast. A well-lit digital control panel allows you to program cooking time up to 26 hours. | Pluses: It has the sleekest look of all tested. The insert and lid are designed to be used only in the cooker (not in the oven); both are dishwasher-safe. |
Versatile West Blend 6 qt Slow Cooker.Value $80. Save Now. |
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| Traits: This compact West Bend may be a god send to anyone with a small kitchen. As a slow cooker, it simmers nicely on low heat, producing a moist roast. The dishwasher-safte non-stick pot can be used on the stove or in the oven, and the base doubles as a griddle and a warming tray. | Pluses: It's very lightweight (about seven pounds), making for easy storage, and has simple to use electronic controls and an up to 12 hour cooking timer. |
Budget Buy Hamilton Beach 6 qt. Slow Cooker.Value $60. Only. $44.70. |
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| Traits: A large size model at a great price, this Hamilton beach slow-cooks well, particularly on low. Like the others, it has timed cooking (up to 12 hours), and its included probe lets you cook a roast to a specific internal temp. Handy cord storage keeps the cord tucked away when not in use. | Pluses: A latching lid makes it less likely to spill if you often take food to potlucks. The insert is safe to use in the oven, microwave, and dishwasher. |
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The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook: Over 120 Delicious Low-Carb Recipes That Cook Themselves. |
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