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11-23-2014 09:51 AM
11-23-2014 10:53 AM
Absolutely get the cooker that switches to "warm" after a preset time. I got the CrockPot brand (which was recommended by Cooks Illustrated) and I'm very pleased with it (oval shape, as well.)
The best one is the CrockPot Programmable, which is totally programmable.
Good points: stainless steel, led readout, auto-warm feature, 6 1/2 quarts (family size)
Bad points: more expensive than basic models.
Next best (cheaper version) Hamilton Beach Touch n Go good points: stainless, 6 qt, has a temp probe for roasts, can do automatic or manual, auto-warm. It actually has more features.
11-23-2014 11:22 AM
11-23-2014 11:27 AM
Rach, I use two consistently.
I have the Ninja 3n1 cooker if I need multi-functionality. But for strictly slow cooking the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget Programmable Slow Cooker is BY FAR the best out there. It's highly affordable, and in all my research (which I do a lot of before making a purchase...always), I haven't seen any other slow cooker with such consistently high reviews. Also a great plus about it, it has locking mechanisms for travel.
11-23-2014 11:33 AM
i liked my crockpot brand-had to toss it since the insert got a crack in it. i am tempted to try a ninja because you can brown in it.
11-23-2014 12:10 PM
Someone once told me that the manual ones will come back on if there is a power interruption while the ones that are automatic don't. Anyone know if that is true?
11-23-2014 12:53 PM
Yes, I have both the dial kind and programmable ones. I don't know of programmable one that has a backup battery for power outages.
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