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.
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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.
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Best mini slow cooker: Crock-Pot 2-quart manual slow cooker
Best multifunction: Our Place Dream Cooker
Best for easy cleanup: iCook 3.5-quart slow cooker with removable ceramic pot
Best for transporting: Crock-Pot Design Series 7-quart programmable slow cooker
Best for feeding a crowd: Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 10-quart slow cooker: $79.99
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.
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One reviewer said it easily fits ribs alongside potatoes and onions, adding, "I can be the queen of the family gathering.
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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.
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Its roomy capacity handles everything from soups and stews to pot roasts and pulled chicken.
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"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.
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Three automatic cooking modes make it easy to prepare family-size meals with minimal hands-on effort.
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"Use the included thermometer probe to check if your meat — like chicken, turkey or pork — is cooked to your liking," one reviewer wrote.
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Once the meat reaches your programmed temperature, the slow cooker automatically switches to Warm.
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Best mini slow cooker: Crock-Pot 2-quart manual slow cooker: $17.99 (25% off)
Original price: $23.99
This 2-quart mini slow cooker is a practical option for anyone short on counter space or cooking for one to three people.
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"It's simple to use, heats evenly and is great for soups, dips and shredded chicken," one reviewer said.
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"Cleanup is easy, and it doesn't take up much room.
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Best multifunction: Our Place Dream Cooker: $199
Replace several countertop appliances with Our Place’s Dream Cooker, a 6-quart multi-cooker that pressure cooks, slow cooks, sautés and keeps food warm.
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Its ceramic nonstick pot also makes cleanup easier.
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"I bought it for its aesthetics, and I'm not shy about displaying it on my countertop," one reviewer wrote after using it for everything from fall-off-the-bone chicken to flavorful beans.
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Best for easy cleanup: iCook 3.5-quart slow cooker with removable ceramic pot: $39.99 (20% off)
Original price: $49.99
This 3.5-quart slow cooker is sized for three to four people and has a removable nonstick ceramic pot that goes straight into the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
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One Amazon reviewer called it a "kitchen gem," noting that it makes "tender pot roasts, creamy soups and fall-off-the-bone stews with zero babysitting."
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Cool-touch handles also make it easier to move from the kitchen to the table.
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Best for transporting: Crock-Pot Design Series 7-quart programmable slow cooker: $69.95 (7% off)
Original price: $74.95
Bring this Crock-Pot to potluck dinners and tailgates thanks to its locking lid, which helps prevent spills in transit.
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One Amazon reviewer said they use it about three times a week for roast beef, turkey and pulled pork, noting that meats come out especially tender.
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They also use leftovers to stretch meals throughout the week, turning Sunday roasts and its juices into stew a few days later.
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