A slow cooker cuts down on hands-on cooking time for hearty weeknight meals, letting soups, stews and other simmer while you handle the rest of your day. 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.
Best for feeding a crowd:Â Hamilton Beach Stay or Go extra large 10-quart slow cooker
Best-reviewed:Â Crock-Pot 7-quart manual slow cooker
Best programmable:Â Hamilton Beach portable 6-quart Set and Forget programmable slow cooker
Best mini slow cooker:Â Crock-Pot 2-quart manual slow cooker
Best multifunction:Â Our Place Dream Cooker
Best for easy cleanup:Â iCook 3.5-quart slow cooker with removable ceramic pot
Best for transporting:Â Crock-Pot Design Series 7-quart programmable slow cooker
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. One reviewer said it easily fits ribs a
