Top 10 Best Slow Cookers Reviews in 2022

Slow cookers offer a unique cooking opportunity that is otherwise, not attainable. The benefits are numerous and include the ability to cook and tenderize pieces of tough meat which normally cost less, saving you money. There is also the possibility of coming home to meet a warm meal, waiting for you. Slow cookers also bring out more flavors from food, and neither use as much power nor heat up the kitchen, as ovens.

This top 10 slow cookers review will present you with the 10 best slow cookers in 2022, with the aim of making it easier for you to choose. Before we go into that though, let’s take a look at the most important considerations you should make when choosing a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Purchase Considerations

– Oval or Round?

Slow cookers are mostly oval and round. Although this shape difference does not matter a lot, it starts to be important when you consider cooking whole chickens or ribs. In such situations, you will find that they fit better in an oval cooker.

– Keep Warm & Auto Cooking

The keep warm function is straightforward and can be found on most modern slow cookers. It lets the cooker continue to periodically heat the food, so that it stays warm until you are ready to eat. The automatic cooking function can be found in some cookers, and will start cooking the food initially at a high temperature, before switching to a low temperature for the rest of the cooking.

– Indicators & Controls

You should look for clearly labeled and bright indicator lights, so that you can know exactly what is going on. The controls should also be simple and easy to operate, for more user friendliness.

– Heat Distribution

Another thing you might want to consider is if the crock sits on the heating element, which is okay. Or if the element also extends to its sides, which is more desirable, as your food gets more evenly warmed.

– Timer

Having a timer lets you set a duration for the cooking. This allows you to prevent your food from overcooking when you are not at home.

– Size

Slow cookers can be said to fall into 3 groups: small, medium and large. You will have to choose a size depending on the size of your family, or for whom you are cooking for. For 1 or 2 persons, a 3-quart or smaller cooker should be okay. For up to 4 persons, a 3- to 5-quart cooker is recommended, and for 5 or more persons, anything over 5 quarts should be considered.

 

10. Proctor Silex Portable 1.5-Quart Oval Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.6 x 8.3 inches

Item Weight: 6 pounds

The Proctor Silex 1.5-quart slow cooker is perfect for all those who need an affordable slow cooker that gets the job done reliably. It can be used for making appetizers and dips, as well as other interesting recipes for parties. The stoneware is removable and dishwasher safe. The lid is made from glass, giving you a constant glimpse of what’s inside, and it also features a keep-warm setting for maintaining your food at serving temperature.

• Pros: Lid features rubber seal and latches strap for spill safety, affordable price.
• Cons: Looks cheap

 

9. Focus Electrics 5-Quart Oblong Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 12.8 x 8.8 inches

Item Weight: 5.2 pounds

In position #9 is this oblong-shaped cooker from Focus Electrics. It has a 5-quart capacity, ideal for family dinners or for entertaining friends. The cooking pot is oven and freezer safe, and the heating base can also be used as a mini-griddle. This cooker measures 7.25 x 12.75 x 8.75 inches, and its parts are dishwasher safe. Focus Electrics backs it up with a 1-year limited warranty.

• Pros: Large 5-quart capacity, oven and freezer-safe cooking pot, 1-year warranty.
• Cons: Heating coil is only in the base.

 

8. Proctor Silex 4-Quart Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 x 9.5 inches

Item Weight: 6 pounds

This Proctor Silex slow cooker features a glass lid for easy monitoring of your food. It has a 4-quart capacity, with the stoneware and glass lid both dishwasher safe. There is also a keep warm setting, allowing you to maintain your dish at a serving temperature. This Proctor Silex cooker is simple and straight to the point. It is the perfect cooker for those who want an affordable but reliable slow cooker.

• Pros: 4-quart capacity, removable and dishwasher safe stoneware
• Cons: N/A

 

7. Black & Decker 7-Quart Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 13.8 x 13.4 inches

Item Weight: 5 pounds

This 7-quart cooker from Black & Decker gets extra points for being so beautifully designed. It’s an aesthetic masterpiece that will bring vivid color into your kitchen. It features cool-touch handles and a built-in lid holder, so you don’t have to hold the lid with one hand. It has low, high and warm temperature settings. This giant, 7-quart cooker also comes with recipes included, allowing you to create unlimited culinary treats with it.

• Pros: Beautifully designed, built-in lid holder, large 7-quart capacity.
• Cons: N/A

 

6. Bella Dots Collection 5-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 10 x 14.2 inches

Item Weight: 12.6 pounds

In position #6 is a cooker which combines both great looks and functionality to become a great product. The outside is brightly colored, and it is also available in a wide variety of colors, including teal, red and much more. Where others feature dials, it features a digital display, including 4 buttons. You can program it to countdown between 30 minutes and 20 hours. It has low/high/warm temperature settings, comes with recipes from BELLA, and is also backed with a 1-year warranty.

• Pros: Digital display and timer, 5-quart capacity, dishwasher safe parts, 1-year warranty.
• Cons: This cooker is relatively expensive.

 

5. Crock-Pot Programmable 6.5-Quart Touchscreen Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 12.2 x 8.7 inches

Item Weight: 15 pounds

If you love the style, and you need a slow cooker that gives your kitchen that extra touch of style and class, then this beauty from Crock-Pot is worth your attention. Featuring a polished stainless steel exterior, it features programmable cooking times using its simple but elegant touchscreen. Its oval shape allows you to cook a wide variety of large or whole meats. The crock and the glass lid are both dishwashers safe, and it comes with a 1-year Crock-Pot warranty.

• Pros: Oval shaped 6.5-quart capacity, touchscreen control, polished stainless steel design.
• Cons: N/A

 

4. Crock-Pot Cook ‘N Carry 6-Quart Oval Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 15 x 10 x 15 inches

Item Weight: 10.4 pounds

This slow cooker from Crock-Pot is called Cook ‘N Carry for a reason. It features a lid-locking system, mounted directly on the lid. This allows you to carry the cooker with you without fear of your food spilling. It also features three heat settings of low/high/warm. Being oval also makes it able to accommodate more food, as it measures 15 x 10 x 15 inches.

• Pros: Stainless steel body, 6-quart capacity, secure lid locking system
• Cons: N/A

 

3. hOme 6-Quart Programmable Oval Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5 x 9.4 inches

Item Weight: 13.7 pounds

Another 6-quart slow cooker, large enough for a whole chicken or a 6-lbs. roast. The digital control and display module is simple and easy to use. You can program cook times between 30 minutes and 10 hours. There is also minimum and maximum temperature settings, and the cooker will automatically switch to ‘Warm’, once the timer is up. There is a stainless steel base and a ceramic crock, rubber feet and a glass lid.

• Pros: 6-quart capacity, digitally programmable, made from stainless steel.
• Cons: Stoneware is not dishwasher safe.

 

2. Hamilton Beach Programmable 7-Quart Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 17.6 x 9.9 inches

Item Weight: 12.3 pounds

When it comes to design and looks, this slow cooker has it all. With its oval shape, glass lid, stainless steel body and digital controls, it will definitely fit perfectly into any modern kitchen. It is digitally controlled and quite easy to set. You can either choose low, high or warm, and choose 2, 4, 10 or up to 18 hours of cooking time, and that’s it. When it is done the cooking, it switches automatically to warm. The lid and stoneware are both dishwashers safe, and its 7-quart capacity allows you to cook to your heart’s content.

• Pros: Modern design, simple digital controls, wraparound element heats evenly.
• Cons: N/A

 

1. Hamilton Beach Stay Or Go 5-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 16.7 x 11.2 inches

Item Weight: 12.8 pounds

The Stay Or Go slow cooker from Hamilton Beach combines efficiency with convenience. You can cook quite a lot of food with its 5-quart capacity, including roasts and chickens up to 5 pounds, given its oval shape. Then it includes a clip-tight lid lock, which makes it perfect for traveling or taking to a party, without fear of spilling your precious cooking. It is well made, nice looking, well priced, and therefore our number #1.

• Pros: Features a tight lid lock, dishwasher safe parts, full-grip handles for carrying heavy food
• Cons: N/A

 

We have come to the end of this top 10 review of the best slow cookers in 2022, and it is now up to you to make a choice. You may decide to go with our number #1 recommendation, or you could also choose another cooker because of size, design or color. The choice is yours.