Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker - Versatile Cookware for Large Families - Limited Offer

I absolutely love my Crockpot 7qt oval slow cooker! We use it nearly every week to make everything from beef roasts and pulled pork to pork chops, chicken, and chili. The set-it-and-forget-it feature is perfect for our hectic schedules, allowing us to come home to a delicious, home-cooked meal without having to spend hours in the kitchen. What I appreciate most about this slow cooker is its convenience and ease of use. The generous 7-quart capacity is ideal for our family gatherings, comfortably serving 9+ people or fitting a 7-pound roast. The stoneware insert's easy to cleanup, thanks to its coating, and the lid is dishwasher-safe. I also love the warm function, which keeps our meals at the perfect serving temperature, especially when dinner plans get delayed. Having tried other brands in the past, I can confidently say that the 'Crockpot' brand stands out for its reliability and functionality.

I'll be honest, I was not much of a cook before getting married last year, and this crockpot has been an essential for me. Even though I have since learned a lot about cooking, I still use this crockpot at least once a week because it's just nice to be able to put ingredients in and then take a meal out of it later without having to put in much effort. It's great for busy, full days where you don't have much time. I've found this 7-quart crockpot to be the perfect size for 2 people. We end up with a serving size (of meat and veggies) for both of us at dinner and then my husband is able to get a lunch out of it the next day too (so in total it typically gives me 3-4 serving sizes). I suppose if you were just making a meat or veggie or some other single food in here, you'd get more portions, but I put everything in there so I don't get many servings out of it, but it suits us perfectly fine. Cooking low and slow is my motto with this thing. I feel like that keeps the meat from drying out. Personally, I have found that chicken breasts cook in about 2 1/2-3 hours on low and a roast takes around 8 hours (give or take depending on how many lbs) on low. Depending on what kind of veggies I decide to go with, I will add those in the crockpot 30 mins-1 hour before I plan on taking everything out and serving. I have not branched out to many other types of dishes with a crockpot, but I know it can be used for soups, lasagna, oatmeal, breakfast casseroles, and even desserts, so if you don't fancy meat, then you can still enjoy the benefits of a crockpot. Overall, if you aren't the best of cooks, you're looking for something to make meals easier or you don't have much time to devote to being in the kitchen.. the crockpot is for you. Good luck in your cooking endeavors!

I love this slow cooker. As a family of 5, getting dinner on the table every night can be stressful. I have 3 teenage sons who eat like grown men, which often means making a meal for 8. I decided to take some of the stress off and invest in a slow cooker. After doing some research and learning that there is a difference in a crockpot vs slow cooker, I decided to purchase a crockpot. I also decided to start with a basic model to learn what works for me and what won't, so that in the future, I'll know what features to look for in a newer model. This crockpot does get extremely hot on the outside, but I don't have small children to worry about so that is ok. I simply warn my teens when it's in use and place it against the wall of the counter and make sure it's out of the way. I use the timer on my phone to let me know when to check on my meals. Newer models have timers that switch to warm once cooking is complete. However, I use recipes that I find online and with any heating element, cooking time varies, especially when using a different size crockpot than the one a recipe calls for. Until I learn the exact timing it will take my meals to cook, not having an automatic shut off or temperature change is beneficial to me, though will change in the future. I have the 7 quart, so the unit and lid are fairly heavy but durable. Foods do tend to stick to the insert, but I simply fill it with hot water and then wash it. I love that the stoneware is removable, it makes cleaning a bit easier. Other reviews mentioned that the lid does not tightly fit the unit, but as this is my first crockpot, I don't know if that is a standard feature. I haven't experienced any cooking issues, my meats and vegetables are always perfectly cooked and very tender. I love this crockpot, it makes cooking and meal planning so much easier, I highly recommend it.