Kitchen
7-quart slow cooker
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What it is
A large oval slow cooker that can hold a roast or a pot of chili for a crowd, then sit on warm after it finishes. It lives on the counter.
Pros
- Family size means leftovers, which is the reason to own one.
- The stoneware can go in the dishwasher.
- A warm setting saves dinner when you get home later than planned.
Cons
- Seven quarts is absurd for one person, and the leftovers go bad if you forget them.
- It does not sear well. Brown the meat in a pan first if you care about flavor.
Who it's for
Weeknight dinners and a house that actually eats the leftovers.
Who should skip it
You cook for one and do not want a pot of food sitting until Thursday.
How it compares
Portable lunch warmer, 20 ounces
The blush lunch warmer is a 20-ounce pot for a car or a desk. It is not a smaller version of this cooker.
5-quart air fryer
The air fryer is fast and crisp. The slow cooker is unattended and soft. Most kitchens that cook a lot end up wanting both, for different nights.
Saving keeps this pick in your list. It doesn't load a coupon to your store account.