Price: $49.99 - $34.99
(as of Dec 21, 2024 00:47:59 UTC – Details)
This spacious Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker offers flexibility and convenience. Designed to make your life easier, this slow cooker can fit a 7-pound roast comfortably and serves up to 9 or more people. Prepare a meal early, then let it slow-cook all day while you carry on with your routine. Come home to a nutritious, home-cooked meal in the evening. With settings for high or low slow cooking and a warm function, it’s a convenient, healthier, and more cost-efficient way to serve delicious meals. The slow cooker’s exterior is stainless steel with black accents, adding a stylish touch to any kitchen.
Generous Capacity: 7-quart slow cooker that comfortably serves 9+ people or fits a 7-pound roast
Cooking Flexibility: High or low slow cooking settings, with convenient warm function for ideal serving temperature
Convenient: Set it and forget it feature enables you to cook while at work or performing daily tasks
Minimal Clean-Up: One-pot cooking reduces dishes; lid and removable stoneware are dishwasher safe
Versatile: Removable stoneware insert can be used in the microwave or an oven up to 400°F
Stylish: Stainless steel exterior with black accents and practical plastic handles
Economical & Healthy: Provides a cost-efficient way to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals
Darlene Dennis –
This is a great Crockpot!
This is a nice Crockpot. It’s big and works great! It came packaged well. Great price too.
Saket Bihari –
Durable and Reliable
Iâve bought the Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker three times in the last three years, and itâs been a great addition to my kitchen. Itâs durable, reliable, and perfect for cooking large meals for my family or when entertaining guests. The stainless steel design is sleek, and itâs very easy to use with simple controls. I love that it has a large capacity, so I can cook enough for everyone. So now I have a total of 3, which is really helping me a lot during parties or dinner gatherings. Overall, this slow cooker has been dependable and has served me well over the years!
gene gallagher –
Well made,works great
This pot was well made. Just the right size for large or smaller meals. have cooked several meals from stew to roasts and cooks evenly. Plug is the right size for counter to back splash. Well packaged and arrived on time. Would buy again.
Kayla –
Simple and good
The **Crock-Pot**, also known as a slow cooker, is a staple in many kitchens due to its ability to cook meals with minimal effort. Itâs a versatile appliance thatâs perfect for busy people, allowing you to prepare flavorful meals with little hands-on time. Hereâs my experience with it, including both its advantages and some of the challenges Iâve encountered.### **Design and Build**The **Crock-Pot** comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from **2-quart to 8-quart** capacities, making it suitable for everything from individual meals to large family dinners. The design is simple, typically featuring a **removable ceramic pot** that fits into the heating base. The ceramic pot is durable and easy to clean, either by hand or in the dishwasher.The **lid** is usually made of glass, which is great because you can see how your meal is progressing without having to lift it and release heat. The design is functional, though some models have **locking lids** for spill-proof portability, which is helpful if you need to transport your dish to a potluck or event.### **Ease of Use**The main selling point of the Crock-Pot is how easy it is to use. Most models feature **low, high, and warm settings**, allowing you to adjust the temperature based on the recipe or how quickly you want your meal to cook.You simply **add your ingredients, set the temperature**, and walk away. The slow cooking process ensures that flavors develop over time, resulting in rich, tender dishes like soups, stews, and roasts. Itâs great for people with busy schedulesâyou can start a meal in the morning and come home to a fully cooked dinner.### **Cooking Performance**The Crock-Pot excels at cooking dishes that require **low and slow heat**. Itâs ideal for:- **Stews and soups**: The long cooking time allows flavors to blend beautifully.- **Meats**: Cuts like pork shoulder, beef brisket, and chicken thighs come out incredibly tender after being slow-cooked for several hours.- **One-pot meals**: You can throw in vegetables, protein, and broth for a hearty meal with minimal cleanup.The **low and slow** cooking process also makes it perfect for **meal prep**. You can make large batches of food, divide them into portions, and refrigerate or freeze them for later use.### **Challenges and Considerations**- **Lack of Browning**: One of the main drawbacks of using a Crock-Pot is that it doesnât **brown meats**. If you want a deep, rich flavor from caramelized meat or vegetables, youâll need to sear them in a separate pan before adding them to the Crock-Pot. This adds an extra step to the cooking process, which can be a bit inconvenient, especially if youâre looking for a true one-pot solution.- **Long Cooking Times**: While the Crock-Pot is designed for long, slow cooking, the downside is that itâs not ideal for **quick meals**. If you realize at the last minute that you need to make dinner, the Crock-Pot wonât be much help unless you have hours to spare.- **Overcooking**: Though the Crock-Pot is designed to slowly cook your meals over several hours, itâs possible to **overcook** certain foods, particularly vegetables like peas and zucchini that become mushy if left in too long. Meat, on the other hand, tends to fare better, but you still need to watch cooking times to avoid overcooked or dry textures.- **Cleaning the Pot**: While the ceramic insert is dishwasher safe, it can be **heavy and cumbersome** to clean if youâre washing it by hand, especially when thereâs food stuck to the bottom. Some models come with **non-stick surfaces**, which are easier to clean but can scratch over time.- **Bulky**: Depending on the size, Crock-Pots can be **bulky** and take up a lot of counter or storage space. If you have a small kitchen, this might be something to consider, especially if you donât plan on using it frequently.### **Energy Efficiency**One of the benefits of the Crock-Pot is that itâs relatively **energy efficient** compared to using a traditional oven or stovetop for long periods. It uses a lower wattage and heats slowly, which can result in energy savings if youâre cooking meals that take several hours.### **Pros**- **Hands-off cooking**: Once your ingredients are in, you can walk away and come back to a fully cooked meal.- **Versatile**: Perfect for soups, stews, meats, and even desserts.- **Tender, flavorful results**: Slow cooking enhances flavor and makes even tough cuts of meat tender.- **Convenient for meal prep**: Ideal for making large batches of food with minimal effort.### **Cons**- **No browning**: You need to brown meat separately for certain dishes.- **Long cooking time**: Not ideal for last-minute meals.- **Can overcook vegetables**: Some vegetables get too soft if cooked too long.- **Bulky**: Takes up a lot of counter or storage space.### **Final Thoughts**The **Crock-Pot** is a fantastic kitchen tool for anyone who enjoys low-maintenance cooking, especially for meals that benefit from slow, gradual heat. Itâs ideal for people with busy schedules who want to come home to a ready-made meal. However, it does have its limitationsâlike the need for browning meat separately and the potential for overcooking delicate vegetables. Despite these minor drawbacks, I find the convenience and versatility make it a worthwhile investment for any kitchen.
AndsterManNYC –
Inexpensive, does exactly what I needed it to do, has cons I knew & can live with
Ok, I really love love LOVE cooking with my CrockPot (as much as my Le Crueset cookware). It makes great stews, sauces, chilis, soups etc. I had the original round 4 qt CrockPot that was awesome but a bit too small, so I knew what I was getting, both the good and the not so good.Let’s start off with the not so good (which existed with EVERY low cost Rival CrockPot I ever owned):1. They refuse to add an one-off light which tells you that the unit is on. You need to relax on touching it or seeing that the knob is turned to hi or low. This caused a slight problem when I had a short in the outlet of the last unit…you’d think it was on, but the plug was loose and works need a jiggle. My fault, but a light world be nice to verify from a distance that the unit was”on”2. For some weird reason, they only put three legs on the base of this unit instead of four, so it could be a tiny bit tippy if you push down on the front. I don’t plan on doing that, and since I’m the one using it, that’s fine. Not a deal breaker.3. As with my last unit, the back of the cooker container(where the plug is) gets a bit hotter than the the sides and front, so after a few hours, I know that with thicker sauces and chilis, it will sorta stick to that area/sorta burn (not really burn badly, just a definite hot spot area, about an inch or so, that cooks hotter). I solve it by stirring every few hours or turning the pot, sorta like turning a mattress every few months. Wish it didn’t do this, but no big deal to me.4. The outside of the unit (anywhere that’s metal) gets REALLY hot. Do not touch it. The plastic handles stay cool. And don’t wrap a towel or anything around it (for insulation ) or you will burn out the unit. Again, this is something I’m already aware of, I don’t have kids and my cat has enough sense to not go hear it. So no it’s fine for me. For those with small children etc, you may want to go with a pricier unit that is better insulated and stays chill on the outside.5. Although this unit has a low and high setting, I really can’t tell the difference. After a few hours, whatever in cooking is still boiling around the sides at both settings. I’m assuming the low heats stuff up to the same temp, but cycles less frequently (stay off longer). I dunno. If I’m not home, I leave on low all day and it’s ready when I get home. If I’m home, I start stuff on high and, after three hours, I then put on low until I’m ready to eat. I don’t think I ever used the warm setting.Again, this is all stuff I was already aware of and willing to live with….. I know how to work with this unit. So the bottom line is that while I sorta wish they could fix some of the easier things (the light, the legs), I absolutely love the unit and the low cost. And this bigger size is perfect to make a meal that lasts for three days, the last day leftovers gets added to my Leftovers Soupâ¢
Amazon Customer –
Set it and forget it!
The crockpot works extremely well. Itâs a classic crockpot that you set on high for four hours and cook your preferred meals. Orâ¦â¦ you know, thereâs other things you can cook that arenât on high for three hours. You can slow roast some ribs or pork roast. The best thing is you can watch Bobs Burgers while this just does all the cooking for you. Iâve made chicken while watching Bobs Burgers, Buffalo chicken, soupâ¦. which also had chicken. Chicken isnât the only thing you can cook but chicken is pretty good. Also, Bobs Burgers is is pretty good. The crockpot is light in weight and easy to clean. I usually put the pot in the dishwasher while watching Bobs Burgers and it always comes out cleaner than when I put it in. Definitely a great buy.
Renee –
Great size, and very sturdy. Easy to use and clean! Love this product so much I bought one for a friend.
Amazon User –
Handles melted off in 20 minutes after first use definitely would not recommend
Ahmed AbdelSalam –
Take care, this device is not computable with KSA electricity, I’ve returned it back…
Emmanuel Ponce –
Excelente solo le falta una luz que indique que está encendida
Soniya –
Excellent buy