Slow Cooker reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 220 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Slow Cooker brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/slowcooking, r/mexicanfood, r/UKFrugal, r/DadForAMinute, r/Cooking. Top-rated brands include Crock-Pot (4.6/5), Hamilton Beach (4.5/5), Instant Pot (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews220
Subreddits11
Posts35
Brands64
Products51
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#1
Crock-Pot
4.6
(52)
"$30 Walmart Crock-Pot with the manual knob in high, low, and warm has been all I've ever needed."
"I still have my crock pot. I bought used at a thrift store and it still works 20 some years later."
"My favorite one is the one that my mom got when she got married to my dad and that was about 53 years ago."
"Love that thing."
"I have an original Rival crock pot and a larger Hamilton Beach slow cooker. Both have given over 20 years of service without issue."
"I still have the Crockpot brand slow cooker I got as a wedding gift in 2007 and use it at least 2-3 times a month."
"I’m currently using a +45 year old Crock-Pot by Rival."
"I have both Crock-Pot and Hamilton Beach and both are great!"
"I’ve been happy with my crock pots."
"The Crock-Pot brand is always a reliable choice for slow cookers."
#2
Hamilton Beach
4.5
(26)
"Hamilton Beach is the mac daddy of all crockpots."
"I have the Hamilton Beach portable 6 qt set & forget digital programmable slow cooker. This is my first programmable slow cooker and I love it."
"I just bought this one based on recommendations from Wirecutter... It’s cheaper off the HB website than Amazon, and rn they have a deal where you get a free air fryer lid."
"My 30 year old Hamilton Beach with off, warm, low and high settings is exactly what I need, and all I need."
"Hamilton Beach has been the best brand for me. The basic $30 model is the one I chose 20 years ago."
"My cheap Hamilton beach has been going strong for 10 years of heavy use."
"The H is a beast but it’s been going to years."
"I like the Hamilton Beach because of the locking lid."
"I've had that hamilton beach one, or one extremely similar, for 10 years. Works great, easy to clean."
"Got a 7 qt. Hamilton Beach about 6 years ago for $40 USD, still going strong today."
#3
Instant Pot
4.8
(21)
"An instant pot costs a bit more than a crock pot nowadays, but has way more features."
"Wife and I have an Instapot. Does both pressure and slow cooking. It is a game changer for meal prep."
"I bought one with multiple functions and it’s my favorite one."
"I slowed cooked a roast in mine one day, and it came out just like it would in a regular crock pot."
"Get a pressure cooker (any off-brand instapot), much more versatile and also has the slow cooker setting."
"Instant Pot is really useful for a whole host of different cooking options including both slow cooking and pressure cooking."
"Absolutely love my Instant Pot!!! And they can be used like a slow cooker if you get the other lid."
"Instant pot is the best since it’s both slow cooker and pressure cooker."
"I have an Instant Pot. It's not just a slow cooker. It's a fantastic sort of all-in-one that's incredibly versatile."
"Get an Instant pot, does it all for like 60 bucks and cooks a ridiculous variety of meals."
#4
Ninja Foodi
4.8
(12)
"I’ve replaced it with the Ninja, and it’s been a game changer!"
"They are the best!"
"I bought a Ninja one a few weeks back and love it."
"I like that I can sauté as needed before putting it into slow cooker mode."
"Ninja Foodie, the best."
"Ninja foodie, das beste."
"We've got a Ninja Foodi 11-in-1, it can do slow cooking (and flip to warm), pressure cooking, sous vide, saute, air fry, etc."
"I just got the ninja foodi possible a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it!! It’s low setting is actually low."
"Last year we got a Ninja foodie which has slow cooker plus a load of other features."
"I received the ninja as a gift. I like that it has the option to sear."
#5
Crock Pot
4.0
(13)
"Good ole classic Ceramic Crock pot."
"Highly recommend one with a lid that latches."
"I have a crock pot and I love it."
"The one that turned out to be perfect for what I was after is the simple crock pot."
"Think about it you’ll want a lockable lid for travel."
"I like the crock pot brand with electronic timer and auto warm."
"I don’t think you can go wrong with a classic crock pot."
"I opted for the original crockpot."
"My barbacoa cooks for at least 10 hrs in my crock."
"My crockpot just cooks at the temperature I choose until I intervene."
#6
Cuisinart
4.5
(10)
"I've never had any issues with any of them. The expensive I even got cheap, I got a refurbished Cuisinart programmable for $25 on Woot."
"I have a Cuisinart…it has a couple features I love."
"I love my Cuisinart 4-in-1 slow cooker, and I've had it for about a thousand years now."
"I would recommend it to anyone, it’s an excellent piece of eq."
"Cuisinart 3 in 1 Multicooker in 4 quarts ticks all of your boxes and steams."
"I've had this one for over ten years. It can be found on Amazon."
"Cuisinart w insert to sear gets highest rating."
"I have the older version of Cuisinart's multicooker. They've updated it so that oil doesn't take off the writing on the buttons."
"When my crockpot breaks I've just bought the same exact one and now I have like 4 inserts. Usually I've done something stupid to cause it to break."
"Just stay away from Cuisinart - they don’t get hot enough - food never comes to a boil."
#7
Ninja
4.4
(9)
"Best decision I made for a slow cooker. The sear/saute function is a game changer."
"Ninja by far. I have one. Love making beef vegetable soup."
"I have had the first generation of the Ninja cooker for a while now and it's been pretty fantastic."
"My ninja is my favorite mainly for the option to sear and then switch over to crockpot."
"Ninja by far. Cuts down cooking times like crazy!"
"I have a Ninja Foodie. It's an all in one like the Instapot. You can't go wrong with either one."
"Ninja foodi, can also pressure cook and other functionalities"
"I use my Ninja 5 qt. compact multi-cooker more often because I can saute, sear, and slow cook in the same pot."
"My husband recently bought me the new Ninja Foodi. UGH! I'm still trying to figure it out. There is no 'low'."
#8
Crockpot
4.8
(5)
"Wallyworld 2 quart
Crockpot 4 quart
Kitchen aid 6 quart digital
Crockpot 8 quart"
"You can make cheese dip in a small crockpot with the added bonus of keeping it melty."
"If you only need a slow cooker, get Crockpot or Hamilton Beach, wherever it's on sale, and you'll be golden."
"I have a 6 qt Crock Pot with timer, 30 minute increments, non-locking top. I love mine."
"I have a regular, CrockPot brand crockpot with warm, low, and high settings and a delay."
#9
Michele Scicolone
5.0
(3)
"The Mediterranean slow cooker (Scicolone, Michele)"
"The Italian Slow Cooker (Michele Scicolone)"
"The French Slow Cooker (Michele Scicolone)"
#10
Rival
4.7
(3)
"Rival crockpot, I've had it forever and still going strong."
"I highly recommend ye'olde Rival slow cookers."
"The six is a Rival I bought after moving into the townhouse... The first 8.5 was the Elite Gourmet Electric Ceramic XL Jumbo Slow Cooker."
#11
GreenPan
4.3
(3)
"I LOVE my GreenPan Elite Ceramic Nonstick Slow Cooker. I have the 6quart."
"I don’t know if it’s the 'best' but I recently got the Green Pan one and I’m really liking it."
"I like this one. GreenPan Elite 8 - in -1 Programmable 6QT Electric Slow Cooker, Dishwasher Safe Lid & Removable Crock, PFAS-Free Healthy Ceramic Nonstick Multi-Cooker, Sear, Sauté/Brown, Steam Basket, Roast but a good old fashioned Crock Pot is classic."
#12
Proctor Silex
4.3
(3)
"I've abused that thing for over a decade and it is still pristine."
"I have the proctor silex basic model. its low is great."
"I had a Proctor Silex. The low was a true low."
#13
KitchenAid
4.0
(3)
"I would've said the KitchenAid 6qt one, I used it for years and it was a flawless machine."
"KitchenAid but it's more than $100."
"Kitchenaid has a true low setting."
#14
Russell Hobbs
3.7
(3)
"Russell Hobbs Multicooker 6.5L. No complaints so far."
"I have a Russell Hobbs one which was maybe £35 but it's cast iron. Works fine."
"Bit pricier that what you've got $100 & it also gave off that smell the first time I switched it on."
#15
Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker
5.0
(2)
"I absolutely love it!"
"I have had two Hamilton Beach slow cookers. Can’t go wrong with them."
#16
Breville
4.5
(2)
"Ive got the 'Breville The Searing Slow Cooker'. I have had it roughly 5 years and it has done a fair amount of work."
"Breville is good. thanks for the recommendation"
#17
Morphy Richards
4.0
(2)
"I also have one from Morphy Richards since many years and I'm happy with it!"
"I have one from Morphy Richards. He's on the low side."
#18
Walmart
3.0
(2)
"I got the Walmart 4qt for $20. I had digital crockpot before but I had so many problems with it."
"Nothing digital, name brand from Walmart. My only regret is not getting a locking lid for car transport."
#19
The Pioneer Woman
5.0
(1)
"My current crock pot is from The Pioneers Woman collection. It’s a 6qt, and instead of the usual drab and dreary inner crock, this one has a white interior and the outer pot is all pretty flowers."
#20
Calphalon
5.0
(1)
"For 3yrs,no problems with temps. Lightweight, easy to clean, travels well, easy to use."
#21
Possible Cooker
5.0
(1)
"I just got the possiblecooker and am loving it so far."
#22
Proctor-Silex
5.0
(1)
"I bought a Proctor-Silex slow cooker in the mid 90's, and it's still going strong."
#23
Rick Bayless
5.0
(1)
"It's fantastic and very simple."
#24
Serious Eats
5.0
(1)
"This recipe is great. 3 hours in the oven."
#25
Slow Cooker
5.0
(1)
"A 6 quart will do everything from simple chilis to a pot roast."
#26
Goodwill
5.0
(1)
"I recently picked up a newer, programmable stainless steel model for $15 at my local Goodwill."
#27
Kitchenaid
5.0
(1)
"Mine is the Kitchenaid 6 quart and it rocks! never a problem."
#28
Power XL
5.0
(1)
"I honestly just bought the power XL stirmax slow cooker, best one I've ever owned yet."
#29
Beautiful
5.0
(1)
"I was gifted the beautiful slow cooker and it’s been great."
#30
Green Pan Slow Cooker
5.0
(1)
"I love the green pan slow cooker."
#31
Hamilton Beach Set & Forget Slow Cooker
5.0
(1)
"This one seems to top out at about 200° which is perfect."
#32
Chefman Slow Cooker
5.0
(1)
"I love my Chefman with the crock you can put on the stovetop."
#33
Electric Pressure Cooker
5.0
(1)
"May I suggest you look into electric pressure cookers, too? Most of them will have a slow cooker function."
#34
KitchenAid 6-Quart Slow Cooker
5.0
(1)
"It's not cheap but it is a great slow cooker! Making beef stew in it today."
#35
Instant Pot Precision 6 Quart Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"I love this one of mine! Never used my instant pot pressure cooker after this!"
#36
Hamilton Beach Stay-n-Go
5.0
(1)
"I recommend the 6qt Hamilton Beach Stay-n-Go. It is big enough that it can handle a roast or Boston butt if you want."
#37
Cuisinart 3-in-1
5.0
(1)
"The Cuisinart 3-in-1 is great. You can saute first and then slo cook so you don't have to clean an additional pan."
#38
Zavor Lux Multicooker
5.0
(1)
"It all depends on your budget. If you can splurge, Zavor lux multicooker."
#39
Aroma Rice Cooker/Slow Cooker Combo
5.0
(1)
"Get a rice cooker/slow cooker combo. I’m on my second Aroma and I love it."
#40
Americas Test Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"The Complete Slow Cooker (Americas Test Kitchen)"
#41
John Lewis
5.0
(1)
"If you are in the UK John Lewis own brand electric pressure/ slow cooker. Like an instant pot but only £60."
#42
All-Clad
4.0
(1)
"I have an All Clad."
#43
Philips
4.0
(1)
"Philips Crock Watcher with the brick pattern is the best I've found, so I bought a spare."
#44
Drew & Cole
4.0
(1)
"Drew & Cole 14-in-1. Slow cooker with multiple settings but also does a range of other functions."
#45
Chefman
4.0
(1)
"I like my Chefman."
#46
Schwartz Spice Mixes
4.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of the Schwartz mixes."
#47
Crock-Pot 4.5 Quart Lift & Serve Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"I bought my single son a 4 1/2 quart for Christmas."
#48
NomNom Paleo
4.0
(1)
"Super easy and versatile (also great for pulled pork sandwiches) and I imagine you could easily adjust it to make something more authentic."
#49
Drew Barrymore
4.0
(1)
"It's excellent. The only drawback is the touchscreen, I am not a fan."
#50
Klarstein
4.0
(1)
"We have [this](https://amzn.eu/d/hS2Og4J) slow cooker since 2022 and really like it."
#51
Corningware Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"I love it and wouldn't replace it with anything newer."
#52
All Clad Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"All Clad has a really good one."
#53
KitchenAid Programmable Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"ATK recommends the kitchen aid programmable slow cooker."
#54
Lakeland Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"I'm very impressed with it."
#55
360 Cookware Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"Seems solid!"
#56
Vitaclay Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"We use for cooking rice and bone broth primarily, and it is great!"
#57
Sainsbury's Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"Got an own brand from Sainsbury's for like £20 about 10 years ago. Works absolutely fine."
#58
One Pot
4.0
(1)
"Get a One Pot. You can use the pressure cooker function as well."
#59
Tesco Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"I bought a super cheap one from Tesco for I think £5 about 18 years ago and it’s still fine."
#60
Hamilton Beach Set and Forget 6 Qt Programmable Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"Got this last year for Christmas. It’s great."
#61
GreenPan Slow Cooker
4.0
(1)
"I got a green pan slow-cooker as a gift , they are more expensive but it’s pretty great."
#62
Crock-Pot Express Oval Multi-Function Pressure Cooker
4.0
(1)
"I bought this one. It regularly goes on sale for $40."
#63
Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker
4.0
(1)
"It definitely doesn't meet your small requirements *but* I will say that as a single man who cooks only for myself, I've made multiple one-or-two portion meals in it and they turned out just fine!"
#64
Walmart Slow Cooker
3.0
(1)
"The 20$ one from Wally World does its job."
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