One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “What kind of slow cooker do you use?” and “What kind of slow cooker should I buy?”
Well, I have tried several slow cookers and they all have their unique features but I’m currently crushing on a KitchenAid slow cooker.
Watch the video to find out why! (Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to be alerted of all new videos I post).
Kitchenaid 6-Quart Slow Cooker with Solid Glass Lid is currently available on Amazon for somewhere around $69-90.
The model that I showed in the video with the flippy lid is currently unavailable. But really the lid is just a bonus. The most important thing about the slow cooker is that is creates juicy and tender meats because the temperature is pretty much close to perfect. The control panel is bright and intuitive. It has fun to push buttons and noticeable beefs to alert you to changes. Cool to the touch handles are a bonus too.
If you’d like to see all of my slow cookers and what I think about them visit here.
P.S. In the market for a new slow cooker? Find out what features you should be looking for!
I love your recipes but ,I am going low carbs. Do you have recipes that will work for me ?
Here are my low carb recipes: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/recipes/?fwp_method=instant-pot&fwp_dietary_restrictions=low-carb
After watching your video about the KitchenAid “programmable” crockpot. I purchased this exact same crockpot after doing a search on eBay for a KitchenAid “programmable” crockpot.
I am sorely disappointed in the fact that this crockpot is NOT PROGAMMABLE, but rather manual. ( I am just sick at heart!) I know that there are programmable crockpots and was under the impression that this one had much the same controls. In other words, you set it for what time it comes on, it comes on and cooks for a certain amount of time turns itself off and remains warm until you are ready to eat.
Do you know if there is any crockpot out there that has the temperature control of a KitchenAid with a truly programmable feature?
Thanks
Hi Sue, do you mean a delay start feature?
I have found the same issue with my slow cooker (Crock Pot) even on low it boils what ever I put into it. I have spoken with my sister and daughter in-law who also have the same slow cooker and they also have the same issue. So the three of us are very disappointed in the Crock Pot brand. My sister and I had one for many years and it was time for new ones. So we bought the same one and I purchased one for my daughter in-law at the same time. The old ones my sister and I worked perfect. I contacted crock pot about it. They said they have had a lot of complaints from customers about the change they had made. Crock Pot is working on a new design to change this. So I am in a hunt for 3 new ones with the crock insert. Thank you for your view on your slow cooker.
Thanks for sharing Loretta! I hope the crockpot brand really does do that!
Westbend is absolutely the best slow cooker and because its an aluminum Teflon coated pot clean up is a breeze . The cord un plugs and stores inside make putting it away easy as well . Full temp control 1-5 !
Hi Karen,
After many research about slow cooker and watched your video, I bought the KA slow cooker. Are you able to tell me the rough temperatures for Low, Med and High levels because mine doesn't seem to even simmer the liquid on High setting. Is it normal for slow cooker, particular the KA brand that it doesn't really boil (on High) the liquid. If so how could this slow cooker bake as you suggested? (baking temperature eg.150ºC/302ºF)
Hi Sally,
I don't know the temperatures at all. I'm sorry.
I do know that it doesn't get as hot as some of the other cookers I have (especially the crockpot brand). I like this actually because I don't want my food boiling!
Baking seems to work okay in mine! I haven't had issues.
Good luck!
Low 165°. Medium 185°. High 212°
I got this information from KA. As I was experiencing the same situation
I usually just use the high setting
Many slow cookers use much higher settings practically simmering the food not slow cooking it
What is a good 4 quart crock pot?
This is a good one! http://astore.amazon.com/365dayofsloco-20/detail/B001E5CWVU
I use a Ninja. I have used many over the years. This one does oven and stove top type cooking as well. I got it on sale at Costco for $99. It is a 6 quart.
I haven't used the Ninja yet but I like the idea of being able to use it on the stove!
I came looking for suggestions on a new slow cooker – I haven't used mine in years and all of a sudden feel like a new one is in order and find this cute blog!
Hooray! That is awesome 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!