Find the best crockpot, or crockpots, for your family with these recommendations. Since these handy appliances are so inexpensive, buy two or more. No one crockpot can handle all your needs!
1. Rival 3040VG 4 Quart Crockpot
This is the basic crockpot that I use all the time. It's very simple to use, with no complicated dials or buttons. All you have to do is add the food, cover, plug it in, and turn it on!
2. Rival VersaWare SC7600 6 Quart Crockpot
Now this is a versatile appliance! The removable liner can actually be used in the oven, on the stovetop, or under the broiler. The oval shape and large capacity means you can cook a large roast or chicken with ease.3. Proctor Silex 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker
This small crockpot is a great choice for smaller families. It's also perfect for party appetizer dips with its keep-warm feature. And of course it has a removable, dishwasher-safe, stoneware liner.4. Hamilton Beach 33675BV Meal Maker 7 Quart Slow Cooker
This is the biggie! If you have a large family, or routinely cook very large cuts of meat, this is the crockpot for you. It's also perfect for Once a Month Cooking because it can handle such a large amount of food.5. KitchenAid KSC700SS 7 Quart Slow Cooker
This is the ultimate crockpot! It's more expensive but worth every penny. It has five cooking settings with a microprocessor, which controls the temperature according to the USDA temperature guidelines. As with most crockpots, be careful with kids; the outside of this appliance gets very hot in use.