What Google Can Teach You About Pressure Cookers
Perhaps the most important thing about selecting a slow cooker is getting the sizing right. Sure, there is the variant
In features to consider, together with different brands and prices. ButIf you want quality food you need to get the sizing
The cause of this is that slow cookers work best when they're partially full. Specifically, you want it to be somewhere
Between two-thirds and three-quarters full. This allows for the best cooking and means Your outcomes will match
The recipe that you have at hand.
For many people, the simple answer is a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, which will be the right size for feeding a
family. But, if you live in your own or want a slow cooker for sides rather than primary meals, sometimes smaller is
better. Little slow cookers may not be as common but there is still a Assortment of miniature slow cookers on the market, some of
Which are fairly tiny.
So, in this list, we are going to look at the various miniature slow cookers that are out there and what their differences
actually are. Now, as a warning, there are a lot of options. However, a number of them do tend to be better than others.
We're also only focusing on models which are currently available on Amazon. So, there may be other options out there
That are more difficult to find, but if you are shopping online, then Amazon tends to be a wonderful place to start. Many other
Shopping outlets don't update their site enough to get a clear picture of what is in inventory, charge extra for shipping, and
May be selling obsolete models.
We have also done a review of extra large slow cookers available, which are great for cooking large meals for pot lucks,
Meal prepping, or hungry households!
Update: This is a massive list of small slow cookers and it is growing fast. There's Lots of content here, so I just wanted
To choose a few models out that I thought were the best, so you don't have to go through the entire list.
Which miniature cooker you get depends on why you're buying it. If you're one person versus two individuals, you'll want
Different styles of cookers. Some might just want a little cooker to heat food up at work. There are few on here
Which are best for serving small meals at pot lucks or occasions. Here are my selections, based on what you are searching for.
Tiny pot for a single person: Crock-Pot 2-Quart (Black). It also comes in red, but the red currently costs 2x more than
the black. They're on separate listings. You may be able to discover a stainless or white one if you search.
Medium pot for two individuals: Cuisinart 3.5 Quart Programmable (stainless).
Stove I could find. This particular model has lots of great reviews from other companies as well, and I did a full
review here.
Best portable little stove: Crock-Pot Lunch Warmer. Not technically a "cooker" since it just keeps food warm, but
None of the mini cookers I could find had locking lids such as the Crock-Pot Cook &
Carry 6-quart (review) or the Bella 5-quart with locking lid (review). That is a review of this 6-quart Edition, but there's
A 5-quart version available also. You could choose the casserole dish from below, which is 3.5 quarts and has a locking
Lid, but it's kind of weird looking and not really designed to be a "hot lunch" transportation item. It's a casserole dish.
Best for serving numerous meals: Bella 2.5 Quart Connectible (comes with 2). This one's cool because you can add
More to your system, and serve things like hot dips or hot sides at a buffet. I did a full overview of this one too, right
here.
1.5-Quart Slow Cookers
This model may look fairly basic but it is still a popular choice on Amazon. Much of the appeal seems to come from
The small size coupled with the very low price. Also, the model does include a 'lid latch strap', which is designed
So, this could be a good option for parties and the like, although at
1.5 quarts, you would be restricted in what you might actually fit in the device.
Proctor Silax 1.5 Quart Round Slow Cooker
Brand: Proctor Silax
Model Number: 33015Y
The biggest difference between this and the previous model seems to be shape. While this version is round, the other is
oval. The difference is not huge but the shape of a slow cooker may influence the meals that you can cook. For example,
You may realize that a few roasts will fit in an oval slow cooker but not in a round one, even if they both have the same
capacity.
Brand: Miles Kimball
Size: 1.5 quarts
This model is another option if you want something fairly inexpensive with basic functions. There is not much exciting
About it and the brand is not as well-known as others but nevertheless, the slow cooker could be attractive for some. It's also
Worth noting that the 'auto' setting just seems to be the same as warm on other brands.
Brand: Crock-Pot
Size: 1.5 quarts
If you would like a basic slow cooker, then this model is literally as simple as you can get.
And the model does not even possess an abysmal switch. Instead, you plug and unplug it from the wall.
Appears that the temperature is the equivalent of low on other slow cookers, although there is some debate about this.
The model does also seem to perform well, though it only scores 3.8 stars on Amazon.
Seems that most of the low reviews are since the slow cooker does not have temperature settings or an on/off switch.
While these areas are disadvantages, they are obvious before people buy the product.
Kitchen Selectives 1.5-Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Kitchen Selectives
Model Number: SC-15TQ
Size: 1.5 quarts
To be honest, I think that the focus of the slow cooker is on color more than anything else. The functions that it offers are
Pretty basic and are approximately what you watch for other versions around this budget.
However, the company does appear to offer a lot of kitchen products in the same color, making it appealing for people
Who like to color coordinate their kitchen. For that matter, the same brand has other models that are identical except
for the color.
Brand: Maxi-Matic
This version is quite similar to many of the others that we've mentioned so far and, like those, one of the key
Interesting aspects is the size. Specifically, 1.5 quarts means that the version is best if you are just cooking for one or
Are making sauces or dips, as opposed to actual meals. It's also a very reasonable model in terms of cost and manages
To look fairly elegant.
Brand: Nesco
Model Number: SC-150R
If you're searching for a small and basic slow cooker, then this version from Nesco is another option.
Popular on Amazon and even comes in a few distinct colors.
Now, it's not clear why the version says auto among the options. However, looking at what reviewers have to say, that is
Basically just the warm atmosphere that you would find on other models.
Brand: RoadPro
Size: 1.5 quarts
For the most part, this version is a fairly overpriced 1.5-quart slow cooker, particularly as it's no buttons or settings to
Turn it on or off.
As opposed to relying exclusively on a power plug. It's easy to see the benefit for somebody who is traveling and
Wants a home cooked meal.
However, outside of that specialized usage, this slow cooker is not a particularly good choice and you will find better choices
for your kitchen.
Brand: Kitchen Selectives
Model Number: SC-152
Size: 1.5 quarts
As the picture indicates, this slow cooker is small and does not offer you a keep warm function. The model's one benefit is
Simply that it's inexpensive. However, there are other models earlier in this list which are the same size and cost but
also have the ability to keep food warm.
Rival Dip Master Slow Cooker
Brand: Rival
Model Number: SCR151-WG-NP
Size: 1.5 quarts
If you would like basic, this is just another choice that fits that bill. Like the Crock-Pot model earlier, this one has no
settings
And you just plug or unplug it if desired. The one advantage is the low price. But , honestly, you can get a slow
Cooker with settings for a similar price.
Plus, the model from Crock-Pot is less expensive again and gets considerably better reviews on Amazon.
Toastmaster 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Toastmaster
Model Number: TM-151SCGT
Size: 1.5 quarts
Toastmaster is a fairly vague brand when it comes to slow cookers. That probably explains why there are no reviews
Of the model on Amazon whatsoever. For the most part, it will seem like the toaster would work well, although there is
no keep warm function. The price is good too, although I would still be wary about Purchasing the product simply because
of the lack of reviews.
Chefman 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Chefman
Model Number: RJ15-15-Red
Size: 1.5 quarts
Visually, this slow cooker version looks pretty good, which is something to do with the combination of black and red. It
Offers the low, warm and high functions which you typically see and is a decent price for what you get. Chefman does
Also produce a number of other slow cooker models and seems to be popular, which might be a reason to pick this
brand.
But this particular model does not have any reviews on Amazon, so it's hard to know how well it actually
performs.
2-Quart Slow Cookers
Rival 2 Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Rival
Model Number: MD-YHJ20DB
Size: 2 quarts
There isn't much about this slow cooker that is unusual. Like most others, it has three settings (high, low and warm)
And it also has an indicator light for when the power is on. The only unusual thing about it is the size, as two quarts is
Relatively uncommon compared to many different sizes. However, the model doesn't get great reviews, so it's probably
Better to search for a different product, especially as there's not any lack of mini slow cookers out there.
Elite Cuisine Maxi-Matic Oval Slow Cooker
Brand: Maxi-Matic
Model Number: MST-275XR
Size: 2 quarts
Here is another 2-quart version, now coming from Maxi-Matic. Compared to the previous slow cooker, this one
does have better reviews. However, it is also considerably more expensive, despite having the exact same functions. At
The exact same time, there aren't enough reviews to actually know how well the toaster actually performs.
Continental Electric 2-Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Continental Electric
Model Number: CP43729
Size: 2 quarts
Concerning features, th
is version has the same offerings as the prior 2-quart slow cooker. But, it's not really
Clear why this one is more expensive. You do find slow cookers in the price range and above, but they are typically
Larger with more features. Perhaps this is a hard-to-find model, or it is just low on stock.
In contrast, this version seems pretty basic and the reviews suggest that the quality is not the great either. On Amazon,
The average score is 3.6 stars, across 18 reviews. That's not horrible but with so many options out there, it isn't hard
to do better.
El Paso 2 Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: El Paso
Model Number: BLA10077
Size: 2 quarts
El Paso is a frequent brand but not one that you'd typically associate with slow cookers. To be honest, the branding is
The sole difference here, since the price and features are fairly similar to what most other manual slow cookers have
to offer. Reviews imply that the product performs well enough, although there haven't been a good deal of sales.
In features to consider, together with different brands and prices. ButIf you want quality food you need to get the sizing
The cause of this is that slow cookers work best when they're partially full. Specifically, you want it to be somewhere
Between two-thirds and three-quarters full. This allows for the best cooking and means Your outcomes will match
The recipe that you have at hand.
For many people, the simple answer is a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, which will be the right size for feeding a
family. But, if you live in your own or want a slow cooker for sides rather than primary meals, sometimes smaller is
better. Little slow cookers may not be as common but there is still a Assortment of miniature slow cookers on the market, some of
Which are fairly tiny.
So, in this list, we are going to look at the various miniature slow cookers that are out there and what their differences
actually are. Now, as a warning, there are a lot of options. However, a number of them do tend to be better than others.
We're also only focusing on models which are currently available on Amazon. So, there may be other options out there
That are more difficult to find, but if you are shopping online, then Amazon tends to be a wonderful place to start. Many other
Shopping outlets don't update their site enough to get a clear picture of what is in inventory, charge extra for shipping, and
May be selling obsolete models.
We have also done a review of extra large slow cookers available, which are great for cooking large meals for pot lucks,
Meal prepping, or hungry households!
Update: This is a massive list of small slow cookers and it is growing fast. There's Lots of content here, so I just wanted
To choose a few models out that I thought were the best, so you don't have to go through the entire list.
Which miniature cooker you get depends on why you're buying it. If you're one person versus two individuals, you'll want
Different styles of cookers. Some might just want a little cooker to heat food up at work. There are few on here
Which are best for serving small meals at pot lucks or occasions. Here are my selections, based on what you are searching for.
Tiny pot for a single person: Crock-Pot 2-Quart (Black). It also comes in red, but the red currently costs 2x more than
the black. They're on separate listings. You may be able to discover a stainless or white one if you search.
Medium pot for two individuals: Cuisinart 3.5 Quart Programmable (stainless).
Stove I could find. This particular model has lots of great reviews from other companies as well, and I did a full
review here.
Best portable little stove: Crock-Pot Lunch Warmer. Not technically a "cooker" since it just keeps food warm, but
None of the mini cookers I could find had locking lids such as the Crock-Pot Cook &
Carry 6-quart (review) or the Bella 5-quart with locking lid (review). That is a review of this 6-quart Edition, but there's
A 5-quart version available also. You could choose the casserole dish from below, which is 3.5 quarts and has a locking
Lid, but it's kind of weird looking and not really designed to be a "hot lunch" transportation item. It's a casserole dish.
Best for serving numerous meals: Bella 2.5 Quart Connectible (comes with 2). This one's cool because you can add
More to your system, and serve things like hot dips or hot sides at a buffet. I did a full overview of this one too, right
here.
1.5-Quart Slow Cookers
This model may look fairly basic but it is still a popular choice on Amazon. Much of the appeal seems to come from
The small size coupled with the very low price. Also, the model does include a 'lid latch strap', which is designed
So, this could be a good option for parties and the like, although at
1.5 quarts, you would be restricted in what you might actually fit in the device.
Proctor Silax 1.5 Quart Round Slow Cooker
Brand: Proctor Silax
Model Number: 33015Y
The biggest difference between this and the previous model seems to be shape. While this version is round, the other is
oval. The difference is not huge but the shape of a slow cooker may influence the meals that you can cook. For example,
You may realize that a few roasts will fit in an oval slow cooker but not in a round one, even if they both have the same
capacity.
Brand: Miles Kimball
Size: 1.5 quarts
This model is another option if you want something fairly inexpensive with basic functions. There is not much exciting
About it and the brand is not as well-known as others but nevertheless, the slow cooker could be attractive for some. It's also
Worth noting that the 'auto' setting just seems to be the same as warm on other brands.
Brand: Crock-Pot
Size: 1.5 quarts
If you would like a basic slow cooker, then this model is literally as simple as you can get.
And the model does not even possess an abysmal switch. Instead, you plug and unplug it from the wall.
Appears that the temperature is the equivalent of low on other slow cookers, although there is some debate about this.
The model does also seem to perform well, though it only scores 3.8 stars on Amazon.
Seems that most of the low reviews are since the slow cooker does not have temperature settings or an on/off switch.
While these areas are disadvantages, they are obvious before people buy the product.
Kitchen Selectives 1.5-Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Kitchen Selectives
Model Number: SC-15TQ
Size: 1.5 quarts
To be honest, I think that the focus of the slow cooker is on color more than anything else. The functions that it offers are
Pretty basic and are approximately what you watch for other versions around this budget.
However, the company does appear to offer a lot of kitchen products in the same color, making it appealing for people
Who like to color coordinate their kitchen. For that matter, the same brand has other models that are identical except
for the color.
Brand: Maxi-Matic
This version is quite similar to many of the others that we've mentioned so far and, like those, one of the key
Interesting aspects is the size. Specifically, 1.5 quarts means that the version is best if you are just cooking for one or
Are making sauces or dips, as opposed to actual meals. It's also a very reasonable model in terms of cost and manages
To look fairly elegant.
Brand: Nesco
Model Number: SC-150R
If you're searching for a small and basic slow cooker, then this version from Nesco is another option.
Popular on Amazon and even comes in a few distinct colors.
Now, it's not clear why the version says auto among the options. However, looking at what reviewers have to say, that is
Basically just the warm atmosphere that you would find on other models.
Brand: RoadPro
Size: 1.5 quarts
For the most part, this version is a fairly overpriced 1.5-quart slow cooker, particularly as it's no buttons or settings to
Turn it on or off.
As opposed to relying exclusively on a power plug. It's easy to see the benefit for somebody who is traveling and
Wants a home cooked meal.
However, outside of that specialized usage, this slow cooker is not a particularly good choice and you will find better choices
for your kitchen.
Brand: Kitchen Selectives
Model Number: SC-152
Size: 1.5 quarts
As the picture indicates, this slow cooker is small and does not offer you a keep warm function. The model's one benefit is
Simply that it's inexpensive. However, there are other models earlier in this list which are the same size and cost but
also have the ability to keep food warm.
Rival Dip Master Slow Cooker
Brand: Rival
Model Number: SCR151-WG-NP
Size: 1.5 quarts
If you would like basic, this is just another choice that fits that bill. Like the Crock-Pot model earlier, this one has no
settings
And you just plug or unplug it if desired. The one advantage is the low price. But , honestly, you can get a slow
Cooker with settings for a similar price.
Plus, the model from Crock-Pot is less expensive again and gets considerably better reviews on Amazon.
Toastmaster 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Toastmaster
Model Number: TM-151SCGT
Size: 1.5 quarts
Toastmaster is a fairly vague brand when it comes to slow cookers. That probably explains why there are no reviews
Of the model on Amazon whatsoever. For the most part, it will seem like the toaster would work well, although there is
no keep warm function. The price is good too, although I would still be wary about Purchasing the product simply because
of the lack of reviews.
Chefman 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Chefman
Model Number: RJ15-15-Red
Size: 1.5 quarts
Visually, this slow cooker version looks pretty good, which is something to do with the combination of black and red. It
Offers the low, warm and high functions which you typically see and is a decent price for what you get. Chefman does
Also produce a number of other slow cooker models and seems to be popular, which might be a reason to pick this
brand.
But this particular model does not have any reviews on Amazon, so it's hard to know how well it actually
performs.
2-Quart Slow Cookers
Rival 2 Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Rival
Model Number: MD-YHJ20DB
Size: 2 quarts
There isn't much about this slow cooker that is unusual. Like most others, it has three settings (high, low and warm)
And it also has an indicator light for when the power is on. The only unusual thing about it is the size, as two quarts is
Relatively uncommon compared to many different sizes. However, the model doesn't get great reviews, so it's probably
Better to search for a different product, especially as there's not any lack of mini slow cookers out there.
Elite Cuisine Maxi-Matic Oval Slow Cooker
Brand: Maxi-Matic
Model Number: MST-275XR
Size: 2 quarts
Here is another 2-quart version, now coming from Maxi-Matic. Compared to the previous slow cooker, this one
does have better reviews. However, it is also considerably more expensive, despite having the exact same functions. At
The exact same time, there aren't enough reviews to actually know how well the toaster actually performs.
Continental Electric 2-Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: Continental Electric
Model Number: CP43729
Size: 2 quarts
Concerning features, th
Clear why this one is more expensive. You do find slow cookers in the price range and above, but they are typically
Larger with more features. Perhaps this is a hard-to-find model, or it is just low on stock.
In contrast, this version seems pretty basic and the reviews suggest that the quality is not the great either. On Amazon,
The average score is 3.6 stars, across 18 reviews. That's not horrible but with so many options out there, it isn't hard
to do better.
El Paso 2 Quart Slow Cooker
Brand: El Paso
Model Number: BLA10077
Size: 2 quarts
El Paso is a frequent brand but not one that you'd typically associate with slow cookers. To be honest, the branding is
The sole difference here, since the price and features are fairly similar to what most other manual slow cookers have
to offer. Reviews imply that the product performs well enough, although there haven't been a good deal of sales.
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