Best Slow Cookers
These 8 Slow Cookers Will Make Meal Prepping a Breeze
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If you're trying to make a positive change with your health this year, meal prepping is a great place to start. It involves making large amounts of food ahead of time and then dividing the food into ready-to-eat, nutritious, balanced meals. One way to make the preparation easy on yourself is by investing in a slow cooker, which can cook large amounts of food all at once.
Whether you want to start eating more vegetarian chili, brown rice, soup, or even chicken, a slow cooker can help you reach your nutrition goals. Unsure which version to get? We've done the research so you can choose the right slow cooker for your budget and needs.
Keep reading to see the best slow cookers out there, and happy cooking!
Black + Decker 4 Qt. Slow Cooker
The adorable Black + Decker 4 Qt. Slow Cooker ($31) includes three heat settings and is even dishwasher safe. The cute polka-dot pattern will look inviting in your kitchen.
Aroma 20-Cup Stainless Steel Digital Slow Cooker
The Aroma 20-Cup Stainless Steel Digital Slow Cooker ($37) makes the most delicious rice you've ever tasted but can also be used for so much more. You can use it to steam vegetables and meat and even set it for a 15-hour-delay timer.
Kalorik 8-qt. Digital Slow Cooker With Locking Lid
Large families will love the Kalorik 8-qt. Digital Slow Cooker With Locking Lid ($100). It comes with a one-year warranty and has cool touch-handles and a locking lid to avoid spills.
Brentwood 8-qt. Manual Slow Cooker
The dishwasher-safe Brentwood 8-qt. Manual Slow Cooker ($45) is perfect for making turkey chili and soups all year long. The jumbo size ensures you'll have leftovers.
Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker
For an affordable option, get the Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker ($25). It's big enough to cook a six-pound chicken!
Crock-Pot Black Stainless Digital Slow Cooker
You can't go wrong with a classic Crock-Pot Black Stainless Digital Slow Cooker ($70). It makes enough food for 10 people.
TRU Triple Slow Cooker
If you want to slow cook everything in your life, you need the TRU Triple Slow Cooker ($50). The cooker comes with individual settings for each pot and makes it easy to cook meats, veggies, and rice all at once.
Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker
Want one cooker that will do everything? The Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker ($120) will replace your slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, and more. You can even make cake in it!
