7 best slow cooking appliances available on Amazon

Crock-Pot SCCPVL600S Cook' N Carry 6-Quart Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Black

CrockPot is a tried and true brand, their reputation as the best slow cooker on the market speaks for itself. This CrockPot model is dishwasher safe and comes equipped with two cooking settings and a keep warm setting. The stoneware insert is also oven and microwave safe. Some reviewers had issues with “exploding lids”, but it seems that stemmed from users locking the lids on during cooking, which is not the intended use.

One reviewer says: “This is a good slow cooker. No problems, no exploding lid and I’m still using it a few times a week-heats up like it should, cooks thoroughly, easy-ish to clean. I’ve even transported it with the lid locked and it hasn’t shattered, but I only lock the lid when transporting and unlock when I plug it back in.”

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Sterilizer, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer, 6 Quart, 14 One-Touch Programs

The Instant Pot Duo 7 in 1 is a great multifunction cooking product. Functioning as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute pan, yogurt maker and warmer, there’s almost nothing the Instant Pot can’t do. With the inner components being dishwasher safe, it’s remarkably easy to clean. Safety features prevent the device from being opened while pressure cooking and overheating, making it a plus for those who like to slow cook while at work or are concerned about pressure cooking. Reviewers recommend this product for those with smaller homes or even college students, calling it the “perfect tiny living appliance”.

Proctor SilexProctor Silex Rice Cooker & Food Steamer, 10 Cups Cooked (5 Uncooked), White (37533NR)

If you’re looking for a budget cooking appliance, it doesn’t get better than this Proctor Silex Rice Cooker and Food Steamer. It might lack fancy settings, but it cooks up to 10 cups of rice and has an automatic keep warm setting. This cooker is great for college students and apartment living as it takes up minimal space and performs multiple functions.

One very happy, rice loving reviewer claims: “This device is the easiest, quickest and most hassle free way to get the most majestic food on the planet. I would strongly recommend not to go for fancy expensive ones. This is one of those cases where sophistication is unnecessary and simple means better. I eat rice everyday and almost everybody I know who eats it everyday tends to have simple rice-cookers.”

Elite Gourmet MST-250XS Electric Slow Cooker, Adjustable Temp, Entrees, Sauces, Stews & Dips, Dishwasher Glass Lid & Ceramic Pot, 1.5Qt Capacity, Stainless Steel

Another fantastic product for those on a budget, the Elite Gourmet Slow Cooker does nothing more than what it claims to. With three settings, high, low, and warm, it’s an effective small slow cooker, perfect to keep in the office to warm up a healthy lunch for one or to cook a small dinner at home. Reviewers describe it as the “perfect size for if you live alone”.

Ninja OS101 Foodi 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer with Nesting Broil Rack, 5-Quart Capacity, and a Stainless Steel Finish

The Ninja Foodi is much more than just a slow cooker, it steams, pressure cooks “tender crisps”, air frying, baking and so much more. For those without a traditional kitchen, this device does practically anything a stove or oven can, including cooking a whole small chicken, which makes the price point worth it. Equipped with safety features and a manufacturer's warranty, it’s an investment piece that reviewers claim is well worth it.

Aroma Housewares 2-8-Cups (Cooked) Digital Cool-Touch Rice Grain Cooker and Food Steamer, Stainless, 8 Cup, Silver

This device is similar to the Proctor Silex one, its functions are just to cook rice and steam vegetables. It holds up to 8 cups of cooked rice, making this a perfect rice cooker for a family or 4 or so. It comes equipped with a few special settings like a delay timer, so you can set it to start while you’re away and come home to a nice, hot pot of rice. With a non-stick inner pot, cleaning is quick and easy. Reviewers claim it makes “a perfect pot of rice”, so it seems to fill its purpose and more.

Crock Pot Slow Cooker|8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Countdown Timer, Black Stainless Steel - SCCPVFC800-DS

Nearly 2,000 ratings rank this classic choice a 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising its large time, 20-hour countdown capability, and automatic warming function that keeps food from cooling off when the cooking is done.

“Love this crockpot,” one user reports. “Great to be able to set the cook time. No need to watch the clock. Great size for making meals and especially soups.”