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- Introduction
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- Useful Links
- Our Sources
Slow Cooker Links
Foodie magazines offer a large selection of slow-cooker recipes
The convenience of slow cookers doesn't go unnoticed by foodie magazines. In our research, we encountered dozens of websites dedicated to providing recipes for use in a slow cooker. Because these gadgets have been around for years, enthusiasts have had the opportunity to spend hours perfecting slow-cooker recipes. It's possible to cook everything from a pot roast to dessert using a slow cooker -- even cakes.
An older article from Slate.com discusses eight slow-cooker models, many of them discontinued, as well as a history of slow-cooking.
Better Homes and Gardens magazine has a brief article on the science of slow cookers, along with tips on preparing food for slow-cooking.
Pillsbury.com offers a brief buyer's guide with tips on selecting the best slow cooker for your family's needs.
Real Simple magazine answers common questions about using a slow cooker.
Good Housekeeping lists 10 helpful hints (and seven recipes) for slow cookers.
About.com's guide to Southern food discusses common slow-cooker concerns. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service posts a guide to cooking food safely in a slow cooker.
Apartment Therapy's sister site TheKitchn.com offers a basic tutorial on using a slow cooker.
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can still benefit from slow-cooked food using methods described by TheKitchn.com.
Check out the following websites for a wide variety of slow-cooker recipes:
Real Simple magazine offers a few slow-cooker recipes, ranging from ribs to seafood gumbo.
FoodNetwork.com has a recipe database with more than 200 slow-cooker recipes, including main dishes, side dishes, appetizers and desserts.
About.com's Southern food channel boasts more than 1,400 slow-cooker recipes. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
CrockPotNinja.com offers a collection of slow-cooker recipes.
Slow-cooker brands
You can find detailed specifications for most of the models discussed in our report on the manufacturers' home pages. Some also provide downloadable product manuals.
Hamilton Beach 33967 Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
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Hamilton Beach 33135 3-in-1 Slow Cooker with 2-, 4-, and 6-Quart Crocks, Stainless Steel
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