For home cooks, few things are as satisfying as arriving home to the delicious smells of a slow cooker reminding you that dinner is already done. Knowing that cleanup will be as simple and stress-free as adding the pot and lid to the dishwasher is an added bonus.
Call them Crock-Pots or slow cookers – these trusty appliances are also indispensable for potlucks, tailgates and holidays when oven space is at a premium. Plus, nothing transforms tough cuts of meat like chuck roast, brisket and short ribs into mouthwateringly tender morsels like spending hours bubbling away in a slow cooker, totally hands-off.
