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Slow Cooker Manufacturers and Resources

Slow cookers can be a godsend for busy families--just fill it with ingredients in the morning, and come home to the delicious smells of dinner cooking. Here you'll find information about some of the top slow cooker brands.

All-Clad

Part of the new electrics line of this venerable cookware company, All-Clad's slow cookers come with cast aluminum or ceramic inserts.

Crock-Pot

This brand is synonymous with slow cookers, and there are dozens of options available, including traditional models, programmable versions and the new VersaWare line, which allows the cook to use the crock insert in the oven or on the stove.

Cuisinart

Cuisinart's high-end version comes in two sizes and has three cooking modes, as well as a 24-hour programmable timer.

Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach's innovative offerings include the Stay or Go designed for traveling (complete with a built-in spoon); the 3-in-One comes with 3 separate crocks for different sized dishes.

KitchenAid

Kitchenaid's 7-quart model is one of most powerful on the market: With 400 watts of power, it heats food to a safe temperature quickly.

Presto

Presto's Multi-Cookers can be used to steam, roast and boil.

Proctor-Silex

Basic slow cookers, economically priced.

VitaClay

These unusual slow cookers use clay inserts.

West Bend

West Bend's slow cookers have inserts that can go from freezer to stove to oven.

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