I meal prep every Sunday and my slow cooker is the MVP. I've gone through a few duds so here are the ones worth your money plus stuff that makes slow cooking way easier.
Sections
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The Cookers Themselves
Liners and Accessories 🧤
Cookbooks That Aren't Boring
Spices and Sauces
Meal Prep Containers 📦
The Cookers Themselves
I've owned five slow cookers over the years. These are the ones that didn't end up at Goodwill after two months.
big enough for a whole chicken. feeds my family of five no problem 🍗
Crock-Pot Oval Manual Slow Cooker
the probe thermometer is so clutch. no more overcooked roasts.
Hamilton Beach Set & Forget 4 Qt Programmable Slow
yeah it slow cooks too. I use the pressure cook function maybe twice a month but slow cook weekly
Instant Pot Duo 6 Qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
got this on sale and honestly it replaced two appliances
Crock-Pot Express Crock Slow Cooker, Red, 8-Quart
I bring this to every potluck. the clip-tight lid means no spills in my car 🙌
Hamilton Beach 6 Quart Slow Cooker With 3 Cooking
Liners and Accessories 🧤
Nobody talks about the accessories but they cut my cleanup time in half. Seriously I used to hate washing the stoneware.
just toss it when you're done. lazy? maybe. happy? absolutely.
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners
fits my 6-quart perfectly. the insulation actually keeps things warm for over an hour
HOMEST Slow Cooker Bag for Crock-Pot 6-8 Quart
cook two things at once 🔥 I do mac and cheese on one side, pulled pork on the other
Silicone Slow Cooker Liners for Crock Pot 6-8
cheap little thing but it saved my car seat from chili disaster
Lid Latch Reusable Universal Lid Strap
I keep a set just for slow cooker spice blends. they're magnetic which is nice
PrepWorks 5pc Measuring Spoons Set
Cookbooks That Aren't Boring
I got tired of the same bland chicken recipes. These books actually made me excited to try new slow cooker meals.
over 1400 recipes. I've made maybe 60 so far and only two were meh
Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook: 1400 Slow Cooker Recipes
seasonal recipes that actually make sense. the fall soups are incredible 🍂
Taste of Home Slow Cooker Throughout the Year: 495
my doctor said eat more Mediterranean food. this made it easy.
A Mediterranean Cookbook with 101 Easy Slow Cooker
they tested every recipe multiple times. you can tell because nothing flops
Slow Cooker Revolution: One Test Kitchen. 30
the title is funny but the recipes are legit. my wife's favorite is the Thai peanut chicken
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook
Spices and Sauces
Good slow cooker food starts with good seasoning. I used to just dump in salt and wonder why everything tasted flat.
the savory pot roast one is my go-to on lazy Sundays
McCormick Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Stew Mix
pour half a bottle over some pork shoulder. come back in 8 hours. thank me later 🤤
Stubb's Original BBQ Sauce, 36 oz
a spoonful of this makes any broth taste homemade. I use it in literally everything
Better Than Bouillon Premium Roasted Chicken Base
makes the best slow cooker chili I've ever had. not too spicy for the kids either
Simply Organic Mild Chili Seasoning Mix
sounds weird but a tiny splash adds so much depth to stews. trust me on this one
Red Boat Fish Sauce
Meal Prep Containers 📦
What's the point of making a huge batch if you can't store it properly? These keep everything fresh all week.
clear lids so I can see what's inside without opening everything
Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage
freeze soup in perfect portions. pop them out like giant ice cubes 🧊
Souper Cubes 1 Cup Silicone Freezer Molds
I store broth in these. they freeze fine if you leave headspace
