Is this the slow cooker that was mentioned Sept 15. 2013 on America's Test Kitchen NPR?
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I would assume so, it was the winner of the best slow cooker review in the ATK magazine and is on their web site.
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I honestly don't know for sure. But I read a lot of reviews on it and it was highly rated across the board. On the actual crock pot site it sells for $130 and is noted as a best seller.
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Yes, that is why we purchased it to replace our older non digital one. We have tried several dishes and stews in it with great success! It costs more because you have so much flexibility with your time settings. I'd give it 5 stars.
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Yes it is. It is a true slow cooker. I bought it based on their recommendation and I LOVE IT.
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Yes, I believe so. The inner pan is more or less a dutch oven pan. You don't even have to use the slow cooker if you choose not to because you can completely cook the food in the inner pan on your stove top.
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Absolutely. I've owned different slow cookers over the years but I always come back to West Bend. It is without a doubt the best slow cooker I've ever owned.
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it is a roaster, like an oven, but if you have the buffet rack with the smaller pans that set into it, you can use those and it will do the same thing as a slow cooker -- but you must be there to watch it, since this roaster does not have the safety aspects of a slow cooker, such as a timer, and the outside of the roaster gets hot enough to injure pets or careless people, or to set cloth or paper on fire -- so do not leave it unattended
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absolutley yes it slowcooks. It has a setting on the dial for slow cooking.
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They are sending out the wrong manual with this unit. The manual I received is for the 33100 (a little fondu warmer) NOT the item shipped (the 4quart slow cooker). So yes this is a slow cooker and simmer pot.
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Yes it is. The "Crock Pot" brand isn't. This is mainly why I purchased this unit.
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I have two older models, which are still working. I purchased the 3rd West Bend, Nov., 2014, because I needed a larger slow cooker. As far as I can tell, the quality of my newest slow cooker seems to be the same as my older ones. Time will tell! I really enjoy having these slow cookers for large family get-to-gethers.
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No! I have several slow cookers and this devise beats them hands down in most cases! Super fast, easy to learn to use cooks in 60 minutes or less. Love mine!!!
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I have not been a big user of slow cookers, however I have used the slow cook setting to make chicken stock and bone soup; also rice.
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I have never tried slow cooker recipes with this product. I have stuck with the recommended use of the tender cooker, The functions are not the same.
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As the man once said = "Try it, you'll like it!" I have used my Hamilton Beach 7-qt. slow cooker MANY times since I purchased it. I really DO likeit and would recommend it to anyone that wants to prepare food without a lot of trouble. Don B. (unsolicited)
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No. This slow cooker is manual, so it must be physically turned on and off.
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I bought it because of the same review. Compared to my previous slow cooker...medium on the new one corresponded to my low and high is high. The low setting is very low. For instance I can put bean soup on the night before and it can go all night and most of the day on low and I still have to move it to medium for a few hours. Hope this helps
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I do. I have an oval slow cooker. a black one, I got at Farm and Fleet. It works fine.
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So far the only slow cooker made in the USA I have found is 360 cookware, which sounds like an awesome cooker, but is different enough from normal (meant to cook faster) that it will not meet my needs. If anyone has any other leads, I would love to know.
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Made in China, of course, and unfortunately so in my opinion. Do stay AWAY from the slow cooker from Sur la Table. It, too, is made in China and costs a TON more. Worse, the non-stick interior from the Sur la Table unit chips and peels after very short usage according to the reviews. Good luck. We did a lot of shopping. Our cooker has performed excellently for many meals.