Shop Amazon's Big Deal Days Early with These Slow-Cookers Starting at Just $30
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Low and slow is the way to go.
While you may enjoy cooking, slow-cookers can be an amazing shortcut, letting you braise your food to perfection without constant monitoring. For that reason alone, they're a fixture in most kitchens. If you don't have one already, now's the perfect time to grab one.
Even though Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is still a few weeks away, the retailer has already started marking down hundreds of kitchen items, slow-cookers included. From top brands like Crock-Pot and Ninja, we've scoured Amazon to find the best deals with models priced as low as $30. Keep scrolling to see our top picks.
Best Slow-Cooker Deals at Amazon
Crock-Pot 8-Quart Programmable Slow-Cooker, $74.99 (was $99.99)
Calphalon 5.3-Quart Slow-Cooker, $129.99 (was $169.99)
Kooc 2-Quart Slow-Cooker, $29.99 (was $39.99)
Presto Nomad 8-Quart Traveling Slow-Cooker, $76.22 (was $99.99)
Ninja 14-in-1 Foodi Pressure Cooker and Steam Fryer, $129.99 (was $279.99)
West Bend 6-Quart Slow-Cooker, $51.16 (was $69.99)
Crock-Pot Choose-a-Crock 6 Quart and Split 2.5 Quart Double Slow-Cooker, $67.02 (was $84.99)
Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, $59.99 (was $79.99)
Crock-Pot 8-Quart Programmable Slow-Cooker
To buy: $74.99 (was $99.99), amazon.com
With the capacity to feed a family (with some leftovers), this classic Crock-Pot model has all the basics for hands-off cooking. Its digital timer will let you set your cooking time for up to 20 hours and automatically switch to the "warm" setting once your countdown is done. Cooking a chicken dinner has never been so easy. The lid and pot are dishwasher-safe so you can save your scrubbing for your pots and pans. Over 9,500 Amazon shoppers have raved about this slow-cooker, with one customer calling it a "game changer." Here's another game changer: It's 25% off right now.
Calphalon 5.3-Quart Slow-Cooker
To buy: $129.99 (was $169.99), amazon.com
If you're looking for a true kitchen workhorse, this Calphalon model functions not only as a slow cooker but can sear and sauté your food as well. The inner cooking pot can be removed and heated over electric, gas, or induction ranges to get that flawless sear on your meat, and then returned to the appliance and cooked low and slow. And then when it's time to serve, you can pop it right out again.
Kooc 2-Quart Slow-Cooker
To buy: $29.99 (was $39.99), amazon.com
This petite, 2-quart slow-cooker is perfect for folks with limited storage space. It comes in three fun colors including pink, red and black, and you control the three heat settings with a simple knob. The inner ceramic pot is dishwasher-safe and this model also comes with slow-cooker liners to make cleanup a breeze. Best of all, this model, which shoppers call "easy to transport," is 25% off right now.
Presto Nomad 8-Quart Traveling Slow-Cooker
To buy: $76.22 (was $99.99), amazon.com
Whether your idea of travel includes camping or a tailgate, this slow-cooker lets you take your meals on the road. It comes with built-in cord storage, a removable utensil holder, and a built-in whiteboard to easily display the day's menu so no one will ask you "what's for dinner?" It also has a swing-up handle for easy transport, and the locking lid helps prevent messy spills. It looks more like a cooler than a slow-cooker, but it's definitely a slow-cooker.
Ninja 14-in-1 Foodi Pressure Cooker and Steam Fryer
To buy: $129.99 (was $279.99), amazon.com
If you really want to save counter space, but have always wanted to sous vide eggs or try pressure-cooking chicken tikka masala, the Ninja Foodi is a true multi-use appliance. Its 6.5-quart capacity makes it ideal for multi-person households, and the cooking pot and crisper plate are dishwasher safe. It's definitely our priciest option, but right now it's a steal at more than 50% off.
West Bend 6-Quart Slow-Cooker
To buy: $51.16 (was $69.99), amazon.com
This sleek slow-cooker was designed with portability in mind, equipped with an insulated tote and cover made for potlucks. The unique base doubles as a griddle and the 6-quart crock can safely be used in the oven or stovetop, and is also top-rack dishwasher safe. With over 2,100 five-star ratings at Amazon, some shoppers are calling this slow cooker a "must-have for any serious cook."
Crock-Pot Choose-a-Crock 6-Quart and Split 2.5-Quart Double Slow-Cooker
To buy: $67.02 (was $84.99), amazon.com
This slow-cooker comes with two different crocks—the 6-quart size can feed a crowd, while the 2-quart crock is just the right size for dips and appetizers. The crocks are also stackable to save coveted cupboard space. The digital display is easy to read, and you can set your cooking time anywhere from 30 minutes to 20 hours. Talk about options.
Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Slow-Cooker
To buy: $59.99 (was $79.99), amazon.com
With a generous 6-quart capacity, this slow-cooker is made for braising a roast or making a batch of stew. The controls "couldn't be easier" to use according to shoppers, and the stoneware insert is oven- and dishwasher-safe, with a nonstick coating that helps limit messy scrubbing. It also features an auto-warm setting, so once your pre-programmed cooking time is up, your food will stay warm until it is ready to serve.
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