Crockpot Sizzle & Stew Slow Cooker | 3.5 L (3-4 People) | Removable Hob-Safe Bowl Sears Meat & Vegetables | Stainless Steel [CSC085], Manual

I already own the smaller Crock-Pot and absolutely love it, so this 6.5L version was the perfect step up for cooking larger meals and big cuts of meat. The removable ceramic bowl is super easy to clean, and the extra capacity means I can prep for gatherings or batch cooking without juggling portions.I purchased mine through Amazon Resale, which saved me a good chunk of money. The product itself was flawless—completely unused and spotless. The only thing “resale” about it was a bit of torn packaging, which didn’t bother me in the slightest. If you’re looking to save without sacrificing quality, I can’t recommend Amazon Resale enough.Perfect for busy days, family dinners, or just anyone who loves a no-fuss slow-cooked meal. Definitely a smart and satisfying purchase

I’ve always enjoyed slow cooking, but after downsizing to a smaller home, I found that my large slow cooker was just too big for the two of us. It took a lot of time to heat up, and since I only ever cook small meals, I felt like I was wasting a lot of energy and water. I also usually use the leftover liquid to make gravy, but it seemed excessive for smaller portions.After reading through a number of reviews, I chose this Crockpot for its ideal size for two people. It comes with a solid two-year warranty, the pot is dishwasher safe (though I prefer to wash it by hand to keep it in good condition!), and the price is competitive for the quality. The glass lid fits securely, and while it has a small vent hole, the cooker still performs well. I also like that it’s stable, with a cord that’s long enough for convenience. Unlike my large cooker, this one doesn’t get the countertop too hot, and there’s just enough liquid left to make gravy without too much waste.I've used it a few times to cook smaller joints, around 500g, and the results have been fantastic. The first time, I cooked the joint for 5 hours on low and kept it on warm for an additional hour. It came out tender, but the meat was a little too soft to slice cleanly. Next time, I plan to cut the cooking time to around 3-4 hours and let it rest before serving to keep the texture just right.Overall, I’m really impressed with this slow cooker. It’s well-constructed, fairly priced, and does an excellent job. The only downside is that there’s no light to show when it’s on, but that’s a minor issue compared to all the positive features. I particularly appreciate the 'keep warm' setting, which is handy for keeping the food at the right temperature without overcooking.I’m very satisfied with my purchase and highly recommend this slow cooker.

Bought this as a present. The person was super excited to receive it. Really good and portable slow cooker, good for whoever doesn’t have a lot of space. Fit small kitchen depending on the size you buy. It has really easy settings. You can find a lot of recipe online on the official website of crockpot; only downside is that as it cook slow, to make a simple white rice it takes up to 5 hours, so bare in mind most of the food you cook in here will take minimum of 2/3 hours to make.

Love it. I've currently got it with 4 lamb shoulders quietly cooking away to itself. I wish I'd bought one years ago. The lid fits, and the food is cooked and tastes so good, I can barely believe how great it is (the food, that is).I've run this using a pair of plug in electricity usage meters. I can't gaurantee they are accurate, but they both agree that the High setting is about 320-330 watts and the Low setting uses 220-230 watts. I think Warm was about 43 watts. The label on the cooker itself says 280 watts for Low and 300 for High.It's 6.5 litres, which people say is 'big'. I wish it were bigger personally. The unit is about as big as my round glass halogen oven, but the bowl capacity is a lot smaller. I can't get the same amount of food (well, meat) in. I'm not complaining though, the electricity costs are minimal and you can still get a lot in - like my 4 lamb shoulders which weigh 3.3 kg with the bones. They leave no room for more.One lucky feature are the 'run off' groves at the top of the bowl that let moisture from the lid back into the bowl. These allow me to insert a Therm Pro thermometer in the meat and take the long lead up and out of the bowl in one of the grooves. The upshot is that I can monitor the temp, and get that 90-95c ideal temperature for the meat without lifting the lid. The thermometer lead is thin enough not to push the lid up either.Yeah, I'm delighted with this. I'm aware that with every slow cooker review I've read, there are always a fair number of people for whom the oven doesn't work, is slower than 'slow' or the lid shatters or doesn't fit snugly. So far, this one's exceeding expectations for me. If I have problems I'll change this review to reflect them. It's got a two-year gaurantee, though, so that's reassuring.