The Crock-Pot 6.5 Quart Countdown Programmable Touchscreen Slow Cooker (SCVT650-PS) delivered the best slow cooking results and, at $79, is a good deal, making it our pick for the best slow cooker.

It’s no secret that slow cookers are a blessing on a busy weeknight when you want to serve up a hearty but low-maintenance meal. The problem is, most of them require a dedicated cabinet for storage ...

Q: Can I use a 5-quart slow cooker insert in a 7-quart base? I don’t know if I can and can’t seem to find the answer online — please help me! —Sam Anderson, Princeton, La. A: I posed the question to ...

Add all of the aromatics to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker — a smaller slow cooker will be too small — place the chicken on top, breast up. Then add the water, adding more if the chicken isn't covered ...