In our guide we’ve included both manual and digital slow cookers. If you don’t mind a slow cooker that requires a little more monitoring, a manual slow cooker will cost far less than its digital counterpart, and will still offer you numerous heat levels and a keep warm setting to keep your meal warm even if it’s finished cooking before dinner. A digital slow cooker will give you more control, allowing you to set timers and automatically switching to keep-warm settings. Something to consider when buying a slow cooker is whether you’d prefer a digital or manual option.
We also like the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker if you want a multi-cooker to tackle all your slow cooking needs. It allows you to schedule your meals well in advance, and has a family-sized capacity. Our top pick of the best slow cookers is the Crock-Pot MyTime Slow Cooker.
