Slow Cookers & Electric Pots

Make exciting dishes with slow cookers and crock-pots

In this category, you will find an exciting selection of slow cookers, crock-pots, and electric pots. With these, you can easily make delicious long-cooked dishes, such as pulled pork, goulash, and other meat dishes, without spending too much time.

Slow cookers, crock-pots, and electric pots are all kitchen tools suitable for braising dishes and dishes that are prepared at low temperatures for longer periods.

Additionally, you can find a large selection of other kitchen tools with us, see for example the Airfryer, steam cookers, mini ovens, and mixer machines.

What is the difference between slow cookers, crock-pots, and electric pots?

Here on the page, you will find both slow cookers, crock-pots, and electric pots under the same category, and there is a good reason for that.

There is not much difference between the three kitchen tools, and they can really be used for the same purpose. However, there are some size differences among the three.

Slow Cooker

The slow cooker is most similar to the crock-pot, and some crock-pots can even replace the slow cooker, but conversely, the slow cooker cannot completely replace the crock-pot.

One of the biggest differences is the construction of the two kitchen tools. The slow cooker has a metal inner pot and is heated by heating elements at the bottom of the slow cooker.

Since the heating elements are at the bottom, it is the bottom that gets the most heat, and therefore it is not evenly distributed throughout the slow cooker.

Crock-pot

Crock-pot is actually the name of a brand that came to market in the 70’s and has since been a kitchen tool that many love to have in their kitchen.

The crock-pot is used for larger tasks that the slow cooker cannot handle, for example, cooking for many more people or for dishes that require even heat distribution.

The crock-pot’s bowl is made of stoneware instead of metal, and the way it is heated is also different.

The crock-pot’s bowl is heated in a container that ensures the entire bowl is heated rather than just the bottom, as it is in the slow cooker.

Therefore, the result of cooking may vary slightly depending on whether it is made in the slow cooker or in the crock-pot.

Electric Pot

The electric pot is also very similar to the slow cooker and they can even look identical.

The electric pot is often wider than the slow cooker and cannot always produce the same amount of heat as the slow cooker or crock-pot.

The heating method in the electric pot resembles that of the slow cooker, where the heat comes from the bottom of the pot and you must therefore ensure to stir in the pot.

Additionally, some electric pots do not always have a timer function or a function to control the temperature, as it simply heats up to a certain temperature.

5 good reasons to buy a slow cooker

If you are still sitting and wondering whether any of the above actually suits you, the points below will hopefully help you make a choice.

Here are some good reasons why you should buy a slow cooker and what exciting dishes you can make with it.

#1 Save time on cooking

All you need to do with the slow cooker and crock-pot is to toss in all the ingredients and turn them on.

You can easily do this before you, for example, go to work or drop off the children. The food can stay and take care of itself while you are at work.

When you finally get off work and come home, the food is ready to serve. Avoid stressing home to get dinner ready and spend more time with family.

#2 Explore new delicious dishes

Many people think that dishes like pulled pork and slow-cooked pork tenderloin and pork belly are delicious, but think it takes too long to make.

It only takes a long time if you start cooking when you get off work. If you toss it in the slow cooker or crock-pot before you step out the door in the morning, you will have delicious tender meat for dinner.

There are plenty of new exciting dishes that you can try to make with the slow cooker and crock-pot. Below are just a few examples.

• Risotto
• Slow-cooked beef roast
• Slow-cooked whole chicken
• Various curry dishes
• Pulled pork

#3 Cook for multiple people at once

If you need to cook for a larger gathering than your family, recipes prepared in a slow cooker and crock-pot are an obvious idea.

It saves time so you have more to focus on other things before the guests arrive. This could be cleaning or decorating while the food takes care of itself.

The slow cooker can easily cook for several people at once. For example, you can make pulled pork or slow-cooked pork belly for 6-8 people at a time.

In addition to the meat, you can also prepare side dishes like rice and vegetables in the same slow cooker and crock-pot that the meat is being cooked in, which adds a bit more flavor to the sides.

#4 Easy to clean

After the food is eaten and it's time to clean, there is actually not much cleaning to do with the slow cooker and crock-pot.

The only thing that needs to be cleaned is the bowl that the food has been prepared in and the lid, if necessary.

Therefore, there is not much to do when preparing food in a slow cooker and crock-pot. On busy days, they are indeed kitchen tools that can save you a lot of time.

The majority of bowls and lids on the slow cooker can be thrown in the dishwasher, but we recommend cleaning stoneware bowls by hand, as they may get damaged in the dishwasher.

#5 Multi kitchen tool

The slow cooker and crock-pot are fantastic kitchen tools to have in your kitchen, precisely because they can handle so many different tasks.

These two kitchen tools can potentially replace several of your kitchen tools if you're short on space in the kitchen.

With a slow cooker or crock-pot, you can potentially replace the following kitchen tools:

• Rice cooker
• Sous vide machine
• Fondue
• Preserving pot
• Steam cooker

Frequently asked questions about slow cookers

Can you cook rice in a slow cooker?

You can easily cook rice in a slow cooker if you do not have a rice cooker or similar kitchen tools available. However, you must be aware that not all slow cookers have a timer function, which automatically turns off when the rice is done cooking.

Can you bake in a slow cooker?

You can bake in a slow cooker, but not all forms of baking can happen in the slow cooker. Baking cookies and other small baked goods can easily be done in the slow cooker, as these baked goods do not require much heat compared to larger baked goods.

How do you use a slow cooker?

A slow cooker is easy to use as you just have to toss the ingredients in the slow cooker and turn it on. Then it will slowly prepare the food at the low temperature until the slow cooker is turned off or stopped by the timer function.