- How many people does an 8-quart slow cooker feed?
- It comfortably serves a family of five or more, or yields several days of leftovers. It also fits a whole chicken or a large roast.
- Does it switch to keep-warm automatically?
- Yes. Set the cook time and it drops to keep-warm when the timer ends, so food does not overcook if you are late.
- Can I brown meat in the pot first?
- No. The stoneware insert is not meant for stovetop searing, so brown meat in a skillet before adding it.
- Is the insert dishwasher safe?
- Yes. The stoneware insert and glass lid are dishwasher safe, though hand washing keeps the nonstick-free glaze in better shape.
- How does it compare with a multi-cooker?
- It is simpler and larger, but it only slow cooks. A multi-cooker adds pressure cooking and searing at the cost of capacity and a steeper learning curve.
- What comes in the box?
- The slow cooker base, the 8-quart stoneware insert and a glass lid. A printed recipe guide is often included.
- Where is the Crock-Pot 8qt MultiMeal Programmable Slow Cooker cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $169.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Crock-Pot 8qt MultiMeal Programmable Slow Cooker?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Best Buy, Target.