What can I cook in a 2-quart slow cooker?

Dips, soups, chili, sauces and small batches of meat for one or two people. A whole chicken or a large roast will not fit.

Does it have a warm setting?

No. It has only low and high, so switch it off or unplug it when the food is done to avoid overcooking.

Is the crock removable?

Yes. The stoneware crock lifts out of the base for serving and cleaning, and the glass lid has a cool-touch handle.

Does it have a timer or programmable controls?

No. It is a manual cooker with a dial for low and high, with no timer or auto shutoff.

Is it good for a family?

It suits one or two people. For four or more, a 6-quart or larger cooker is a better fit.

Where is the Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker cheapest?

At Walmart, for $12.64, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 6,849 ratings.

Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker

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Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker

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Last seen at $12.64 at Walmart on Nov 12.

Our take on the Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker

The Mainstays 2-quart round slow cooker is a small manual cooker with a removable stoneware crock and a glass lid. It has just two settings, low and high, with no timer, probe or warm mode. The 2-quart size suits dips, soups, chili and small batches of meat for one or two people, where a 6- or 7-quart cooker would be oversized. Owners rate it well as a simple, low-cost starter cooker, but it lacks the programmability and keep-warm features of larger digital models.

Best forSingles and couples cooking small batchesDips, sauces and party sidesA first or backup slow cookerSmall kitchens with little cabinet space

Pros

Compact 2-quart crock fits small portions
Removable stoneware crock lifts out for serving and cleaning
Glass lid with a cool-touch handle to check food
Simple low and high dial, nothing to program
Light enough to store in a cabinet

Cons

No warm setting, so food can overcook once done
No timer or programmable controls
Round shape and small size limit roasts and family meals
Manual dial gives no countdown or auto shutoff

Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 56,849 ratings

Owners rate it highly as a basic, easy-to-clean cooker that handles small batches well. Complaints center on the lack of a warm setting and the limits of the 2-quart size.

What people mention

SizeMixedOwners like it for small batches but say it is too small for family meals or large cuts of meat.
CleanupPraisedThe removable stoneware crock makes washing up easy.
SettingsCriticisedReviewers miss a warm setting and a timer, since it only has low and high.
Ease of usePraisedThe two-setting dial is simple enough for anyone to use.
BuildMixedSome owners find it basic and light, fine for occasional use rather than heavy cooking.

About the Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker

The Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker is a compact slow cooker in Matte Black. Its 2-quart capacity suits smaller portions of dishes like meats, stews, soups, and chili.

It has two temperature settings, low and high, so you can choose the cooking level for what you're making. The 2-quart stoneware crock is removable and lifts out of the base, which lets you move food and clean up away from the appliance.

The lid is glass and has a cool-touch handle for lifting it during use.

Capacity: 2 qt
Shape: Round
Color: Matte Black
Temperature settings: Low and high
Crock: Removable 2 qt stoneware
Lid: Glass, with cool-touch handle
Model: MS54100112165B
Pack quantity: 1

Specifications

color: BlackSource
actual_color: Matte BlackSource
multipack_quantity: 1Source

Questions and answers

What can I cook in a 2-quart slow cooker?: Dips, soups, chili, sauces and small batches of meat for one or two people. A whole chicken or a large roast will not fit.
Does it have a warm setting?: No. It has only low and high, so switch it off or unplug it when the food is done to avoid overcooking.
Is the crock removable?: Yes. The stoneware crock lifts out of the base for serving and cleaning, and the glass lid has a cool-touch handle.
Does it have a timer or programmable controls?: No. It is a manual cooker with a dial for low and high, with no timer or auto shutoff.
Is it good for a family?: It suits one or two people. For four or more, a 6-quart or larger cooker is a better fit.
Where is the Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker cheapest?: At Walmart, for $12.64, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Mainstays 2 qt Round Slow Cooker?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 6,849 ratings.