Best Crock Pot With Timer To Spice Up Your Cooking: Top 8 picks

The Crock-Pot Programmable Cook & Carry Slow Cooker with Digital Timer is a great choice for people who are looking for a slow cooker that's easy to carry around. That's because this model features a sturdy and secure locking lid, making it suitable for travel. The removable stone inserts mean you can clean this pot easily, no mess is too big. With the timer you can prepare your food ahead of time without any inconvenience or extra work when you're on the go. We liked that this model has a digital display which shows you how much cooking time is left and even shifts automatically to Warm once your meal is done to keep your food at an ideal temperature while it sits.

The Crock-Pot with MyTime technology is a large capacity model that will cook for up to 8 people at once. It has three settings, so you can easily choose how hard or soft you want your food cooked and it will do the rest for you. It is dishwasher safe so clean up is a breeze. The 6 quart capicity allows you to prepare larger meals like roasts and casseroles without having to worry about space. You get three different settings: keep warm, simmer, and high. The keep warm setting keeps your food at the right temperature after cooking is finished so that it doesn't overcook or become tough if left too long on its own.

The Hamilton Beach 6-quart oval cooker is a good all round option which will suit most types of cooking. It's affordable and comes with three different modes – Flex Cook, Manual and Program – making it easy to program your preferred settings. The slow cooker has a stay-cool lid so you don't need to worry about spilling or burning yourself on the hot lid. The handles are ergonomically designed for comfort when carrying the heavy cooker around, but are small enough that you can still use oven mitts if needed. We think this is one of the best oval cookers out there due to its durability, great heat distribution and even heat transfer.

This six-cup ceramic slow cooker is not only easy to use, but also attractive. The lid clips securely in place, and the removable ceramic pot makes cleanup simple. The Hamilton Beach cooker comes with a three-speed setting button as well as a temperature control button for more precise cooking options. We really like that this model also has a probe for placing into meats so you can cook them to the exact doneness you desire. This Hamilton Beach 6-Quart oval ceramic slow cooker is not only stylishly designed, it's also affordable. This is an excellent choice if you're looking for a large capacity slow cooker that will accommodate family dinners at home on the weekend.

If you're looking for a slow cooker that's simple to use and easy to clean, the Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Slow Cooker is an excellent choice. It has a removable ceramic crock, making it easy to remove and wash. The lid is also ceramic, making this slow cooker ideal for use with your favorite casseroles or other dishes that need extra space. This large capacity model can cook up to six pounds of meat at a time, which makes it great for family dinners or buffet parties. And since there's no need to worry about monitoring your meal during cooking time, the Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Slow Cooker automatically shifts from warm mode when done cooking so you don't have to do anything more than lift it out of the pot once it's ready. There are different heat settings on this slow cooker ranging from high all the way down to warm – perfect for either 2 hours at low or 8 hours at low heat – along with two additional preset modes (high and low) and three manual settings (keep warm, simmering or browning). There is no timer display on this model; however, each setting has an indicator light that turns red while the appliance is in use so you'll always know when something needs attention without opening up the lid yourself.

The Calphalon Sauté Slow Cooker has a sturdy ceramic nonstick cooking surface that's capable of withstanding high heat without getting scratched or damaged. The ceramic nonstick coating is also PTFE- and PFOA-free, which means this slow cooker is safer to use than most other models. The stoneware ceramic nonstick cooking pan is really durable, so you can expect it to last for years even if you put it through heavy duty use. It's designed to be oven safe as well, making it easy to brown or sear food before putting it into your slow cooker for additional cooking time.

The 6 Qt digital control Slow Cooker is a great choice for people who want to try out the slow cooker without committing to an expensive model. With six quart capacity, this Crock-Pot cooker is large enough to cook for large groups of people, and easily stacked with other crocks. The auto warm setting keeps food at the ideal temperature while you are cooking it, so you don't have to worry about overcooking your meal or burning your fingers on hot crocks. The digital display shows how much time you have left in real time, which is useful if you need something ready right away or if there's a particular dish you like to eat as soon as it comes off the heat. The removable stoneware means that this model is also oven safe up to 400F, making it a good option if you want to make some extra dishes in bulk and then freeze them for later use.

The Countdown 6-Quart Slow cooker is a great choice for those who want to cook large meals and let the slow cooker do all of the work. With six quarts of capacity, this crockpot can handle plenty of food and still be ready when you are. The oval stoneware is both dishwasher safe (which makes cleanup easy) and also fits seamlessly into the modern stainless steel finish on this slow cooker. The digital display panel shows the programmed cooking time in seconds and also shifts automatically to warm once that time has elapsed. You can set it for up to 20 hours as well, which comes in handy if you're away from home but want your meal to be ready when you return.