If you’re new to slow cooking or just prefer the basics, the Rival Smart Pot Crock Pot is a fantastic slow cooker and might be just what you’re looking for. This 6-quart slow cooker with dishwasher-safe oval stoneware removable insert and lid has four automatic cooking modes and automatically switches to warm when cooking time is complete.
It stands out as the best in its category for two reasons. First of all, I like the unique, quick and easy programming options. Second, because of the bonus that comes with it.
Programmable Smart Pot Slow Cooker
I really like the speed and simplicity of setting the cook time with this smart slow cooker, compared to setting the timer for a fully programmable slow cooker. This gives its owner the main benefits of a fully programmable model, without having to press all the buttons to set the timer. I prefer this because it reduces the chance of making a mistake. In my opinion, these features position the Rival Smart Pot Crock Pot as the better slow cooker between a basic manual model and a fully programmable slow cooker.
Rival Smart Pot Crock Pot
With this clever Smart Programmable Slow Cooker and a few minutes of prep time in the morning, you can cook a 6-pound roast or easily feed 7-8 people with a delicious, creamy casserole or tempting dessert.
Whether this is your first slow cooker, or your first 6-quart slow cooker, you’ll enjoy the selection of recipes in the instruction book. They’ll help you get started and show you how full your slow cooker is supposed to be. Note that the instructions say “To avoid over- or under-cooking, always fill stoneware crock half to three-quarters full to meet recommended cooking times.” As you can see, if you use less liquid than recommended, the dish you are preparing may not turn out as you expect. I recommend you follow the ingredients, assembly and cooking instructions to the letter, and then if you want to adapt them the next time you cook the dish, you can do so.
I love how simple it is to program this smart cooker. Simply select one of the four automatic time settings (2, 4, 6 or 8 hours) and then choose the temperature (high or low) and voila! This programmable slow cooker automatically switches to warm mode when the programmed cook time is complete. Could not been more easy! So is cleanup: the liner and lid are dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a breeze.
When shopping for your Rival Smart Pot Crock Pot, be sure to look for the deal that includes the Rival Little Dipper 16 oz. This mini pot is not a container for cooking, it has been designed for the important task of keeping its contents warm for 3-4 hours. A tantalizing array of recipes are included; my favorite appetizer so far is the warm spinach dip. Chocolate Fondue is a fun dessert; Just cut up some pound cake and add it to a fruit and marshmallow plate and watch it disappear!
You’ll find many uses for this little one, for example, to keep gravy or other dips warm at the buffet, to reheat soup or stew for lunch, and to make steel-cut oats overnight. I have also seen other additional uses listed such as a baby bottle warmer.
Once you have your very own Rival Smart Pot Crock Pot, your only problem will be how much of your food to cook in it. Everything tastes so much better when it’s cooked to perfection and ready and waiting for you, when you’re ready to eat!