Each time you lift the lid, heat escapes, and the cooking process slows down. In fact, it can take up to 30 minutes for the ...

Whether you want chicken soup, beef stew or pulled pork, these slow-cooker recipes will do the heavy lifting while you’re on the go. Melina Hammer for The New York Times Cooking time will vary ...

For longer cook times or more precise temperature control, we like the Hamilton Beach Temp Tracker. We focused on 6- to 7-quart slow cookers, which are big enough to make a meal for a family of ...