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 ...

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 ...

Slow cookers are a must-have ... Instant Pots are also said to cook 2-10 times faster and use 70% less energy than average cookers. Boom. Our personal favorite is the 10-in-1 Ultra, or what ...

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 ...