Crockpot - 8-Quart Slow Cooker - Black Stainless Steel

I have been wanting a crockpot for a while, but specifically wanted one that had a timer for me to set the time in case I left it on while at work, etc. After looking at several, I came across this one and was sold instantly. I wasn't ever planning on getting an 8 qt., but I love cooking for others, so it certainly wasn't an issue. Love the color and the functions on it!

We needed a bigger crock pot than the one we had, found this one at Best Buy and ordered it online. Great price and fast shipping, and it is big enough for anything we want to cook! Does a great job!

I love my crock pot! I've owned mine for over two years now; it still looks brand new and it still has much more life. I got this one because I liked the digital display, the option to put a timer on, and the heat ranges from warm, low, and high. Crock pots are a must if you're meal-prepping and/or trying to eat at home on a budget. The only thing I think is worth critiquing is the heat of the warm setting - I think it's too hot. When the timer runs out and the heat changes to "warm", I noticed the food continues to cook so there were few instances where my food ended up over-cooking. Consequently, I still have to turn the crock pot off entirely once the food is done, which seems to be counterintuitive to the timer and warm option. Other than that, wonderful product!

This is the first crockpot I purchased. First thing I loved about this, is it’s capacity. I could’ve gone for a smaller size but I figured an 8 qt crockpot would come in handy for parties/large dinners. The controls/buttons are easy to use and straightforward. I’ve used it for pulled Tri-Tip recently and was extremely happy with the results. I was short on time and cooked the meat on high for a shorter time period, and it still tasted as if I had been cooking it all day. I do sear both sides on a skillet before placing it in the crockpot with beef broth.

I’ve used this about five times since receiving it. The timer is great and switches to warm. It does get very hot to the touch so If you have small children make sure they can’t get to it. Cooks faster then most crockpots so you definitely don’t have to cook things as long.

Used my 8-quart pot 3 times. Black surface on cook pot is coming off. Metal wall of heating section burned thru. Do not buy this product. Always followed instructions. Never put pot in dishwasher. Never used metal utensils. I don't get it.

I have cooked with Crock Pots all my life and have never had one fail until this one. I use them weekly. Today when I lifted the insert out, I discovered that it had cracked during cooking and had leaked fluids outside the insert. I am so disappointed, as it is just under a year old and I have been extremely pleased with it up until now. I would like it replaced, please.

I bought this 2 or 3 years ago. One of the feet has broken off and I haven't found a replacement yet. I don't use metal in the crock. I've burned stuff in it, cooked sticky stuff, scorched it on accident, and overly not treated it very nice, other than not ever using metal in it. It has lasted this long, with a family of 6 cooking big meals and angry teens refusing to wash it properly. It has been getting a little break lately because we got the 8QT Crock-Pot Express XL last year, but it's still regularly used. I know that flaws make it through the manufacturing process, and That's why some people have been complaining, but I didn't experience any of that. I do wish there was an easy pack of replacement feet. That's a poor design choice, those little rubber insults. Full disclosure, it does run hot. You have to watch it because 'warm' will burn your food, so you just have to mindful of the temps. I ran it for 30 minutes at each temp and used one of those cheap thermometer guns or whatever to test the temp and wrote them down... That way I know what I need to set it at and for how long. Most crockpot recipes ARE NOT written for this big boy. You can't follow them blindly. Learned that quickly fast and in a hurry. *Also* I'm not a brand loyalist. I bought both because of price vs size. Crock Pot happened to have the right deal when I needed one. It's not perfect, but it's lasted longer than anything else I've bought.. including other crock pots.