Rival 38651-C 6-Quart Slow Cooker

Pros: Easy to wash, Timed settings, Can cook almost anything, Low maintenance

Cons: Doesn't actually cut and wash the vegetables for me before cooking them

The Bottom Line:

Rival's 6 Quart Slow Cooker is the perfect cooking aid for busy households. It is easy to clean, easy to use, and will cook darn near anything.

Review: Many moons ago, when I was doing my bridal registry, I begged my husband to put a Crock Pot on the list. For several years afterwards, I nagged at him to buy one whenever we passed one in the store. He kept turning me down because he didn't see any value ...

Pros: Easy, nutritional, delicious meals. Great way to use whatever you have. Just throw it in!

Cons: Must fill up or food sticks and burns. A bit heavy for me to handle.

The Bottom Line: Less time in the kitchen. You can bang out a great, nutritious meal. You throw everything in and go to work. When you get home, your dinner is ready!

Review: I was a professional cook and it is still my passion. Having had a restaurant and catering business, I have practically every cooking device ever invented by mankind. Yet, I have never used a slow cooker until recently. A friend made ribs in a slow ...

Pros: Food comes out so tender and full of flavor!

Cons: I have nothing negative to say!

The Bottom Line: I would definitely get this slow cooker. Meals turn out tastier than conventional cooking!

Review: I bought this product at a Home depot store because It was on clearance for $24.99 and I have been meaning to buy a slow cooker for quite some time now.... I figured I couldnt beat this price and the brand helped seal the deal for me. I had no idea how ...

Pros: Cooks great, timer, and nice looking.

Cons: It gets very hot on the outside of pot.

The Bottom Line: The timer is great on this slow cooker.

Review: I would have to say this Slow Cooker's best feature how fast it cooks your food. This slow cooker does get very hot on the outside. I would not leave it in a spot where children much touch it. The handles do not get hot which is one thing I looked for ...

Pros: This crock-pot gets hot on the outside, buts cooks food very well.

Cons: It gets very hot on the outside,so don't touch it.

Review: It is a very nice looking appliance and looks very nice on the kitchen counter. I have had many compliments about ...

Pros: Looks good, cooks well, lasted quite a while so far

Cons: Lid handle broke off, timers could be better

The Bottom Line: If you're going to buy a crockpot and don't want to spend too much, give this a try.

Review: It's that crockpot time of year again. I've been through a few - but they always seem to be Rival. This one, as far as I'm concerned, has been the best so far. Not perfect, but not bad. I received this as a birthday gift about a year and a half ago ...

Pros: the automatic switch to "keep" after the time has run down

Cons: need to factor in a shorter cook time for an oval cooker over a round

The Bottom Line: To be able to leave a slow cooker and not have to be careful about being back before the time's up has been great.

Review: I purchased this about 1 month ago and have used it about four times. My first attempt was chicken and dumplings. I had to reread the instructions to make certain that setting it was as easy as it seemed. You simply press the temperature button until ...

Pros: Don't know yet - haven't been able to use the product.

Cons: Cheap parts, lid handle broke off before the first use.

Review: My husband and I received this as a wedding gift from our registry. I was going to use it for the first time today, so I unpacked it and washed it by hand. To my dismay, the plastic handle on the lid completely cracked off the lid while I was drying it ...

Pros: Functional oval shape, attractive exterior, large capacity

Cons: Cooks on VERY high heat and cremates meat, cannot replace lid. 

The Bottom Line: I would not recommend this product because the really high temperatures cremate meats, the lid had a poor fit, and it's IMPOSSIBLE to replace the lid if it's broken.  

Review: We received this crock pot as a wedding present in May 2005 after we requested it on our registry.  We used it about once every couple of months until this Christmas (December 2008).   I liked the crockpot's stainless-steel exterior.  ...

Pros: Sleek design Nice price Lid fits on tightly to prevent steam loss.

Cons: Touch pad died too quickly. Unit gets hot to the touch.

The Bottom Line: After this experience, I'll be avoiding the touch pad design and will stick to dial knobs only.

Review: I've been a big fan of Rival slow cookers since my mom bought one when I was a kid. I loved coming home from school and smelling her Coq au Vin, the dish I still cherish most. I needed a new slow cooker and opted for the sleek looking Rival model with ...