I purchased this crock around Christmas and have used it several times. I just love it! The size is perfect for just me. I am trying out a new Pinterest recipe for beef roast right now!
I bought this pot during holidays of 2015. In addition the great locking travel lid, It has turned out to be such a great size for my small empty nest family. It is good for casseroles for two, two chicken breasts w/ BBQ or other sauce, 3-4 boneless pork chops w/any favorite seasoning, small pork loin or beef tips au jus, stuffed peppers, side dishes, even desserts. Anything that would sit at the bottom of other slow cookers and not fill 2/3 of the space like recommended. I use mine frequently, more than I use my 4,5,6 qt. cookers. For me shallow is good.
I would love to have one ofr these, but those awkward things attached to the lid & sides have to go. Any plans to make a cleaner one with less clutter? Original crockpot design is fine. You don't have to mess with it like this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from crock-pot.comBy Tori, Consumer Care, February 29, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback as it is greatly appreciated. We will be happy to forward your comments to the product team.
Please note, the hinges on the lid are to lock the lid down during transportation. We do carry many slow cookers that do not have this feature.
I find myself using this all the time; I would of given it 5 stars. If it were not for the lid. It get water under the handle from condensation and when you wash it, very difficult to get it all out unless you take screwdriver and loosen it, drain, then re-tighten. I think this is design flaw, should have rubber stopper or something - it just an are for bacteria to grow.
The first casserole I had did not get over 180 degrees. I called the co and was told it must be defective. She said no need to return it, just throw it out and they would send me a new one. I received the new one and it also will not reach a temp of 215 which in the Q&A here they say it would. I am returning this item and I feel I should get a FULL refund.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from crock-pot.comBy Hannah, Consumer Care, February 8, 2016
Thank you for your feedback as it is greatly appreciated. We want to ensure that you are enjoying the full benefits of the slow cooker and we are happy to help you with it. For assistance, please call us at 1-800-323-9519; Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM, EST.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The nice thing about this casserole crock pot is that your able to use the oval piece that inserts into the crock, in the oven. I used this to cook a pot roast, and it was the perfect size to feed a family of four. My only complaint would be that it needs an "on" light. I received this product as a sample to try it out.