In 1974, Rival introduced removable stoneware inserts, making the appliance easier to clean. The Crock-Pot brand now belongs to Newell Brands. Other brands of this appliance include Cuisinart, GE, Hamilton Beach, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, West Bend Housewares, and the now defunct American Electric Corporation.

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1. Brand. Crock-Pot.
2. Capacity. 6 Quarts.
3. Material. Stainless steel.
4. Color. Stainless Steel.
5. Finish Type. Chrome.

Patented by prolific inventor Irving Naxon, the Beanery was originally intended for a Jewish stew of meat and beans called cholent, which is slowly cooked on Fridays in preparation for the Sabbath. The bean cooker that eventually became the Crock-Pot was first patented by prolific inventor Irving Naxon in 1940.

This new unit has all the same settings as the original CPE, plus a few new ones like Manual, Saute, Simmer and, of course, Air Fry/Crisp.

Kansas City's Launched in 1971 by Kansas City's Rival Manufacturing, the Crock-Pot was marketed not just as a convenient way to cook, but also as a revolutionary aid for working women.

From Middle English crok, crokke (“earthenware jar, pot, or other container; cauldron; belly, stomach”) [and other forms], from Old English crocc, crocca (“crock, pot, vessel”) [and other forms], from Proto-Germanic *krukkō, *krukkô (“vessel”), from Proto-Indo-European *growg- (“vessel”).

Crocks, or "preserving crocks," were used in household kitchens before refrigeration to hold and preserve foods such as butter, salted meats, and pickled vegetables. Crocks are made from stoneware, which is a nonporous ceramic that is water-tight, even without glaze.

The FDA carries leach testing to classify pottery dishware as food safe. Even if the glazed contained lead or cadmium before firing the piece, it can still be marked as food safe if it meets the FDA standards.

Etymology 1 From Middle English crok, crokke (“earthenware jar, pot, or other container; cauldron; belly, stomach”) [and other forms], from Old English crocc, crocca (“crock, pot, vessel”) [and other forms], from Proto-Germanic *krukkō, *krukkô (“vessel”), from Proto-Indo-European *growg- (“vessel”).

Their names give us an indication of their differences, as a pressure cooker uses high pressure and air-tight sealing to cook food. Air fryers rely on hot air circulation to cook through foods. This means that they are each used to create rather different meals.

Air fryers are the more compact out of the two appliances meaning they can be used in the smallest of kitchens, unlike multi-cookers which are a little bit bigger due to their many functions. Consider an air fryer or multi-cooker if you feel that your busy schedule and cramped kitchen are putting you off cooking.

Other slow cookers we tested

1. Calphalon Digital Sauté Slow Cooker.
2. KitchenAid 6-Quart (Renewed)
3. Crockpot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker.
4. Cuisinart 6.5-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker.
5. Instant Pot Pro 6-Quart 10-in-1.
6. Breville Fast Slow Pro.
7. Black+Decker 7-Quart Slow Cooker.
8. Crockpot 7-Quart Slow Cooker, Manual.