I wanted a smaller cooker, like 2 to 3 qt. Looked at dozens of cookers on multiple sites. I have had the round high sided ones... okay for soups, chili, but this shallower oval (3" high) has larger cooking surface perfect for pork chops, steaks, flatter roasts, brisket so you're not having to stack meats. The 6 - 7 qt. size models were way too big (and heavy). This one was perfect. Versatile, many uses. Great features; Crockery liner can be used for oven baking, casseroles, great for serving too. Love the lid that can lock for transport. Has warm setting. Non stick, easy clean up. I loved the white with dark blue pattern, perfect in my blue kitchen. I keep it out it's so pretty. I watched for best price, got a great deal on Amazon. Fast delivery. What more could you ask for? I've used it several times already. Highly recommend.

If you're a couple or family of 3, this could be your go-to slow cooker. If you're a larger family, this will rock your casseroles. There's a been a lot written about it by others, so I'll just briefly speak to the features that impressed me the most (or you can skip right down to the last paragraph for a very short TL:DR. First, it's dimensions. Most small slow cookers that are less than 3 qts in volume are of the deep and narrow variety. They don't easily lend themselves to roasts, a pair of chicken breasts, a, pork tenderloin, or things of that nature. This one, with it's shallow casserole shape, excels at them. I've cooked a skinny pork tenderloin, a 2-pound rump roast, and a pair of boneless chicken breasts. None of them had to be squashed, bent, cut or otherwise compromised to fit. i'm pretty sure it would just as easily handle bone-in chicken. This Crockpot doesn't boil liquids on the Low setting. Most slow cookers (many of them Crockpots) will bring any liquid to a boil within a few hours, no matter if you're cooking on Low or High. My rump roast took 8.5 hours on Low, and at no time did the liquid in the pot go higher than 207F, as measured on my Thermapen instant read thermometer. I want to braise my roasts, not boil them, and this Crockpot does it very well. Serving is easy. Again, this relates to shape. There was no awkwardness when removing any of the meats I cooked. With my other slow cookers (including my Instant Pots) roasts fall apart as I try to remove them, because there's no way to get a turner under it, or grab it on both ends with a pair of long forks. Upshot, the poor roast breaks into pieces. I was able to slide a turner under the rump roast and stabilize it with tongs for easy transfer to a plate. Same with the tenderloin. And the chicken breasts were easy to pick up with tongs, grabbing the meat from the side (not from above) for a better grip. I like that! I'm planning to try lasagna next, because both times I tried it in big oval slow cookers I wasn't able to scoop out anything like a slice. It always came out in a goopy mess and the cheese combined with the sauce to turn it sort of pink. Not pretty! Finally, I thought I'd give a shout-out to JoyouslyDomestic.com, the website where I found the recipe for "Melt In Your Mouth" Pot Roast. Google the recipe name and look at the photo. That's exactly what mine looked like! All rich, deep brown, glossy, beefy gravy over a gorgeous brown roast. Do NOT try to skip browning (it's really quick, I promise), it's completely worth it! TL:DR - To recap, this is a terrific small slow cooker. It's low walls and wide base make it good for casseroles for a larger family, and also as the primary cooker for a small family. It doesn't boil on Low, and food is easy to remove from the shallow crock. I give it 5 stars.

Have one slow cooker this size and am seriously thinking of purchasing another. Perfect size for the two of us. Great to take food to church potlucks. The day before church I often will prepare a dish in usual manner and refrigerate it. Place it in slow cooker and take to social gatherings. Just turn it on to warm or low and food is hot by serving time. Really like the removable ceramic liner as it can be used as a baking dish in a regular oven. Also very easy to clean

As a senior, I have been looking for a good quality CrockPot that is small & lightweight. PROS: This 2.5 quart CrockPot is pricey, but well worth it. The Ceramic Crock inset is light enough for me to remove & bring to the sink for easy hand washing. The aluminum base is super lightweight & easy to wipe clean. The wide, oval design makes it easy to prepare food in the pot & stir, as needed. I cooked a 3lb lamb roast on high for 6 hrs & it came out great. The rounded feet on the bottom keep the heated surface off the counter top. The simple, Knob control is secure & “clicks” from 1 setting to the other. The glass lid makes it easy to visually check progress without opening. The glass lid has a rubber gasket that creates a good seal when you push down on the lid, preventing splattering once the unit gets up to temp. CONS: I do wish there was an “ON” light to remind me to turn the unit Off. This seems like a basic safety feature, to me. It would be great if the Ceramic Crock had handles on either side to make it easy to remove the piping hot Crock Pot to move it to the table for serving or into the oven got final cooking options. These handles could be located on the front & back so they would not interfere with the locking lid. As is, I am not able to get a grip on the hot Crock with potholders. It’s too dangerous to try to wrangle the hot Crock without getting burned. Again, this seems like a basic safety feature. TIPS: I spent a lot of time reading Amazon reviews before deciding to purchase. There were 3 issues that kept coming up that I might be able to help with. 1. Folks have reported the glass lid shattering. I looked up the User Manual on line & it states DO NOT LOCK LID while cooking. The User Manual specifically states this may cause the glass lid to shatter. You are only suppose to lock the lid for storage & travel. 2. Folks have reported the unit does not heat up properly & food is severely undercooked or raw after 6 hrs on high. I found when I first opened the box & placed the Ceramic Crock into the Aluminum base, the fit is quite snug & the Crock was sitting about 1/2” above the rim of the base. I had to use some pressure to push the Ceramic Crock all the way into the base, until the bottom of the Crock was touching the flat bottom of the Aluminum base. There was no longer a gap between the lip of the Crock & the rim of the base. This ensures the flat bottom of the hot metal base is heating up the Crock to temperature, throughout the cooking cycle. I’ve included a pic to show there is no gap between the Crock & the Base when properly inserted. 3. Folks have noted there is no Cord Storage on the unit. For me, there are 2 easy options to store the cord. You can easily wrap the Cord around the base handle on the side -or- you can bend the Cord in half & slip it thru the handle of the cover, which is my preferred method. The Cord will stay snugly in place, either way. All in all, I am delighted with this product. Seniors who are no longer able to lift a traditional Crock Pot will love it

Bought this for my brother for he is disabled and lives alone. It is light weight, small and easy for him to use. He love being able to make a few meal for himself. Very safe with easy clean up. I now have one for my home. It make a great wedding gift for the young couple starting out!! My Grandson and wife loved it.

I always had a 'huge' crockpot for family gatherings, and church potluck dinners. Now that we are '2 oldsters', my pot was way too big for smaller meals. This crockpot is perfect for 4 - 6 servings of yummy, delicious goodness. So glad I bought it. Also product is lightweight, so easy on my arthritic hands! Easy to wash. Highly recommend this for young folks or seniors.

Ideal para cocinar ricos y nutritivos platillos para una pareja de tercera edad. Fácil de lavar y mantener impecable. La recomiendo

First time a used it started smelling burnt plastic and I realised the lateral plastic handles were melting ! Shouldnt the handles be of metal! What poor quality! I’ll have to throw it away

Saw it, loved it, bought it - my bad! It’s a USA device incompatible with Australian power supply! Still love the size, shape and appearance but can’t use it here. May look at a step down converter but not sure how safe this would be. Otherwise its useless!

Good don't see others review . It is a good product