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Best Slow Cookers: Our Top Sellers Revealed!

February 7, 2024 – 3 min read

Yet to discover the hands-off convenience, simplicity and seriously scrumptious magic of a slow cooker? You’re in for a treat! Crock Pot introduced the world to the benchtop slow cooker in the 1970s and since then, these mealtime maestros have evolved with next-gen, time-saving tech and intuitive features to make them a staple in our busy, modern kitchens.

Designed to simmer away unattended and turn out an endless variety of hearty stews, casseroles, curries and more, it’s no surprise that all of the leading small kitchen appliance brands now offer a slow cooker (or three!).

Keen to add one to your benchtop brigade? We’ve got all the expert advice on the features to look for to find the best slow cooker for your family. All you have to do is start dreaming up your first slow cooker meal (inspo here!).

What Is The Best Slow Cooker To Buy In Australia?

They’re all fantastic, but for a slow cooker that’s simple to use, easy to maintain (we love you, dishwasher-safe parts!) and looks every bit the smooth operator that it is, you can’t go past the Crock Pot 4.7L Hinged Slow Cooker.

Large enough to feed a small family (or a couple who loves leftovers!), this stainless-steel stunner offers low and high heat settings depending on your Crock Pot recipe. There’s even a warming setting for when dinner’s ready but you’re not. A wraparound element means your chicken cacciatore will be evenly cooked and your pulled pork perfectly prepared.

But don’t just take our word for it. Our customers love this slow cooker, too! Here’s what one of our satisfied shoppers had to say:

“After plenty of research, I made the decision to purchase the Crock Pot slow cooker. I have used it so many times already and cooked a beautiful beef stroganoff, an amazing chicken and veggie casserole, and garlic and herb lamb shanks. I just love this product!” – Michelle

Shop Top Sellers~

~These three slow cookers were top selling products in 2023.

Russell Hobbs 3.5L Slow Cooker

Customer Helen rates this 5 Stars - "Great slow cooker, big enough for 2-3 people.. dials easy to read .. Cooks evenly ..love it!"

Russell Hobbs 7L Matte Black Slow Cooker

Customer Gail rates this 5 Stars - "The features and cooking temps on this slow cooker are perfect and true to time. Loving the larger size, fits 2kg plus leg of lamb in easily, no more jamming in or cutting bone to fit as my previous smaller size. Cooked short ribs recently.... delicious! Love it so much brought my sister one."

Philips All-In-One Cooker

Customer Colin rates this 5 Stars - "My main meals were only bbqs until now. Stews and soups are now easy. Use the recipes or speed it up with the pressure cooker. Easy to prepare and easy to cook. If you do not have all the ingredients just substitute something else."

Shop More Slow Cookers

Breville The Searing Slow Cooker

Sunbeam 5.5L Slow Cooker

Crock Pot Crock-Pot Express Crock Multi-Cooker

Do I Really Need A Slow Cooker?

Do you want to spend less time in the kitchen but still enjoy soul-warming meals? Does energy efficient cooking appeal? Do you want to save some of your hard-earned funds at the butcher? Then, yes, you really do need a slow cooker!

“The best slow cooker gets the very best out of budget cuts of meat by cooking at low temperatures for a long period for tender and juicy results,” says Tracy Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. “Just drop everything into the cooker before you head off to work and come home to a ready-to-eat meal. There’s really nothing more to it!”

“The best slow cooker gets the very best out of budget cuts of meat by cooking at low temperatures for a long period for tender, juicy results. Just drop everything into the cooker before you head off to work and come home to a ready-to-eat meal. There’s really nothing more to it!”

How Do I Use A Slow Cooker?

There are so many ways! Pop one on your benchtop, plug it in, and let the fun begin. Winter warmers are a slow-cooker specialty – think braised brisket with mushrooms, aromatic beef korma or a rich beef-shin ragu. But don’t stop there! You might be surprised to learn there’s a whole smorgasbord of slow cooker recipes, both savoury and sweet. Try:

Fruit-infused porridge
Butters and jams
Sweet and savoury baked rolls
Soups
Stocks
Puddings
Crumbles
Mulled wine

What Are The Best Slow Cooker Brands?

We’ve heaped well-deserved praise on Crock Pot, but many small appliance brands have stellar slow cookers on their menu, too. Some Breville slow cookers have smart temperature sensors so they never overheat, plus functions for browning, steaming and even cooking yoghurt. A Russell Hobbs slow cooker is a benchtop beauty and on-trend in a matte black finish. Or, for a budget-friendly buy, check out a Sunbeam slow cooker.

Top Features To Look For In A Slow Cooker

“The best slow cookers simplify everything from meal prep and service to meal clean-ups once dinner is done,” says Tracy. “Look for models that will brown meat before cooking to really lock in flavour. A digital timer can keep track of when dinner will be served and when it’s time to dish up, plus a removable cord is a lifesaver – you can plonk the whole pot straight on the table, saving you dirtying a separate serving dish.”

Sold… but wondering which size to buy? A 3.5–4.5L slow cooker will cater well for a couple or family of four. For entertaining, cooking in bulk or keeping your tribe satisfied, go big with at least 5–7L.

Ready to make a Crock Pot slow cooker a fast favourite in your household? Visit us in-store or online to shop our huge range of small kitchen appliances for beautiful benchtop cooking.