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Hamilton Beach 6-Quart (Manual) Stay Or Go Slow Cooker Review

August 30, 2016 by Food For Net Leave a Comment

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Hamilton Beach 6-Quart (Manual) Stay Or Go Slow Cooker Review

Introduction Hamilton Beach is one of my favorite brands of kitchen equipment, and I've used their coffee makers for years. The products they make are a great combination of functionality and value, and this slow cooker lived up to that reputation. The standard six quart capacity plus standard features makes the Hamilton Beach 33262A Stay-Or-Go Slow Cooker a great buy for anyone on a budget. Oh yeah, I didn't mention yet that this model is available for a great price, which means it has competitive pricing even against 4-quart slow cookers.   Standard Features This is the basic six quart model of the…
Hamilton Beach 6-Quart (Manual) Stay Or Go Slow Cooker Review
Hamilton Beach 6-Quart (Manual) Stay Or Go Slow Cooker Review
2016-08-30
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A Standard Slow Cooker From Hamilton Beach With A Locking Lid For Easy Transport. The 6 Quart Capacity Is Perfect For Small Families Meals Or Pot Luck Events. Functionality At A Fair Price - It's No Wonder This Model Made It Into My Top 3 Picks!

Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Stay Or Go Slow Cooker Review

Quality - 95%
Features - 94%
Price - 94%
Personal Experience - 96%
Value - 97%

95%

Excellent!

A Standard Slow Cooker From Hamilton Beach With A Locking Lid For Easy Transport. The 6 Quart Capacity Is Perfect For Small Families Meals Or Pot Luck Events. Functionality At A Fair Price - It's No Wonder This Model Made It Into My Top 3 Picks!

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User Rating: 3.45 ( 2 votes)

Introduction

Hamilton Beach is one of my favorite brands of kitchen equipment, and I've used their coffee makers for years. The products they make are a great combination of functionality and value, and this slow cooker lived up to that reputation.

The standard six quart capacity plus standard features makes the Hamilton Beach 33262A Stay-Or-Go Slow Cooker a great buy for anyone on a budget. Oh yeah, I didn't mention yet that this model is available for a great price, which means it has competitive pricing even against 4-quart slow cookers.

 

Standard Features

This is the basic six quart model of the Stay-Or-Go lineup from Hamilton Beach, so there aren't many fancy features to report. You've got a round spin-dial to set the temperature to WARM, LOW, or HIGH. There's no digital timer or automatic warming feature.

The cooking vessel is made of ceramic stoneware covered with a smooth glaze which prevents anything in from the porous clay seeping into your meal, or vice versa.

hamilton beach 4 quart stay or go top lid

I was not a fan of the lid design though. The black plastic strips on either side seemed unnecessary and unattractive. But I guess if you're going for budget and functionality, then design doesn't really matter. This particular model does come in silver, white, and copper (unique!).

 

Extra Features

The lid has a rubber seal which is necessary to completely seal the vessel while traveling.  The main appeal of purchasing a Stay-Or-Go model is the lockdown hooks features on each side of the lid which allows you to travel with food spill-free! Many folks have submitted photos on other review websites to prove that it works. Unfortunately, I did no do the same, but I'll take their word for it.

But as for other extra features, this model is pretty basic, hence the budget price.

hamilton beach stay go 4 quart ON no light

One thing I wish they would have added however to the Hamilton Beach model 33262, 33263, and 33264 (silver, white, copper), is at least an “on” light to signal when the cooker is actually working. It's safe to assume that everything is working as it should be, but still, it would be nice to know for sure. I guess fewer electronics leave fewer chances to break down the road, so you may see this as an advantage!

 

Cooking Experience

With the 6-quart Hamilton Beach Stay-Or-Go I cooked a very delicious beer-soaked brown sugar & soy sauce pork chop recipe. It's always fun working with beer, so I tweak some of my favorite, self-made slow cooker recipes to include beer in the recipe. In this case, I used a german Dunkel to sweeten up and darken the sauce. It went perfect with a baked sweet potato which I prefer compared to the starchiness of white potatoes.

brown sugar soy pork chops hamilton beach

slow cooker pork chops brown sugar soy final 2

Cooking with the Stay Or Go was pretty standard. Everything in the recipe went off without a hitch. This was a pretty simple recipe to cook since it was basically just slow cooking some pork chops in sauce. I guess that's how most slow cooker recipes go anyway.

 

Comparing The Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Stay Or Go To Other Slow Cookers

This is the fun part! So is the 6-quart Stay Or Go for you? First off, if you think that six quarts is too small but  you like the brand and concept behind this slow cooker, then  you should check out my full review of the Hamilton Beach 4-quart Stay-Or-Go. It's basically the same cooker, but smaller, and will all the same functions. It would go better in a smaller kitchen.

But if you are sure you want to stay with the six quart version, then you should review the comparison chart below. It compares my favorite six quart slow cookers in the same price range as the Hamilton Beach. You can see that HB currently ranks #2 on the list.

  • Crock-Pot Cook ‘N Carry
  • Brand: Crock-Pot
    Material: Stoneware
    Capacity: 6 Quart
    Colors: Silver/Red
    Price:
  • Tested
    Reviewed
    Recommended
  • Rank: #1
Full Review
 
Buy It Now!
  • Hamilton Beach Stay or Go
  • Brand: Hamilton Beach
    Material: Stoneware
    Capacity: 6 Quart
    Colors: Silver/White/Copper
    Price:
  • Tested
    Reviewed
    Recommended
  • Rank: #2
Full Review
 
Buy It Now!
  • West Bend Versatility
  • Brand: West Bend
    Material: Non-stick Aluminum
    Capacity: 5 Quart
    Colors: Green/Red/Blue
    Price:
  • Tested
    Reviewed
    Recommended
  • Rank: #3
Full Review
 
Buy It Now!

How why does the Crock-Pot Cook ‘N Carry beat out Hamilton Beach? Well, the features are very similar for these two brands and models including size, cooking settings, and lid design. There were three discerning factors though:

  1. Crock-Pot has way more reviews, and also a higher overall average star rating on Amazon. It's clearly the more trusted brand in the slow cooker world, and the brand reputation seems to hold up from real buyers that have bought and used the product.
  2. The handles for the Crock-Pot Cook ‘N Carry SCCPVL600-S are simply better designed and more sturdy. I mean, if you're really going to be lugging a hot stew around, it's nice to have strong handles with holes/loops in them to get a good finger grip. I'm thinking mainly of safety here!
  3. It's slightly cheaper. It's just a few bucks cheaper, but hey, it's still cheaper

You also may want to consider looking at the premium 6-quart slow cookers. In the six quart range, these devices offer some really cool features like precise programming for different amounts of time or food, or different types of food.

hamilton beach 6 quart stay or go zoom blur

 

Who Is The Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Stay Or Go Best For?

This slow cooker is best for someone that needs a six quart capacity cooker, and prefers the design of this particular model, or just prefers the Hamilton Beach brand. If you are undecided, or don't care, I would recommend going with the Cook ‘N Carry, but if you really want a Hamilton Beach product, this will be just as good, and fulfill most of your slow cooking needs.

Models 33262-4 are also good because they are very cheap, being listed on Amazon for for reasonable prices depending on the individual seller. If you're just getting started with the art of slow cooking, or don't want to spend a lot of money on a device you won't use very often, then it makes sense to get a more budget model like this one.

 

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Conclusion

This is a very inexpensive six quart slow cooker that will fulfill your basic cooking needs, and is probably appropriate for most kitchens, regardless of cooking skill or budget. But if you want more functionality, you should look into the mid-range or premium models. Here's a list of my favorite Hamilton Beach brand slow cookers.

 

Pros/Cons

Pros

  • Inexpensive
  • Reliable Brand
  • Easy Travel
  • Dishwasher Safe Stoneware/Lid
  • Easy Clean
  • Lid Locks For Traveling

Cons

  • Crock-Pot Brand Has Better Handles
  • No Light To Indicate ON
  • Limited Cooking Features

==> Get The Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Stay Or Go

  • Crock-Pot Cook ‘N Carry
  • Brand: Crock-Pot
    Material: Stoneware
    Capacity: 6 Quart
    Colors: Silver/Red
    Price:
  • Tested
    Reviewed
    Recommended
  • Rank: #1
Full Review
 
Buy It Now!
  • Hamilton Beach Stay or Go
  • Brand: Hamilton Beach
    Material: Stoneware
    Capacity: 6 Quart
    Colors: Silver/White/Copper
    Price:
  • Tested
    Reviewed
    Recommended
  • Rank: #2
Full Review
 
Buy It Now!
  • West Bend Versatility
  • Brand: West Bend
    Material: Non-stick Aluminum
    Capacity: 5 Quart
    Colors: Green/Red/Blue
    Price:
  • Tested
    Reviewed
    Recommended
  • Rank: #3
Full Review
 
Buy It Now!

 

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