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Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Review

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Slow cooking is a perfect cooking method for the holiday season. With everyone so busy, it’s easy to save yourself a bit of time by tossing some ingredients into the crock and setting it to cook for 6-10 hours. Hey, you can even cook while you sleep! And stews, soups, or large roasts are perfect comfort foods to warm you up during the cold weather. Even if you’re reading this during the summer, keep in mind that a BBQ pot luck is much more fun when there’s chili or baked beans!

Hamilton Beach has been making appliances for decades, and they have a very robust and diverse lineup of slow cookers. The sizes of these slow cookers range from a tiny 2-quarter, to an extra large 8-quarter. Within this size range they have a variety of features to consider. Today, we’re going to review the Hamilton Beach Model 33473 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker in Silver.

Hamilton Beach Right-Size Multi-Quart Slow Cooker Review

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This was an interesting buy for me because this really was the only slow cooker available that claims to be able to make food as a 2, 4, or 6 quart capacity slow cooker. Actually, it was quite difficult acquiring this one. They sent the wrong slow cooker twice, and then Amazon was temporarily out of them so I had to get it second hand. That’s why you see the damage in the picture above.

But the cooker worked just as fine, and I tested a couple of recipes with different quart sizes to see how it performed. Everything worked quite well, and I actually selected this model to be my #3 pick in the 4-quart mid-price category, AKA small sized slow cookers with a mid-range budget. Though it actually has a six quart capacity, which makes it a bit larger compared to other four quart cookers, the versatility of being able to cook larger dishes was interesting.

Comparing Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Slow Cooker Models

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Slow cookers offer a great way to save time with cooking while producing some truly amazing food. Yet, for the most part, they are also fairly simple tools, often just having settings for low and high, along with a keep warm option.

Despite this, there is no shortage of different slow cooker models out there and multiple different brands compete in the marketplace. In fact, even if you narrow your selection down to just one brand, you may still find yourself overwhelmed with choice. For that matter, some brands even have multiple ranges, where the various models seem fairly similar to each other.

Comparing Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Slow Cooker Models

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When it comes to picking a product, working out which specific model to buy often ends up being really confusing. In many cases, you’re faced with multiple ranges, along with different models that can seem pretty similar to one another. Hamilton Beach is a good example of this, as the brand has no shortage of […]

Comparing Hamilton Beach’s Other Slow Cooker Models

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The sheer number of different slow cooker brands and models on the market never ceases to amaze me. After all, a slow cooker seems like a fairly simple device, yet the various models offer their own twists to the concept.

Hamilton Beach offers two key ranges that do just that. One of these is the Stay and Go slow cookers. These models are specifically designed to be easy to transport and the design means that the lid can be locked down in some way. That option is great for parties and potlucks.

In contrast, the other main range is the Set ‘n Forget, which offers greater control over cooking through the use of a temperature probe. Models in the range come with a manual, an automatic and a temperature-based setting, letting you set up your cooking in advance and leaving the slow cooker to do the test.

Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Review

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After reviewing quite a few slow cookers in the six-quart capacity category, of course I had to pick a few favorites, and the Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget was one of the top 3 in this category. Here in my review, I want to to show you exactly why it was one of my favorites, how it compared to other slow cookers with similar price points and features, as well as who this particular model would be best for. I made two recipes with this model of Set ‘n Forget, and you’ll see how they turned out below! (pictures included)

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

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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.

Hamilton Beach 4 Quart (Manual) Stay or Go Slow Cooker Review

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The Hamilton Beach 33249 4 Quart Stay or Go Slow Cooker is one of the most basic slow cookers from the Hamilton Beach lineup. For this cheap price, you get a very basic set of features, standard with most cookers. But Hamilton Beach is a trusted and reliable brand that I use for many of my other kitchen devices, including coffee makers, blenders, and countertop grills.

The “Stay or Go” set of cookers also includes handy clips on the side to lock down the lid for easy transport. This makes it a perfect buy if you plan on taking it to pot lucks! Of course the small size of this model (4 quarts) would make it best for eating at home as a single person or couple. If you’re feeding a kid or two, you may want to consider upgrading to the 6 quart Stay or Go.

Top Four Hamilton Beach Rice Cookers Reviewed

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Rice cookers might seem like a fairly specialized tool but they’re becoming increasingly popular, partly because they mean that there is one less thing you need to worry about when preparing a meal. However, the real beauty of rice cookers is that they give you so much more flexibility with rice.

For one thing, you don’t have to stress about timing because most rice cookers will keep the rice warm long after the cooking process is finished. At the same time, the rice that you end up with tends to taste better and many rice cookers do an amazing job at getting rice just right.

Top 5 Hamilton Beach Slow Cookers Reviewed

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Whether you want to serve healthy gluten-free entrees, crowd-pleasing sides or indulgent desserts, slow cooking is the way to go. Founded in 1910, Hamilton Beach has been manufacturing quality home appliances for over one-hundred years and produces some of the best slow cookers on the market. The company’s product line offers everything from bargain picks […]