Crock-Pot SCRBC500-BS Duo Slow-Cooker Server, Stainless Steel

 (10 customer reviews)

I also have the big sister -- the Rival Smart-Pot Slow Cooker:
Rival SCVP609-SS 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooking Crock Pot Cooker, Stainless Steel
Rival has a habit of making slow cookers that aren't all that slow -- check the Amazon reviews and they are consistent in letting you know these appliances (Rival's, that is) cook at too high of a temperature no matter what the setting. That means your food is done, and sometimes overdone, long before it should be. Grrrrr.

Rival has separated its appliance web sites -- Crock Pots are on their own separate site. Lo and behold, check on cooking tips for their crock pots and you get the following information under "Hints & Tips":

What's the difference between "Low" and "High" cooking?
Both High and Low stabilize at the same temperature, it is just a matter of how long it takes to reach the simmer point. Once food reaches the simmer point, total cook time is dependent on cut and weight of meat to reach the...Read more

While not the most spacious crock pot in the world, this device has worked wonders in my vegetarian/carnivore home. One side with veggie roast, the other side with classic pot roast. It has made dinners incredibly easy, cleanup is a breeze, and it cooks food rather well. It does operate a wee bit hotter than other crock pots I've seen, but hasn't made a noticeable difference in cooking. Well worth the price.

This was an excellent buy but the only problem I have experienced using it would be that the temperature settings are high. The low setting cooks very high and fast. So I cook everything on low.