Rival 37401W 4 Quart Crock Pot Slow Cooker

I bought this Crock-Pot when my old one died. My previous slow cooker wasn't actually a Crock-Pot, it was just a no name slow cooker. I don't know if that matters but I can tell you I like this one MUCH more than the previous. Here's why:

1) It's white. All these stainless colored appliances look nice in pictures but are a nightmare to have in the kitchen. It's much easier to keep a white appliance clean.

2) The crockery part comes out for microwaving, cleaning, storing in the fridge, etc and can be placed in the dishwasher, including the lid.

3) 4.5 quarts is just the right size for 2 people with a small amount of left overs. It's absolutely perfect size for 4 people with no leftovers. The oval shape is nice for putting in small roasts. The round slow cookers of the same size require you cut up a roast first.

4) The heat goes up the sides. My old slow cooker only had heat on the bottom. I think when the heat is on the sides and the...Read more

I have one of these little slow cookers. It is just perfect for us. HOWEVER my only complaint against RIVAL is when (not if) the plastic lid handle cracks or breaks, Rival does not warranty it. You must by a brand new lid. I reluctantly agreed to go ahead and order one through my Rival customer rep and after shipping and state taxes the item came to $19.99 and wasn't even available in the same color as my slow cooker! I asked why the whole lid has to be replaced when the handle is screwed on and she said they didn't make handle replacements for this model slow cooker. I quickly decided to cancel the order. Instead, I went to my local Menard's and purchased a lid handle for under $2.00 with state tax. Other than this issue, the little pot cooks great. I have owned several Rival slow cookers and I intend to buy more of their products. I will pay attention to how the handle is secured on the lid BEFORE I purchase it though!

I love this Crock Pot as well. It's the perfect way to make pulled pork or Italian beef sandwiches (among many other great recipes). Like the previous reviewer said, it won't feed a huge crowd. I got around that by making one pork roast the day before and one the day of our party. The stoneware cleans up nicely, and it actually looks pretty sitting on my counter (mine is white with a deep blue insert). During the first 13 years of my marriage, I had zero interest in slow cookers. Now I use my Crock Pot all the time, and I can't figure out why I waited so long to buy one.