Rival 5025WG 2-1/2-Quart Crockpot

Comment: bought this as a replacement for a cooker we had used for years. Very unhappy with this model. It is simply too hot (even at the low setting) for all day cooking. Very tough on chicken, rice, etc. Would not recommend.

Comment: I love this Rival 2.5Quart Crock Pot. I love it even more than my programmable, large Crock Pot Versaware Pro.

I love the smaller size. Whether it's a hearty soup or slow cooking a roast or pork shoulders (western style ribs), the smaller size is perfect! It makes 4-6 servings which is good for dinner, and lunches tomorrow.

The hunter green liner does not match my kitchen, but my kitchen has little counter space so I store the crock pot out of sight. The hunter green liner is a breeze to wash up. You can even put it in the dishwasher, and it comes out new looking every time. My Crock Pot Versaware Pro can not claim to easy clean up, or keeping appearances new looking.

I think the 2.5 quart's cooking temperature is a little hot, not warm like vintage crock pots. It is certainly not as scorching hot as my big Versaware Pro.

The Rival 2.5 Quart Crockpot will get used. Bigger crock pots might be used at Christmas, or during the year by big families.

Comment: I purchased this because I have a 5 and 6 quart crock pot that are too big and a 1.5 quart one that is too small at times. This is just the right size for the type of cooking I do, 2 people + a little left over for the freezer or next day.

Comment: Rival 5025WG 2-1/2-Quart Crockpot For just a couple or single person this is a perfect size unit. Doesn't take up much storage space, and volume is just about perfect. Washes up easily.

Comment: This little crock is just my size. I find that if I'm going to be gone longer than the cooking time, I plug my crock into a timer like one would use for a lamp or Christmas lights. I may have to heat up my food but it's cooked, not burnt, and I'm worry-free my house didn't burn to the ground while I was out.