7 best slow cookers for comfort food season, according to Amazon shoppers

A slow cooker cuts down on hands-on cooking time for hearty weeknight meals, letting soups, stews and other simmer while you handle the rest of your day. We rounded up top-rated models from Crock-Pot, Hamilton Beach, Our Place and more, with options for everything from small kitchens to family gatherings and tailgates.

Best for feeding a crowd: Hamilton Beach Stay or Go extra large 10-quart slow cooker
Best-reviewed: Crock-Pot 7-quart manual slow cooker
Best programmable: Hamilton Beach portable 6-quart Set and Forget programmable slow cooker
Best mini slow cooker: Crock-Pot 2-quart manual slow cooker
Best multifunction: Our Place Dream Cooker
Best for easy cleanup: iCook 3.5-quart slow cooker with removable ceramic pot
Best for transporting: Crock-Pot Design Series 7-quart programmable slow cooker

Hamilton Beach’s extra-large slow cooker offers a deep cooking pot that fits large cuts of meat and family-size meals without taking up excessive counter space. One reviewer said it easily fits ribs a