Hamilton Beach 6 Qt. Stainless Steel Slow Cooker

37 reviews for Hamilton Beach 6 Qt. Stainless Steel Slow Cooker

1. Rated 4 out of 5

   Zetta Rempel (verified owner) – September 28, 2022

   I cooked an awesome roast in this slow cooker and knew exactly when it was ready due to the temperature probe. Awesome feature that takes the guesswork out of cooking a roast. I also love the clips that keep the lid in place when transporting food in the slow cooker. Those clips were a blessing when I took a full batch of mulled wine to a party.

2. Rated 5 out of 5

   Jacquelyn Blanda (verified owner) – July 19, 2022

   I was excited to unbox this new Temp Tracker slow cooker! I’ve always wished I could have a slow cooker that would know when to turn itself off, not just because it had cooked for the allotted time, but because my food was perfectly done. Lo and behold….here is what I’ve been hoping for! It is so nice to have the temp probe for cooking. When food reaches the desired temp, the cooker can hold it at that temp or hold at pre-set warm temp. No more coming home an hour later than you’d planned to chicken that has become slurry. Integrated probe ports on the lid mean you don’t even have to lift the lid and lose your heat. Just insert into the port and you’re good to go. The probe can even be used at any time for a quick read if you’re doing other styles of cooking in it. I’m especially excited to try the sous vide feature on this cooker. Supposedly, restaurants use this method to ensure perfect results. I look forward to those results in my own kitchen where it won’t cost me an arm and a leg to do so! I’m not a yogurt making fan. Yet. This machine has the capability to do that too. Who knows, maybe I will branch out into something new. The beauty of it is, I can try it without buying another appliance because it’s already built in to this one! This cooker is a good fit for me because it does an excellent job with a method of cooking I already understand, and it offers me a little room to grow and expand my cooking comfort zone too. Give it a try, I think you’ll be as happy with it as I am.

3. Rated 5 out of 5

   Linda Schuppe (verified owner) – July 7, 2022

   I absolutely love this slow cooker, the temp tracker is amazing and eases my mind, I don’t have to worry of it is under, or over cooked, I can always see the exact temperature inside! The hold feature is also great because you can keep your soup at whatever temperature you desire. It looks so nice and goes perfectly with my kitchen.

4. Rated 5 out of 5

   Norval Lind (verified owner) – June 19, 2022

   This slow cooker is amazing not only does it have time settings so you do not overcook. It also has additional features like the meat thermometer and a super good seal lid. It is the best one I have owned.

5. Rated 5 out of 5

   Merlin Wisoky (verified owner) – June 15, 2022

   This is a great slowcooker! I used a recipe for a sirloin tip roast, that said it would take 8 hours to cook a 4 – 5 lb roast. This was not the case! The roast, cooked using the temperature probe, was cooked in half that time! The roast was tender and juicy and vegetables cooked perfectly, just be sure to put the vegetables in at the start. The unit cleans up very easily. The lid has 3 holes to insert the probe, when cooking using internal temp. One note, when the probe is removed during cooking, you will have to restart the program. The lid on the unit maintains a great seal and uses two clamps, one at each end. the unit has a very modern design and the stainless steel outer covering fits in any decor! I believe this to be a great appliance for anyone looking to replace an existing slowcooker!

6. Rated 4 out of 5

   Mina Skiles (verified owner) – May 26, 2022

   I cooked a whole chicken using the temperature prob and hold temperature setting and the chicken came out excellent. I also cooked a pot roast with the hold temp feature and it also came out delicious and tender. This is an excellent product to ensure food is cooked to a proper temperature.

7. Rated 5 out of 5

   Nathen Blanda (verified owner) – May 18, 2022

   This thing is fantastic best slow cooker I have had.

8. Rated 5 out of 5

   Flo Yundt (verified owner) – May 16, 2022

   This is a second version of the same product for us. Our original, purchased a decade ago, still works just fine but we like and trust it so much that we wanted to make sure to always have a working model on hand. The timer feature hasn’t failed us; it’s easy to clean, and the removable crock is handy for storage. There is very little surface heat. This is an outstanding crockpot and we can highly recommend it to anyone.

9. Rated 5 out of 5

   Meggie Douglas (verified owner) – May 14, 2022

   I got this slowcooker because my old one died. I love that this has the temperature tracking on it so I don’t have to keep opening the lid and letting the heat out. This is very easy to wash. The crock and lid are Dishwasher-safe. I like that the lid can be locked so if you are taking food somewhere for the holidays you can just go with this and not have a mess in your car. This is the best slowcooker I have ever had.

10. Rated 5 out of 5

    Emely Mueller (verified owner) – May 6, 2022

    I received this product a few weeks ago and I’m so glad I did!!! There are so many amazing things about this product but my favorite it the Integrated probe that tracks your foods temperature! And you can cook without it if desired! There is nothing I dislike about this product!

11. Rated 4 out of 5

    Dorcas Walker (verified owner) – April 22, 2022

    I got this crockpot just recently. I do like the ease of use and the more options that I get from my other crockpot.I do like the better control over the timer to set when cooking, so much better than my other one.I also enjoy having the locking lid for carrying if you are helping out with a potluck meal.I would definitely recommend this product.I did have a small hot spot towards the back that burned my food.

12. Rated 5 out of 5

    Vicenta Ebert (verified owner) – April 15, 2022

    I have not used a slow cooker in quite awhile and this unit really made me wonder why not? I first cooked a whole chicken and veggies, low and slow. The house was filled with the most yummy aroma all day. It was great, one pot, easy clean up. Next were ribs. They were fantastic. Fall off the bone. Onions as the bottom layer, ribs upright, slow cook. Perfect.Last I tried Sou vie and it really held a near perfect temperature, for hours. No need for a separate cooker.I just love this unit. Easy to program, accurate, fun.

13. Rated 5 out of 5

    Kristopher Willms (verified owner) – March 9, 2022

    This temperature tracker slow cooker works great! It has a probe that helps ensure that your food is safely cooked. You can use it with or without the probe. You can make many different foods in this slow cooker, including yogurt and fondue. It has a clamp right lid for ease of transporting. I would recommend this slow cooker to anyone. It is easy to use and easy to clean. It is well built and a great value for the money.

14. Rated 5 out of 5

    Fred Dietrich (verified owner) – February 23, 2022

    Received promptly. Works fine.

15. Rated 4 out of 5

    Myrtis Davis (verified owner) – February 22, 2022

    We made the whole chicken recipe in the pamphlet the cooker came with. The directions were a little tricky or maybe I just needed pictures to help turning the slow cooker on. Figured it out and we were all set. The chicken came out moist and delicious. I really look forward to making a whole lot more with this slow cooker. Super easy to clean and convenient storage for temp tracker.

16. Rated 4 out of 5

    Ken Wilkinson (verified owner) – January 2, 2022

    Have only run a test, so cannot say much about the actual cooking. The test went very well.

17. Rated 4 out of 5

    Rafaela Wiegand (verified owner) – December 18, 2021

    Hamilton Beach Portable 6-Quart Digital Programmable Slow Cooker With Advanced Temp Tracker Probe, Stainless (33867)Over past week, used advanced temp tracker slow cooker. A set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker that surpasses standard slow cookers and rivals more expensive ones.Read the accompanying manual for suggested temperatures and times for foods to avoid over- or under-cooking.PROsOn upper-left front stainless steel exterior are the words, “Hot Surface” to alert user that exterior becomes quite hot during cooking, due to interior heating elements.6-QT capacity holds large poultry (up to 6 LBs) or roast (up to 4 LBs).Tight-fitting lid has a slim rubber gasket that seals lid securely while cooking.Tiny vents on lid’s top allow steam to escape, as food cooks.Three holes in lid to insert temp probe in meat for best location.Lid lock features two clamps to hold lid in place for easy transport. Do not use clamps while cooking, however.Easy carrying handle on lid.Heavy and sturdy, glazed black ceramic interior pot is easy to clean and is dishwasher-safe.Electrical cord, ~3 ft long, wraps and stores on bottom to eliminate safety hazard of a long, dangling cord. May likely be a “con” for those whose walls are not equipped with electrical outlets along countertop.Digital display provides current internal temp and target temp when using manual probe.Digital display is easy to operate.Digital cook functions — Low (slow simmer), Medium (warm enough for serving food hot), High (steady simmer) may be used with or without manual temperature probe.Three Temp modes (Temp, Keep Warm, and Hold Temp).Temp mode uses integrated manual temp probe to cook food at a selected temperature. Minimizes chances of overcooking and ensures food safety when cooking beef, pork or poultry.Automatically switches cooker to “keep warm” setting up to 24 hours once cooking temp is reached, but 8 hours is typical to avoid drying out food as well as food safety.Used Hold Temp function to make homemade yogurt, fondue, cultured buttermilk, and even to bulk-proof bread dough.Poached eggs and delicate sauces are also great on Hold Temp.Hold Temp doubles as a sous vide function, which is fantastic and manual provides guidelines on correct water temp/time for different foods. Love how it braises meats.CONsDigital display readout is a bit difficult to read in ambient light.Display panel is plastic on front of unit. Unsure how long it may hold up, since unit’s exterior becomes quite hot.Temp probe is not long, so works well with large cuts of meat.