slow cooker

noun

: an electric cooking pot that is used especially for cooking foods at a relatively low temperature over a long period of time

Until recently, there has been something of a divide between the slow cooker and the adventuresome home cook.

—Mark Bittman

Set slow cooker to low, cover and cook until brisket is fork-tender, 9 to 10 hours (or cook on high for 5 to 6 hours).

—Cook's Country

Examples of slow cooker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Caroline shows how to riff on recipes, bulk them up, make ingredient swaps, find shortcuts, and even how to turn to your slow cooker for help. —The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024

Every version of classic Louisiana red beans and rice is different, and this one makes things just a little easier in the slow cooker. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Get this slow cooker in a sleek Starry Night color way for less than $50. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024

The slow cooker comes in various colorways, including holiday-ready thyme green, neutral taupe, and white icing. —Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above