The Well-Equipped Cook: Your Complete Slow-Cooker Kit

Make sure you have this indispensable tool in your kitchen. [Cook's Illustrated] The Well-Equipped Cook A Curated Collection of Equipment with Tips, Videos, and Recipes [Your Complete Slow-Cooker Kit]( Volume 173 Your Complete Slow-Cooker Kit [view collection]( A high-quality slow cooker is an indispensable tool for any busy home cook, as it allows you to set it, forget it, and return to a properly cooked meal. Not sure which model is right for you? You’re in luck: Our editors have put [all kinds of slow cookers]( small, and even mini versions—through the wringer to determine which models are best. In this week’s guide, you’ll find those winners along with the accessories needed for slow-cooker success, including the [ultimate ladle]( for mess-free serving, [tongs]( that make it easy to maneuver food in and out of your slow cooker, and a [reliable thermometer]( so you can rest assured that your food is cooked just right. Don’t forget a copy of our brand-new release [The Complete Slow Cooker]( the definitive guide to how to cook using a slow cooker. Inside this book, you’ll find 400 foolproof recipes ranging from appetizers to desserts, proving that your slow cooker can make much more than just soups and stews. Don’t miss these guides Our buying guides contain recommended equipment from our rigorous equipment testings. We post new guides every week, but they’re available for only a limited time. As we often say, we do the testing so you don’t have to. [The Cheese Connoisseur’s Tool Kit]( [The Cheese Connoisseur’s Tool Kit]( [Take the Fear out of Frying with These Top Gadgets]( [Take the Fear out of Frying with These Top Gadgets]( [Everything You Need for Precision in the Kitchen]( [Everything You Need for Precision in the Kitchen]( [Ready, Set, Sous Vide!]( [Ready, Set, Sous Vide!]( [Order the Complete Slow Cooker. From Appetizers to Desserts—400 Must-Have Recipes That Cook While You Play (or Work)]( cover price: $29.95 Your Price: $19.95 [ORDER NOW]( KITCHEN MUST-HAVE KitchenAid 6-Quart Slow Cooker with Solid Glass Lid [KitchenAid 6-Quart Slow Cooker with Solid Glass Lid]( [BUY NOW]( If you’re in need of a slow cooker or want a replacement, you cannot go wrong with our long-standing favorite from KitchenAid. It has a [well-designed, straightforward control panel]( with a countdown timer that is simple and unambiguous to set. The roomy, heavy stoneware crock [cooks gently and evenly]( and never boils, so food emerges tender and juicy. We loved that its broad, protruding handles with grippy textured undersides usually stay cool enough that we can pick up the crock without potholders. HOW TO MAKE Slow-Cooker Braised Chicken Thighs with Garlicky Spinach for Two [Slow-Cooker Braised Chicken Thighs with Garlicky Spinach for Two]( A specialty from the Catalonian region of Spain, sautéed spinach with garlic, raisins, and pine nuts is a simple yet satisfying combination of flavors and textures. To create a complete meal in the slow cooker inspired by this traditional tapas dish, we braise chicken thighs in an aromatic mixture of onion, garlic, and sweet paprika with a bit of tomato paste for depth. We then use the flavorful braising liquid to wilt the spinach and meld all of the flavors. [Get the recipe ›]( [More Foolproof Slow Cooker Recipes ›]( [America's Test Kitchen Cooking School] [Using Foil in a Slow Cooker]( WATCH AND LEARN Using Foil in a Slow Cooker You can use foil to insulate food while cooking, make packets to steam food, and remove delicate foods you want to keep in one piece. This video from our [Online Cooking School]( shows you how to use foil effectively in your slow cooker. [Watch the video ›]( test kitchen quick tip 4 Things to Know Before Making Slow-Cooker Recipes Despite all the testing we have done to make our recipes foolproof, using a slow cooker isn’t an exact science; the issue is that heating power varies tremendously among brands of slow cookers. So, as you are following our recipes, here are a few things you need to know. [Read more ›]( [Deep Frying 101] [More Cook’s Illustrated Buying Guides]( bonus guide Gadgets and Gear for Perfect Potatoes In the test kitchen, we’re serious about spuds, whether they’re simply baked and served with butter or given a more luxurious treatment. If you love potatoes as much as we do, then you don’t want to risk lumpy mash or scalloped potatoes that fall apart—and with a few key tools, you don’t have to. In this week’s buying guide, you’ll find all of our go-to equipment for preparing potatoes, ranging from a top-notch vegetable peeler and the best paring knife to a potato masher that is efficient and easy to use. [View the guide ›]( EQUIPMENT GIVEAWAY [Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board]( Oggi Stainless Steel Wine Cooler with Freezer Inserts [enter now]( With four removable freezable ice packs buffered by a ½-inch-thick zone of air, this wine cooler does a superb job of keeping wine cold, taking a whopping 7 hours to allow the wine’s temperature to rise 10 degrees. And it maintains the wine’s temperature within a single degree for an average of 5 hours. It can be yours! All you have to do is [click here]( and you’re done. One lucky winner will be chosen at random each week, so keep reading The Well-Equipped Cook for your chance to win! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 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