There’s something special about a slow cooker, let alone a mini slow cooker. Outside of looking adorable on your countertops, the compact version of the set-it-and-forget-it appliance still performs the functions of a slow cooker with added benefits—it takes up little space and doesn’t overheat your kitchen like the stove or oven. (And in the south, that’s a must as the weather warms up.)

With spring around the corner and warmer temperatures on the horizon, a mini slow cooker is something you want to have in your kitchen, and thankfully, the best mini slow cooker we tested last year is on sale at Amazon for $27. Now 33 percent off for a limited time, the Courant Mini Slow Cooker stole the show among 22 other tested options for its attractive design, simple cooking functions, impressive heat distribution, and easy-to-clean body.

　　 Courant Mini Slow Cooker

$40 $27 at Amazon For starters, the slow cooker has an attractive design, with a chrome red exterior that shines and pops on your countertop. In addition to the stunning color, the exterior also features a manual dial with silver accents that you can use to turn the appliance on and use to set to warm, low, and hot cooking functions. Speaking of cooking modes, we were impressed with how the slow cooker evenly heated hot cheese dip to perfection without burning the bottom or the sides.

Hot dips aren’t the only thing this handy gadget can make, however. With a 1.6-quart capacity, the cooker is spacious enough to create recipes for a small crowd; make downsized batches of soups and stews, hearty chilis, and even rice. It’s equally as perfect when you’re looking to make lunch or dinner for two without warming up your kitchen as well. Either way, no matter the number of mouths you’re feeding, the mini size is so convenient—because who really wants to turn on the stove or oven in 80-degree weather?

The Courant 1.6-Quart Slow Cooker heated our cheese dip to perfection in about 40 minutes without scorching the cheese. The 7 Best Cast-Iron Skillets, According To Our Testing The cooking capabilities of the slow cooker are impressive, but what really wowed us during testing was some of the other design features. The deep inset allowed the lid to fit tightly and prevent heat from escaping, while the no-skid feet kept it safely in place while we used it. Plus, the convenient side handles are designed to be cool to the touch, making it comfortable enough to carry while the unit was still hot. We also found that the insert cooled fairly quickly outside of the unit, and because it’s made of durable ceramic, it’s safe to put in the dishwasher for a very easy cleanup. 

With an eye-catching design, impressive set of cooking modes, even heat distribution, and an easy-to-clean insert, the Courant Mini Slow Cooker is worth adding to your cart while it’s marked down to $27. For more slow cookers and appliances on sale at Amazon, keep reading!

　　 Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box

$45 $40 at Amazon

　　 Courant Double Slow Cooker

$80 at Amazon

　　 Crock-Pot 7-Quart Manual Slow Cooker

$50 $48 at Amazon

　　 Instant Pot Duo Plus

$150 $100 at Amazon Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit