Maxi-Matic MST-275XR Electric Oval Slow Cooker, 2 Qt, Metallic Red

My wife and I are very pleased with this Elite Gourmet Slow Cooker. It is the perfect size for cooking meals for two people and has quickly become one of our favorite kitchen appliances. This slow cooker is great for making small meals, dips, appetizers, stews, and sauces. It does not take up much space on the counter or in storage, which is a big advantage. It would also be a great choice for a dorm room, apartment, or small kitchen. The cooker heats up quickly and cooks food evenly. We have used it to prepare beef and pork, and both turned out tender and delicious. The temperature controls are simple to use, with Low, High, and Warm settings. One thing to keep in mind is that it can run a little hotter than expected, so you may need to turn it down after it has been cooking for a while. The ceramic crock and glass lid are easy to clean, and the whole unit has a clean, modern appearance. It feels sturdy and well made, and it stays stable while cooking. Overall, this is a practical, reliable, and high-quality slow cooker. Even though I own larger crockpots, this one gets used the most because it is the perfect size for everyday meals. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a small slow cooker that works great and offers excellent value for the price.

This is a very handy little crockpot and works great for appetizers and smaller portions. It is perfect for dips, small dishes, or meals for one to two people. It would also be a great option for a dorm or small space. It heats up quickly and maintains temperature well, sometimes even needing to be turned down or off after a while because it works so efficiently. What I like: Great size for small meals Heats quickly and evenly Easy to use Simple Controls Clean, modern appearance Good stability Excellent value for the price Things to be aware of: Can run hotter than expected over time Overall: This is a very practical and reliable small crockpot that is well worth having around.

As a profession, I make and restore antique toys and metal mechanical models and opted NOT to purchase an industrial pickle pot. I simply could not justify the cost for what little they do for $200 to $300. This 1.5 quart crock pot from Amazon will do the job just the same for much less money. To help others with the same intentions, I am providing the temperatures for each setting. To do these tests, I simply filled to about 80% with water, covered with the lid, and checked with a quality cooking thermometer 30 minutes after switching the various settings on. Starting at room temperature for each setting (with lid on), after 30 minutes the temperatures were the following: Low setting - 102° Fahrenheit (38.8° Celsius) High setting - 130° Fahrenheit (54.4° Celsius) Keep warm setting - 82° Fahrenheit (27.7° Celsius) Maximum temperatures were attained after 1.5 hours (with lid off) Low setting - 130° Fahrenheit (about 54.4° Celsius) High setting - 130° Fahrenheit (about 54.4° Celsius) Keep warm setting - 101° Fahrenheit (38.3° Celsius) Maximum temperatures were attained after 1.5 hours (with lid on) Low setting - 160° Fahrenheit (71.1° Celsius) High setting - 200° Fahrenheit (93.3° Celsius) Keep warm setting - 125° Fahrenheit (51.6° Celsius) So basically if you want to get your pickling solution to a working temperature of around 130° Fahrenheit as fast as possible, you would want to fill to about 80% capacity then put the lid on, turn it to the high setting for 15 to 20 minutes, then set it to low and get to work! Should you find that pickling your work in a higher temperature yields better results using a specific pickle compound, you should leave the lid on between dips and you can have anywhere from 150° to 200° Fahrenheit with this pot depending on time and heat setting. Temperatures will drop if lid stays off (as stated above). Remember not to let the pickle solution boil! Boiling is possible if you leave the high setting on for a very long time (probably unattended with the lid on and switched to the high setting for over 2 hours). Something I noticed was that the power cord was not warm to the touch at all after being on for 5 hours (low setting) during some lengthy work, that's good thing. White interior ceramic pot, works just fine with caustic pickling compounds commonly available to jewelers. I chose this version over others that came with a black pot. If you are finding yourself having to change your pickle solution in the middle of work, ALWAYS let the temperature of the pot cool down. You risk cracking or breaking the ceramic insert pot when you pour a much cooler solution into a hot pot, the temperature difference between hot and cold materials can cause cracking of the ceramic. The fastener to the center knob for the lid is actually an aluminum alloy, so I replaced that with a piece made of 316 stainless. The caustic fumes from the pickle compound would corrode that aluminum alloy fastener in quick order. The fastener is M6x1 and length is 18mm (McMaster-Carr part #94500A316). The photo I uploaded to this review is of the original aluminum fastener showing the discoloration to the head and early evidence of oxidation. Down the road, I anticipate the supposedly stainless ring that lines the edge of the lid to corrode. I had originally thought about cutting this ring with a thin cut off abrasive blade, possibly replacing it with a silicone band, but have not gotten around to doing that. The only other modification I would add to this would be a "power on" indicator lamp. One could either modify the housing itself and tap into the wiring for a cleaner look, or simply use a heavy-duty power strip that has its own power indicator lamp. I like it, it's larger than most jeweler-type pickle pots which is a huge advantage for my shop. Yes, it's just a simple kitchen crock pot used in a light industrial setting, and it doesn't look at home among all the other machines and tools, but it WORKS. If one doesn't like the aesthetics, simply take it apart and give the outer housing a coat of engine or stove enamel paint. A previous reviewer has stated that the exterior housing for the 6 quart version is made of plastic. The two 1.5 quart Elite Gourmet slow cookers (model MST-250XW) which I ordered are not made of plastic and have a thin steel sheet metal housing instead. Don't forget to work in a well-ventilated area, wear a proper respirator mask, and always wear your goggles! Hope this helps, Jason Old Foundry Toy Works

Works well and makes great stews and slow cooked meals. Turns tough cuts tender.

I make single meal pot roast, stroganoff and soups. Works awesome and easy to clean.

Great quality ,Perfect size for Me! I used this wonderful lil crockpot to cook meaty beef neck ones.l Cleansed them thoroughly,paper towel patted dry,then seasoned well and browned in a bit of olive oil.Placed on high in the crock,added two beef bouillon cubes and water to almost cover.After 4 hours Added frozen carrots and frozen whole green bean with a few small red potatoes cut in chunks.A total of around 5 hrs.gave me some wonderful food!Meat was fork tender,veggies wonderful.I am so excited to try new recipes!Very grateful to have this perfect item I am by myself and it is Exactly what I needed! This pot did what it statets it will do!Thanks AMAZON!!

The ability to make smaller recipes in this is perfect for me so that I am not eating leftovers forever. I even made a small pork roast in it. Tasted great.

I love my little bitty crockpot. It’s very doable and quality made. It weighs the same as all the smaller crockpots weighs. The lid doesn’t lock, but it sits in place. I usually use a rubber band to wrap it around the handles from the top handle. It heats just like a regular crockpot would. Hope this review helps.

Es del tamaño que esperaba ya que vi varias marcas pero esta en especial es la mas económicas y con buenos reviews. La hemos usado bastante en la casa y todo ha salido muy bien, cabe destacar que la usamos para dos personas. Por el tamaño y el espacio que tenemos en casa, queda excelente. Recomendada para cocinar en cantidades para dos o tal vez tres personas, no más. Sirve de mucho para entrar en el mundillo de las ollas de cocción lenta. Actualización: Ya tengo desde 2017 con esta olla, y sigue funcionando igual de bien. Se limpia fácilmente, el único pero que le pongo es que hay ocasiones que si la dejas en High, los caldos empiezan a "hervir" y la tapa empieza a brincar, si no le pones atención, se puede desbordar mucho líquido. Para que se den una idea del tamaño, en esta olla puedes cocer una taza y media de frijoles y queda justo al tamaño.

When it gets hot the plastic handles got melted! And it’s not working now! You can not keep it on if you want to your food stay warm Not happy at all

Horrible product. The outer part of the cooker melted away. Dangerous to use. Can’t even return it as the returned window closed day before.

De muy buen tamaño, gran poder de calentamiento, muy practica y funcional

This is a great little slow cooker. I use it to make oatmeal. I plug it in to a timer and my oatmeal is ready when I wake up. It cooks it perfectly and is easy to clean.