slow cooker

noun

1. an electric cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid for cooking meats, casseroles, etc., for several hours at relatively low temperatures, usually around 200° F (93.3° C).

Example Sentences

You may also want to include vegetarian options like a hearty salad and slow cooker vegetable soup.

From Seattle Times

Reheating food using a slow cooker is not a good idea because if foods stay at a temperature less than 165°F for several hours, this can permit bacterial growth – increasing your risk of food poisoning.

From Salon

I recommend this recipe from The New York Times, which I make Navy-strength every winter in a slow cooker, then keep in a glass bottle as a concentrate.

From Seattle Times

Let it all steep for 10 minutes, remove the spices, and set the burner to “warm,” or pour it into a slow cooker for the party.

From Washington Times

Dad unplugged the microwave and poked inside the slow cooker.

From Literature