High scores indicate the broccoli florets and carrots were firm but not mushy. The Crock-Pot 6 qt. Express Crock SCCPPC600-V1 is part of the Multi-Cookers test program at Consumer Reports.

A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can be a valuable yet underutilized tool in your kitchen. A slow cooker can make many cozy comfort foods, from stews to simple soups and roasted meats. Meats like ...