What's the difference between a slow cooker and a crock-pot?

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

Everyone, what do you think is the actual variance between a slow cooker and a crock-pot? I have come across both terms and ponder whether they’re simply interchangeable. Thank you for this!

 

[MashaBear]

Great question! A slow cooker is a general term for any appliance that cooks food slowly at low temperatures, while a Crock-Pot is a specific brand of slow cooker. Crock-Pots typically have a ceramic insert, which helps distribute heat evenly.

 

[Sneaky2021]

Hi there! A Crock-Pot is a specific brand of slow cooker. While all Crock-Pots are slow cookers, not all slow cookers are Crock-Pots. The main difference is that Crock-Pots typically have a ceramic pot and heat from both the bottom and sides, while other slow cookers might have different designs and heating methods.

 

[corbin]

Slow cookers and crock-pots are essentially the same thing. They're both electric cooking appliances that use low heat to slowly cook food, resulting in tender and flavorful meals.