Do you like to take your slow cooker on the go with you? The makers of the Hold and Go Slow Cooker recently sent me one of their units to give a try and I have to tell you, this baby has been with me to every potluck I have been to since!
Cris here. I have a confession. I have a lot of slow cookers…
No really. A LOT.
Now before anyone judges me… I do run a slow cooker website and cook regularly with 3-4 different slow cookers at a time. And, I like to try new features on slow cookers to share them with you… all in the name of being a resource for you. **Sigh** It’s a tough job, but someone needs to do it. I am here for you ;). (And yes, I realize those shelves are extremely messy… #RealLife)
So when the folks with the Hold and Go Slow Cooker contacted me and asked if I was willing to give their unit a try, I told them they could send it but that I would only share it with you if I liked it. They accepted the challenge and sent it along. (Note: While I did receive a unit to test, I did not receive any additional payment for this review.)
When it arrived, I was traveling a lot so it sat on my floor, in the box, until one day when my girlfriend called and said she was having some folks over and asked me to bring something… And then I realized I had the perfect opportunity to give this sucker a try.
I threw in the ingredients and didn’t really think a lot more about it. Then it was time to rush out the door. I was carrying my purse, water bottle and three bags of groceries and needed to get the slow cooker to the car when I discovered the ingenious design of the Hold and Go Slow Cooker… it can be carried with one hand. Heck, it can be carried on your arm if need be while carrying additional bags.
And, we aren’t talking carried anxiously teetering on one hand. We are talking securely, swing that puppy around and that lid ain’t going anywhere kind of one hand.
I was impressed. It was easy to operate and the lid was super secure.
Then, when I got to the party I realized the handle turned into a lid holder.
Brilliant.
Hold and Go Slow Cooker
So what are my pros and cons with this unit?
Cons
- It is not programmable 🙁
- With such a brilliant traveling concept, I wish it had a cord winder or a place to wind the cord.
Pros
- The 5 qt size is perfect for a lot of dips and party foods. It also makes carrying with one hand doable.
- That handle is ah-mazing. ONE handed carrying has me sold.
- Love the lid holder.
- The unit we tried cooks true to temperature and isn’t boiling hot on every setting like some units.
- The lid securing levers are super easy to use and are very secure.
The Bottom Line
If you take your slow cooker to potlucks, family gatherings or office parties often, I would not hesitate to recommend the Hold and Go Slow Cooker.
Hold and Go Slow Cooker Giveaway
The makers of the Hold and Go Slow Cooker offered to send one lucky Recipes That Crock reader a slow cooker all their own! To enter to win just comment below and tell me what you like to bring to potlucks, parties or family gatherings.
ENTER: Just comment below and tell me what dish you like to bring to potlucks, parties or family gatherings?
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Affiliate links were used in this post. We received this unit for our honest review. All opinions are our own.
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Kay says
Soups are wonderful this time of year
Sandy McGowan says
EVERYTHING! Soups, roasts,desserts! =)
Refrenita Smith says
I would take my baked beans in the summer and my chicken vegetable soup during the winter.
SANDRA says
I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE PULLED PORK TO TAKE TO A FRIENDS HOUSE – WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE TO TAKE TO SOMEONE WHO IS ILL AND NEEDS HELP WITH HAVING FOOD ON HAND.
Kelly Eastmond says
Shared!
Kelly Eastmond says
I have a wonderful meatball recipe that’s love taking to gatherings and get togethers!
Diane says
Brocolli and Cheese Soup, everyone loves it 🙂
Rita Anderson says
I make the best chili (according to my husband) and I take it to many of our campout potlucks. A hold-and-go would be great to use for the potlucks.
Rita Anderson says
Also posted on Facebook! Love your site.
Lori says
chicken and dumplings
Roxanne says
Tried and true chicken and dumplings OMG!!!
Randall Weidner says
I love to make either cheese dip, or Dr. pepper pork roast it just falls apart.
Janice Truex says
Chicken & noodles is a favorite with my grandchildren. We always make mashed potatoes to go with them. I use two crock pots so everything stays warm throughout the meal.
Rose Edrington says
I love my crockpot for barbecue to take. Love it at home on holidays to keep mashed potatoes warm!
Bridgett says
those little cocktail wieners would be really nice to bring to a Christmas party.
Dana Pennington says
Brunswick Stew
katklaw777 says
pinned…
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/341710690456938111/
Jackie A Burris says
Slow Cooker Dump Cake, peach is a favorite and if you use slices with heavy syrup in a can it is easy peasy as well to prepare.
Shared on Facebook and Twitter again today.
Candy Pasco says
Game Day Chowder
Tammy Mikkelsen says
We have Soup Mondays at work and this crock pot would be perfect for that – not to mention the quarterly potlucks we have. This crockpot would be so convenient to carry in one hand so the other stuff – there always is more stuff! could be carried in a bag in the other hand. Thank you for your sites I use recipes from them all the time.
Don Crisp says
We enjoy bringing dips and desserts to our potlucks in our crock pot.
Don Crisp says
We enjoy bringing dips and desserts to our potlucks.
katklaw777 says
tweeted…
https://twitter.com/katklaw777/status/667714648045588484
katklaw777 says
Last day…it’s been great getting some good ideas from others for future potlucks.
I’d like to bring a bread pudding dessert for one of my family gatherings.
Thanks again!
Becky says
Usually I take chili when we have out “Chili Cookoff” at work. Or taking something for potluck at church.
Joy says
The Mexie Hamberger sounds good to me. want to try it. I know the kids would go for it at the next gathering