Crock-Pot MultiMeal Multicooker and Programmable Slow Cooker - Most Versatile for Multi-Dish Cooking
A game-changer for meal prep and entertaining, this innovative cooker features two separate pots to cook a main and a side dish at once, synchronized to finish together.
- +Unique dual-pot design allows two separate dishes to cook simultaneously
- +DualSync feature coordinates finish times for both sides automatically
- +Includes functions beyond slow cooking, such as sear, steam, bake, and rice settings
- -No option to replace divided pots with a single large 8-quart insert
- -Individual pots lack handles, making removal for serving or cleaning awkward
- -Large rectangular footprint requires significant storage and counter space
The Crock-Pot MultiMeal Multicooker redefines convenience for busy households and entertainers with its innovative dual-chamber design. The unit features two separate 3.7-quart ceramic-coated aluminum pots housed in a single base, enabling the simultaneous preparation of distinct dishes. This is ideal for cooking a protein in one pot and a grain or vegetable side in the other, or for accommodating different dietary preferences, such as a meat-based and a vegetarian chili. The clever DualSync programming allows both sides to be set to finish at the same time, even if their required cook times differ, streamlining meal planning. Beyond this standout feature, the MultiMeal is a fully capable multicooker, offering settings to sear, steam, cook rice, and even bake, consolidating several kitchen appliances into one.
The clear glass lids with stay-cool knobs provide easy monitoring. In performance tests, it produced excellent results, with seared meats developing good color and slow-cooked meats becoming exceptionally tender. The main limitation is the fixed divided design. Users cannot swap the twin pots for one large vessel, which restricts flexibility for very large batches or recipes requiring wilting greens across a wide surface area. Additionally, the individual pots do not have handles, so serving directly from them or transferring food requires careful maneuvering. While its price and size are above average, the value derived from cooking two complete, synchronized meals makes the Crock-Pot MultiMeal a uniquely versatile and time-saving appliance.