Let me tell you, this slow cooker is a BEAST in the best way possible. I regularly cook for my family of six plus meal prep for the week, and this 10-quart monster handles it all without breaking a sweat. Just last Sunday, I tossed in a 9lb pork shoulder with minimal prep, set it to low before church, and came home to fall-apart tender carnitas that fed us for days.

The lid lock is genius - no more 'slow cooker soup' stains in my car trunk when taking dishes to potlucks. I've transported full batches of chili over bumpy roads without a single spill. The wide handles make carrying heavy loads surprisingly comfortable, though I do wish the cord was longer (I use an extension cord as my outlet is awkwardly placed).

Cleaning is dream-easy since both the stoneware and lid go straight into the dishwasher. Pro tip: lining it with slow cooker bags when making messy stuff like BBQ ribs makes cleanup literally 10-second work.

My only gripe? The lack of an 'on' indicator light - I've accidentally left it running overnight twice because the simple dial blends into my countertop. But after three years of weekly use (including making giant batches of dog food for my two German Shepherds), this workhorse still performs like day one. At this price point? Absolute steal.