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Top 3 slow cookers that cost under $100

18 August 2025
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By Belinda Castles

Researcher | Kairangahau

In the winter months, my slow cooker is a lifesaver. After coming home from work or sports in the dark and cold, there’s nothing better than knowing dinner is done.

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  • Best basic slow cookers
  • What about a multi-cooker?
  • Best multi-cookers for slow cooking
Slow cooked food

Slow cookers can also help you spend less at the supermarket as they are great for cooking cheaper cuts of meat – the slow cooking makes the meat tender.

Here are 6 reasons my Consumer NZ colleagues love them, too.

You don’t need to spend big money on a slow cooker. Our test of 10 slow cookers found 3 models that cost less than $100 and are excellent at slow cooking.

We test the performance of slow cookers by cooking corned beef on a low setting and chilli beef and beans on a high setting.

Best basic slow cookers

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What about a multi-cooker?

Best multi-cookers for slow cooking

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