High scores indicate the broccoli florets and carrots were firm but not mushy. The Crock-Pot 6 qt. Express Crock SCCPPC600-V1 is part of the Multi-Cookers test program at Consumer Reports.

The GreenPan Elite 6 Quart Slow Cooker is the brand's top-line ... value compared to multicookers like the Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid Multi-Cooker, available at Best Buy.