With everyone so busy these days, a slow cooker is the answer to preparing a delicious homemade meal. The Hamilton Beach Five-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker is large enough to cook a 5 lb. chicken or 3 lb. roast. The oval shaped stoneware crock is versatile for an assortment of foods. Simply place the ingredients in the crock, set the desired cooking time and temperature, and go. No watching or stirring is required. When the cooking cycle is complete, the slow cooker automatically shifts to keep warm. The dishwasher safe ceramic crock and lid make cleanup a breeze.