Who knew Dad could make Classic Chili and do yard work at the same time or Mom could cook Pot Roast while helping the children with homework? You can do it all with the help of a Crock-Pot® slow cooker.
You may find this quick reference chart an easy way to estimate the right size slow cooker to use for your family. Remember the ingredients should be filled ½ to ¾ full for most dishes to cook properly.
| Quart size | People Served | Roast Size (lbs) |
| 1.5 | 2+ | 2 |
| 2.0 | 2+ | 2 |
| 2.5 | 3+ | 3 |
| 3.0 | 3+ | 3 |
| 3.5 | 4+ | 4 |
| 4.0 | 4+ | 4 |
| 4.5 | 5+ | 5 |
| 5.0 | 5+ | 5 |
| 5.5 | 6+ | 6 |
| 6.0 | 7+ | 6 |
| 6.5 | 8+ | 7 |
| 7.0 | 9+ | 7 |
If you’re interested in specific recipe ideas, we have a long list of easy and tasty recipes in our Recipe section.