Dr. Weil 9801 The Healthy Kitchen 7-Quart Slow Cooker Review

In the past, I never considered a slow cooker due to the potential lead leaching from the glaze of the ceramic into the food.(Several years ago, I discovered this issue with tableware glazes when I noticed my Wedgwood China pattern could not be sold in California without a Proposition #65 warning.)Now that I am confident Dr. Weil has all health aspects covered, our family looked forward to enjoying nutritious and convenient slow cooker meals.

However, all of my cookware has been All Clad.And, the All Clad 6.5Qt. slow cooker rates outstanding here on Amazon.Confounded by which cooker to buy, I bought both to conduct a cook off.We selected the chicken and mushroom recipe packaged with the All Clad model believing it was delicious since it was part of the aftermarketing experience to curb any potential sticker shock buyer's remorse.Dr. Weil's recipes would be reserved for healthier and probably somewhat less flavorful endeavors.

To make a fair comparison, I carefully measured and split all raw and prepared ingredients in half between the two batches to ensure all things being equal.From the start, Dr. Weil was the front runner with a smaller counter space footprint and yielding an extra half quart.The accented control LCD display seemed more intuitive using color coded screens and pictures for cooking, warming, etc.The handle design of the lid made it also easier to maneuver under the sink faucet for cleaning and allowing more of a safe distance between your fingers and the hot glass.Although, the All Clad ceramic insert handles were more pronounced making it more secure for cleaning and lifting a hot pot in general.

The true test was in the resulting fork tenderness of the chicken meat after 5.5 hours on low in both slow cookers.Dr. Weil won hands down with falling off the fork melt in your mouth complex moist flavor.By contrast, the All Clad cooker did not retain as much liquid to completely cover all the chicken; and, the olive oil appeared to have separated in the sauce.

I gave the Dr. Weil 9801 only four stars because the top of the LCD control panel started to separate from the slow cooker with noticable condensation building up underneath of it that may affect the function of the slow cooker.However, with a full one year warranty, I will take my chances on the Dr. Weil model.

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Product Description:
From The Healthy Kitchen line developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, this high-performance slow cooker helps support healthy living. Not only does it work great for fork-tender meats and delicious vegetables, slow cooking also helps preserve essential nutrients important to one's well-being. The slow cooker features a large 7-quart cooking crock, and it comes programmed with more than 40 recipes. Programmed recipes cook automatically and when finished, the unit transfers to a keep-warm mode that maintains an ideal serving temperature for up to six hours before shutting off completely. Other highlights include a secure-fitting see-through glass lid to trap in heat, moisture, and nutrients; generous side handles for simple transport; and touch-button controls with an easy-to-read display. A Harvard-graduate, Andrew Weil, MD has devoted over 30 years to providing a unique approach to health care, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Manufactured by Spring Switzerland, the slow cooker measures approximately 15-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 8-4/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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