Elite Gourmet MST-250XS Electric Slow Cooker Ceramic Pot, Adjustable Temp, Entrees, Sauces, Stews & Dips, Dishwasher Safe Glass Lid & Crock, 1.5 Quart, Stainless Steel
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Product Features
- ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS with versatile Low / High / Keep Warm settings, gives you ultimate control of meal preparation. Simply set it and forget it while you continue on with your busy day, entertain guests or prepare other dishes.
- FAST, EASY CLEAN-UP with our dishwasher-safe clear tempered glass lid and removable oval stoneware pot. The stainless steel exterior heating base can be wiped clean with a damp cloth to maintain its pristine appearance.
- STAINLESS STEEL FINISH for a sleek and stylish design, plus rust-proof and easy to clean.
- UL LISTED for your safety, 120 Watts, 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and U.S. based customer support team means you can buy with confidence.
- PERSONAL 1.5 QUART slow cooker makes cooking fork-tender roasts and poultry a breeze. Cool-touch handles and knob protect hands and allow you to safely transport your slow cooker.
- ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS with versatile Low / High / Keep Warm settings, gives you ultimate control of meal preparation. Simply set it and forget it while you continue on with your busy day, entertain guests or prepare other dishes.
- FAST, EASY CLEAN-UP with our dishwasher-safe clear tempered glass lid and removable oval stoneware pot. The stainless steel exterior heating base can be wiped clean with a damp cloth to maintain its pristine appearance.
- STAINLESS STEEL FINISH for a sleek and stylish design, plus rust-proof and easy to clean.
- TRUSTED BRAND - As a trusted brand for 40 years, Elite Gourmet has delivered high quality and stylish kitchen products that are affordable & user friendly. Call, email, or live chat with us, our US-based support team responds quickly to all inquiries.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5"D x 10"W x 7"H |
| Capacity | 1.5 ounces |
| Wattage | 120 |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Shape | Round |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Specification Met | UL |
| Item Depth | 7.5 inches |
| Controller Type | Mechanical knob |
| UPC | 717056121855 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00717056121855 |
| Item Weight | 4.38 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Elite Gourmet |
| ASIN | B008GS8R3K |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | MST-250XS |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | June 19, 2012 |
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For the jewelers and metal model makers out there who plan to use this as a pickling pot. As a profession, I make and restore antique toys and metal mechanical models and opted NOT to purchase an industrial pickle pot. I simply could not justify the cost for what little they do for $200 to $300. This 1.5 quart crock pot from Amazon will do the job just the same for much less money.To help others with the same intentions, I am providing the temperatures for each setting. To do these tests, I simply filled to about 80% with water, covered with the lid, and checked with a quality cooking thermometer 30 minutes after switching the various settings on.Starting at room temperature for each setting (with lid on), after 30 minutes the temperatures were the following:Low setting – 102° Fahrenheit (38.8° Celsius)High setting – 130° Fahrenheit (54.4° Celsius)Keep warm setting – 82° Fahrenheit (27.7° Celsius)Maximum temperatures were attained after 1.5 hours (with lid off)Low setting – 130° Fahrenheit (about 54.4° Celsius)High setting – 130° Fahrenheit (about 54.4° Celsius)Keep warm setting – 101° Fahrenheit (38.3° Celsius)Maximum temperatures were attained after 1.5 hours (with lid on)Low setting – 160° Fahrenheit (71.1° Celsius)High setting – 200° Fahrenheit (93.3° Celsius)Keep warm setting – 125° Fahrenheit (51.6° Celsius)So basically if you want to get your pickling solution to a working temperature of around 130° Fahrenheit as fast as possible, you would want to fill to about 80% capacity then put the lid on, turn it to the high setting for 15 to 20 minutes, then set it to low and get to work!Should you find that pickling your work in a higher temperature yields better results using a specific pickle compound, you should leave the lid on between dips and you can have anywhere from 150° to 200° Fahrenheit with this pot depending on time and heat setting. Temperatures will drop if lid stays off (as stated above).Remember not to let the pickle solution boil! Boiling is possible if you leave the high setting on for a very long time (probably unattended with the lid on and switched to the high setting for over 2 hours). Something I noticed was that the power cord was not warm to the touch at all after being on for 5 hours (low setting) during some lengthy work, that’s good thing.White interior ceramic pot, works just fine with caustic pickling compounds commonly available to jewelers. I chose this version over others that came with a black pot. If you are finding yourself having to change your pickle solution in the middle of work, ALWAYS let the temperature of the pot cool down. You risk cracking or breaking the ceramic insert pot when you pour a much cooler solution into a hot pot, the temperature difference between hot and cold materials can cause cracking of the ceramic.The fastener to the center knob for the lid is actually an aluminum alloy, so I replaced that with a piece made of 316 stainless. The caustic fumes from the pickle compound would corrode that aluminum alloy fastener in quick order. The fastener is M6x1 and length is 18mm (McMaster-Carr part #94500A316). The photo I uploaded to this review is of the original aluminum fastener showing the discoloration to the head and early evidence of oxidation.Down the road, I anticipate the supposedly stainless ring that lines the edge of the lid to corrode. I had originally thought about cutting this ring with a thin cut off abrasive blade, possibly replacing it with a silicone band, but have not gotten around to doing that.The only other modification I would add to this would be a “power on” indicator lamp. One could either modify the housing itself and tap into the wiring for a cleaner look, or simply use a heavy-duty power strip that has its own power indicator lamp.I like it, it’s larger than most jeweler-type pickle pots which is a huge advantage for my shop. Yes, it’s just a simple kitchen crock pot used in a light industrial setting, and it doesn’t look at home among all the other machines and tools, but it WORKS. If one doesn’t like the aesthetics, simply take it apart and give the outer housing a coat of engine or stove enamel paint.A previous reviewer has stated that the exterior housing for the 6 quart version is made of plastic. The two 1.5 quart Elite Gourmet slow cookers (model MST-250XW) which I ordered are not made of plastic and have a thin steel sheet metal housing instead.Don’t forget to work in a well-ventilated area, wear a proper respirator mask, and always wear your goggles!Hope this helps,JasonOld Foundry Toy Works
For the jewelers and metal model makers out there who plan to use this as a pickling pot. As a profession, I make and restore antique toys and metal mechanical models and opted NOT to purchase an industrial pickle pot. I simply could not justify the cost for what little they do for $200 to $300. This 1.5 quart crock pot from Amazon will do the job just the same for much less money.To help others with the same intentions, I am providing the temperatures for each setting. To do these tests, I simply filled to about 80% with water, covered with the lid, and checked with a quality cooking thermometer 30 minutes after switching the various settings on.Starting at room temperature for each setting (with lid on), after 30 minutes the temperatures were the following:Low setting – 102° Fahrenheit (38.8° Celsius)High setting – 130° Fahrenheit (54.4° Celsius)Keep warm setting – 82° Fahrenheit (27.7° Celsius)Maximum temperatures were attained after 1.5 hours (with lid off)Low setting – 130° Fahrenheit (about 54.4° Celsius)High setting – 130° Fahrenheit (about 54.4° Celsius)Keep warm setting – 101° Fahrenheit (38.3° Celsius)Maximum temperatures were attained after 1.5 hours (with lid on)Low setting – 160° Fahrenheit (71.1° Celsius)High setting – 200° Fahrenheit (93.3° Celsius)Keep warm setting – 125° Fahrenheit (51.6° Celsius)So basically if you want to get your pickling solution to a working temperature of around 130° Fahrenheit as fast as possible, you would want to fill to about 80% capacity then put the lid on, turn it to the high setting for 15 to 20 minutes, then set it to low and get to work!Should you find that pickling your work in a higher temperature yields better results using a specific pickle compound, you should leave the lid on between dips and you can have anywhere from 150° to 200° Fahrenheit with this pot depending on time and heat setting. Temperatures will drop if lid stays off (as stated above).Remember not to let the pickle solution boil! Boiling is possible if you leave the high setting on for a very long time (probably unattended with the lid on and switched to the high setting for over 2 hours). Something I noticed was that the power cord was not warm to the touch at all after being on for 5 hours (low setting) during some lengthy work, that’s good thing.White interior ceramic pot, works just fine with caustic pickling compounds commonly available to jewelers. I chose this version over others that came with a black pot. If you are finding yourself having to change your pickle solution in the middle of work, ALWAYS let the temperature of the pot cool down. You risk cracking or breaking the ceramic insert pot when you pour a much cooler solution into a hot pot, the temperature difference between hot and cold materials can cause cracking of the ceramic.The fastener to the center knob for the lid is actually an aluminum alloy, so I replaced that with a piece made of 316 stainless. The caustic fumes from the pickle compound would corrode that aluminum alloy fastener in quick order. The fastener is M6x1 and length is 18mm (McMaster-Carr part #94500A316). The photo I uploaded to this review is of the original aluminum fastener showing the discoloration to the head and early evidence of oxidation.Down the road, I anticipate the supposedly stainless ring that lines the edge of the lid to corrode. I had originally thought about cutting this ring with a thin cut off abrasive blade, possibly replacing it with a silicone band, but have not gotten around to doing that.The only other modification I would add to this would be a “power on” indicator lamp. One could either modify the housing itself and tap into the wiring for a cleaner look, or simply use a heavy-duty power strip that has its own power indicator lamp.I like it, it’s larger than most jeweler-type pickle pots which is a huge advantage for my shop. Yes, it’s just a simple kitchen crock pot used in a light industrial setting, and it doesn’t look at home among all the other machines and tools, but it WORKS. If one doesn’t like the aesthetics, simply take it apart and give the outer housing a coat of engine or stove enamel paint.A previous reviewer has stated that the exterior housing for the 6 quart version is made of plastic. The two 1.5 quart Elite Gourmet slow cookers (model MST-250XW) which I ordered are not made of plastic and have a thin steel sheet metal housing instead.Don’t forget to work in a well-ventilated area, wear a proper respirator mask, and always wear your goggles!Hope this helps,JasonOld Foundry Toy Works
Hot to touch – wastes energy and heats my home. I purchased Elite Gourmet MST-250XW Electric Slow Cooker to be able to make small meals and to not spend my life on clicking on multiple buttons. I searched many models and this one seemed closest to my need. It arrived quickly, well packed and easy to start with. It looks beautiful, very elegant. It feels like luxurious item, I love it’s glass lid. Using it is exactly like I expected. I am happy with this purchase. There is only one weakness. It is hot to touch, a lot of heat escapes instead of heating my meal. I put my hand above it and feel a lot of heat goes up. I did not think of it before purchasing my Slow Cooker. I focused on small size and operating simplicity. I was delighted to see power rating 120W. So now I again read reviews and see comments like “very slow at warming up”. Of course, 120W rating means no quick heating, it is for purpose. But no wonder that major part of consumed energy goes away… I used before a rice cooker that was completely cold to touch. It cooked fast and was much larger. I always struggled to keep meal level at the MIN mark point. For that reason my meals were larger than I desired. So now I have a slow cooker that is excellent for my small meals at winter time, when home heating is appreciated. I live in Southern California and heat being released so much bothers me. I would happily buy another similar small cooker if cool to touch. It would heat meals much faster! Lid knob is pleasantly cool to touch, perfect. I would not mind paying much more – if again, small and simple to operate cooker found. I also thought about maybe extra Power setting between High and Low would be nice to have too, call it Medium. I would be happy to pay extra for that.Overall I am happy, just hot to touch bothers me very much. For that reason one star off. Still on lookout for similar, but better thermal isolation device.
My buddy. This is the most used appliance in my kitchen. I cook for one, I do not use a microwave; I like cooking things at low heat for a long time (while I do something else). I cook rice, beans, meat in it Always, I will heat whatever it is up first in a saucepan. When I turn on the saucepan, I turn on the slow cooker, with a little water in the bottom. Then when the contents of the saucepan is heated, the cooker is also heated. I have been using one of these for 15 years; this is my second. The first one died because the temperature dial stopped working. I was really glad they still make exactly the same model. Also, the ceramic insert is extraordinarily easy to clean.
Great size and uses. I purchased this for our camper. I like the size, which is just right for two people. A crockpot is a must for cooking in a camper. You prepare your meal in the morning or even prepacked in a ziploc bag at home and set it to cook and eat later after a day of hiking and other activities. You dinner is ready when you are back in the camper and ready to take it easy.
Perfect for one or two people. I bought this for my office and it’s great. I bought it to reheat food for my lunch since I don’t always like using the microwave. I put my food in and turn it on keep warm and by lunch it’s ready! I also bought the small liners to go with it so easy clean up!
Horrible product. The outer part of the cooker melted away. Dangerous to use.Can’t even return it as the returned window closed day before.
Love it, works well, but small. First, I just want to say that this crockpot does its job well, and that I’ve had none of the issues I’ve seen in a few other reviews about the lid not fitting. The lid balances perfectly on the rim, and holds heat & moisture in. The cord isn’t super long, but I have average sized countertops and it plugs into the wall, and still has give in the cord when I have the cooker near the edge while filling it. Plus it’s very attractive and takes up little room on the counter, which is where I store it. And the purple is great!But I do have to say that it IS small — and I read the reviews, so thought I was prepared for that. But because the walls slant inward, going from top to bottom, the top has a wider opening than the available area on the bottom. So, for instance, if you have a roast that’s fairly the same size all around, it may technically fit in the top, but not be able to be squished into the bottom. I’m using the crockpot right now (boneless country spareribs in BBQ sauce), or I’d take a photo to show this.As another example, I made pork chops in a cherry sauce and used the kind of pork chops that look like small T-bone steaks. There were only two chops & they were normal in size, yet I couldn’t just lay them flat but had to sort of squish them in. They cooked just fine, but next time I’ll use boneless, just as I doubt I’ll ever try a roast, but will instead either make stew or use a top or bottom round steak (cut up in a few pieces) so there will be room for a few vegetables. And when I say few I’m thinking one yellow onion, one sliced sweet potato, one large or two medium carrots and one stalk celery — and that’ll be all that will fit except for a little liquid. It will fit a couple of boneless chicken breasts – maybe three — even if they’re on the large side, but again the bottom one may need to be squished in a little.Anyway, if you want to be able to cook a small chicken, choose a larger pot. A Cornish hen might fit in this one. All that being said, though, I’m still glad I bought this as it’s just the right size for the amounts we make, and I find the larger sizes hard to wash because they’re so heavy & we don’t have a dishwasher.If you’re okay with the size, I think you’ll like it!
Perfect size for appetizers. Works great, perfect for small appetizers. Three heat settings allow you to cook your food quickly and then maintain it on the “warm” setting for serving.
Very cute. I bought this croc pot for the Mexican Independence day, we wanted to make homemade cheese dip for our Nachos! This is perfect size, I have a bigger one and it’s too big to make a dip. Very good and I ordered in white. I recommend this product.
Perfect size. I live in Texas where queso is required at every get together. This works perfectly for keeping the cheese warm and delicious, and the size is just right. I have not tried out anything other than dips, but I imagine it could be very versatile. The price is right, too! I got the white color and it looks nice and prevents fingerprints. Super easy to clean with removable crock. Recommend!
Very nice mini crockpot. The price was so low on this, I didn’t think it would work as well as it does. It holds a lot more than it looks and it really cooks well. I am one person so I can throw a little chicken in there and some vegetables and let it cook. The meat comes out great, and all I have to clean this one little pot. The length of the cord is a little short, but you could still plug it in and have room keeping it away from the wall. I don’t know how long it will last but for $14. It was a great buy.
Too small to cook. Bought this for single-serving meals. It is big enough to fit that much food, but the small size does not allow proper cooking in normal slow-cooker timeframes. I think the problem is the small volume which means there is a large surface area for the volume causing too-rapid cooling. It does heat well from the bottom, but that does not translate to properly cooked things like vegetables or beans. My 3-1/2 quart slow cooker has no problem with this when filled, but that’s a lot of food for one. The larger size means lower surface area per volume which retains heat better throughout. There is likely a minimum volume size for proper slow-cooker cooking, and 1.5 quarts is not it. It does work fine for heating pre-cooked foods, just not for actual cooking. Maybe a 2 or 2-1/2 quart model would be large enough, but I don’t know.The control is nice with settings for off, low, high and warm. What is missing is an indicator light to show when the unit is on. Without that, it is easy for it to be left on when not intended or to not be on when intended. Adding a light would increase the cost a bit, but it would be a good addition.Compact size. The white version looks very nice on the counter. Doesn’t take up much space. The price is very attractive, but not really if you intend to use this for actual cooking.
Funciona muy bien y es muy práctica
Small and strong. I have a 8 quart crock pot I knew I could use a 2 quart for my husband and myself. Simple dials, off, low, high and warm. Easy and heats up nicely. Impressed and the color red is rich and the oval design adds a little variety.Enjoy and makes a great gift for bridal showers, college dorm rooms, single living. Doesn’t take up a lot of room and the price is reasonable.