I'm using a regular crockpot (Rival Brand....I think it's a 4 quart with just high and low settings) and it works fine as long as I don't mess with things too much while it's cooking. I keep tabs on temps with a candy thermometer and have to change temps every once in awhile (high to low or whatever) but in general no real problems with it
The only digitial crockpots I saw for sale were super fancy and about $150.....and I just couldn't squeeze it past Mr Hound.
