Rival 5025WG 2-1/2-Quart Crockpot

A great crock pot if you are cramped on space i.e. apartment, studio, small townhouse, cape cod living. Doesn't take up much room and can fit a decent size portions of food in the crock pot.

Makes flavorful food...delicious....the toughest of cuts turn out perfection!


Best Crock Pot   July 13, 2007
 46 out of 47 found this review helpful

I have this Crock Pot but my crock insert is white instead of black. I bought this slow cooker probably in the late 1990s. I own three slow cookers (the Rival 3-1/2-quart oval and the Rival 6-quart), and this is the best one and the one I use the most. It is 2-1/2 quarts and is perfect for two people. It cooks the best out of all three of my slow cookers as it does not overcook the food as the other two will. I find that the cooking times listed in most slow cooker cookbooks are very accurate for this Crock Pot, but for my other two larger models, I must reduce the cooking time. I have never had overcooked food in this slow cooker. Everything has always cooked to perfection. Most recipes in slow cooker cookbooks are written for 6 to 8 servings. If I cut the recipes in half, they will fit perfectly in this Crock Pot and fill it 3/4 full. That is just enough food for my husband and me and will usually leave leftovers for one or two more meals for one person. This slow cooker also looks very nice as it is all white and matches my kitchen, so it is always out on the counter. I use it many times a week and I am very happy with it. Since it cooks at such a low temperature, whenever I cook meat, I use the high setting for the first hour and then reduce it to low and cook for one hour less than the stated recipe (since one hour on high is equal to two hours on low). Everything turns out perfectly this way. The potatoes and carrots are perfectly tender and have not cooked down to mush as has happened in my larger, more powerful Crock Pots.

I highly recommend this model if the size is big enough for you because it works the way slow cookers are supposed to work - cooking the food slowly and gently.


Absolute Wonder!   May 10, 2004
 38 out of 40 found this review helpful

I had one of these for over 10 years and it never gave me a day's trouble. The only reason I purchased a new one was that the old model did not have a removable crock. Fantastic addition to the small family's kitchen.


Works great, perfect size   August 17, 2007
 17 out of 18 found this review helpful

Bought this in mid-90's & used so much (9 yrs) the knob on the lid broke. Researched till I found the newer version (lid knob is completely redesigned)& promptly bought it! Here's why it's a favorite: 1.) Has a removable insert, so easy to serve/clean. Don't buy one w/a permanent insert, you'd be surprised how hard it is to clean. 2.)Has 3 way heat control: high,low,warm, a feature usually only found on larger, more expensive models, so lot's of cooking control options here allowing you to make all crock pot recipes 3.)the smaller size is perfect for sizing down large recipes, cooking smaller amts or cooking for 2-4 people. I can put in some jarred spaghetti sauce, 25-30 frozen bagged meatballs from Costco, turn on low & come back in 7 hrs. to feed 2-4 people, w/leftovers. I also use this as an extra "oven" for entertaining & holiday side dishes (made sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving). Have not had any issues w/burning or overcooking. Also used for smaller batches of chili, soup, beef stragnoff, really any recipe sized down to a more managable amt. Have a Rival 6 qt crockpot, but only use this for making big amts of food.


great for dips   January 29, 2003
 27 out of 31 found this review helpful

I love this smaller crockpot for dips of any kind. My family has food at every get together and having this 2 1/2 quart crockpot is perfect. It makes cleaning up easier too.