Streamline your meal preparation with the Hamilton Beach Defrost & Go Programmable Slow Cooker. This innovative appliance features a unique defrost function that safely thaws frozen meat and then cooks it to perfection according to USDA food safety guidelines. Eliminate the need to worry about forgetting to defrost dinner; simply add your frozen ingredients, press the defrost setting, and set the cooking time and temperature. Ensure perfect results for large items like a whole chicken or beef roast using the patented temperature probe, which automatically switches the slow cooker to the keep warm function once the food reaches its desired internal temperature, preventing overcooking. For traditional slow cooking, use the flexible programming with high, low, and warm settings, allowing you to set the countdown timer from 30 minutes up to 24 hours. The removable stoneware crock is large enough to serve seven or more people, making it ideal for family dinners and gatherings.