The crock pot, first introduced in the 1970s, has gone in and out of kitchen fashion several times over the years. The crock pot has some devotees for whom it has never gone out of style. This simple and handy appliance is worth a spot on your counter for a number of reasons. Due to the way slow cookers work, almost all dishes are low fat. Crock pot recipes are also some of the easiest you’ll find. Among its other sterling characteristics is the fact that you can spend 10 minutes in the morning, filling it with healthy and simply prepared ingredients, and go on your way. Requiring zero attention, dinner is cooked and ready to eat when you come home.