VTG 1970 Naxon Beanery All Purpose Slow Cooker Precursor to the Crockpot USA HTF For Sale

VTG 1970 Naxon Beanery All Purpose Slow Cooker Precursor to the Crockpot USA HTF
Original 1970 Model with Enamel Lid (RARE)Wooden Feet8" x 8"
The Naxon Beanery All Purpose Slow Cooker is a vintage1970's appliance that is a precursor to the Crockpot. Made in the USA, this te slow cooker operates on 50W of power and is a highly sought-after collectible for those looking to add a unique piece to their kitchen. Its all-purpose design allows for versatile cooking options, making it a practical and stylish addition to any home.
The original Slow-Cooker or at least the basic idea, was introduced by Naxon Utilities Corporation in August of 1970 and dubbed the Beanery all-purpose cooker. Irving Naxon, the inventor, was evidently inspired by a story his grandmother told him about how her mother had made Cholent in the oven back in Lithuania. Cholent is a slow-cooked bean-barley stew traditionally served on the Sabbath. The soup would be started on Friday evening, before sundown, and slowly cooked until midday the next day. Given the amount of time required to make it, Naxon set out to create an appliance that would 'do all the work.'

"His answer was the Beanery, a self-contained ceramic crock/heating element that ran at a low temperature and could simply be plugged in, the contents of the stew added and left to simmer slowly for hours until it was time to eat.

"The Rival Company bought out Naxon Utilities in late 1970 or early 1971 (the date seems to be a little fuzzy) and were less than impressed with the Beanery, but it was given over to the test kitchen personnel to see what they could do with it. They came back with a plethora of recipes for this "slow cooking" device that were delicious with minimal effort. SO... Rival repackaged the device in late 1971 and dubbed it the 'Crock-Pot'.... Needless to say, it was a hit. But they didn't stop there, in 1974 they made the crocks removable for easier cleaning."