It's Time to Vote, America!

BOCA RATON, Fla. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - This November, the Crock-Pot brand is leading the charge, encouraging all Americans to exercise their right to vote! After receiving a bountiful harvest of entries during last month's submission phase of the brand's first-ever Ultimate Crock-Pot Crock-Star contest, the Crock-Pot brand has identified the three finalists and is asking Americans to visit Crock-Pot.com to vote for the grand prize winner.

Passionate slow cooking enthusiasts in search of instant slow cooking fame turned on their Crock-Pot slow cookers, turned up their culinary creativity, and submitted their most unique and delightfully unexpected original slow cooker recipes for a chance to be named the Ultimate Crock-Pot Crock-Star, and win a coveted guest appearance on Cooking Channel's From The Kitchens Of special show to air on January 20, 2013.

The three finalists of the Ultimate Crock-Pot Crock-Star contest were selected based on originality, creativity, and overall appeal. All finalists demonstrated savvy slow cooking abilities, successfully capturing the appealing aspect of versatility that slow cooking affords today's busy lifestyles. The finalists are:

• April McKinney, Murfreesboro, TN, Caribbean Chicken Stew
• Stephanie Nuccitelli, Sacramento, CA, Mini Salted Caramel Mocha Cheesecakes
• Mark McDonald, Cincinnati, OH, Ancho Chili & Lime Pork