them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Leave them whole if they are bite-sized; if some are larger than 1 1/2 inches, cut those in half so they cook evenly.
Lightly grease the inside of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with a small dab of butter or a quick spray of cooking oil to help prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Place the raw baby potatoes in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. They should sit snugly but still in a single layer or
