Slow Cooker

tallyhoh · 20 July 2007 at 11:31PM

Is it worth investing in a slow cooker (asking for one for my birthday/xmas).
Does it use much less energy (ie money) than doing something in a low gas oven? I do a lot of casseroles.

Thanking you in advance.:D

teagan1966 · 21 July 2007 at 9:02AM

hi
i have a slowcooker i think its the 6.5 ltr one, if u make lots of cassoroles i think it would prob b a good buy , i also cook whole chickens in mine lamb shanks etc,if u go 2 a search engine u will find lots of websites with recipes 2
teagan

Pink. · 21 July 2007 at 9:37AM

Hi tallyhoh,

If you like to make a lot of casseroles then it is well worth investing in a slow cooker as they are very energy efficient.

If you have a look through The Complete Slow Cooker Collection there are a number of threads that should help you decide whether or not to buy one.

Pink

Gingham_Ribbon · 21 July 2007 at 9:51AM

I got mine for about £6. It's worth holding out for a good deal. I use mine a fair amount, mostly for soup or curries. I'm veggie so don't need it for meat dishes. It'll get more use again in winter when I like to make vegetable or tofu sausage hotpots. Dumplings are nice to add near the end too.

Tried to make yoghurt in it the other day though and it was a dreadful failure. Must try harder!

lka200 · 21 July 2007 at 9:54AM

hi tallyhoh...get one!!! Thats my advise. The great thing about them is that you can just throw the ingredients in and forget about it. No worries about it burning or boiling over. They are great if you want to have a hot meal ready when you get in from work and casseroles are lovely the meat just falls apart when you eat it. I feel the need for a caserole now LOL
HTH xxx

Carmen · 21 July 2007 at 10:12AM

Hi, Ditto to all the above, I think it is a must for all busy people!
Carmen x

positivelypurple · 21 July 2007 at 10:24AM

I'd say definitely get one as you can buy cheaper cuts of meat and pop them in there. They come out really tender. I also like that you can put it on and not have to keep a close eye on it. I do give whatever is in there a quick stir every now and then but apart from that just leave it.

Just chopping veggies for soup now.

beedeedee · 21 July 2007 at 10:28AM

The only thing I would add to the above is - don't get one that's too large if there are only the two of you. It can be intimidating when your ingredients barely cover the bottom. Look for one about 1- 1.5 litres. I got mine from the local Co-Op (Hinari OnePot Health Cooker) for about £7.

suzukibabe · 21 July 2007 at 10:48AM

I got mine a christmas pressie last year and use it loads, i have a 3.5 litre one which is big enough to cook for 3 and have left overs to freeze for another day.
I agree with the above posters, casseroles, meat joints, soups, curries all come out really tasty and tender, spag bol in the slow cooker is just yummy.

Pollycat · 21 July 2007 at 11:25AM

Buy one!
I have 2 slow cookers, one is a very old one which was one of the first to come out. It's a Prestige Crock-Pot and I've had it for 33 years. It's great for dishes for 2 people.

My other is newer and is large (I call it the 'Baby Bath'). It's 6.5 litres capacity and I use it when I'm going to freeze some of the food.
It's currently got Aloo Gobi Mutter Dhal (or potato, cauliflower, pea and lentil curry) in it.

My slow cooker ranks alongside my fridge and freezer - if it broke today I would go out and replace it straight away.

Polly

tallyhoh · 21 July 2007 at 3:30PM

Thank You All for the good advice.:A

Does using one work out cheaper than a gas oven?:D

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