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In my slow cooker today.... part 2

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  • Sunshine_and_Roses
    Sunshine_and_Roses Posts: 1,027 Forumite
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    clareski wrote: »
    My first attempt using my slow cooker today!! 300g beef, couple of carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, new potatoes, tin of tomatoes and a pint of beef stock.

    I browned off the beef first then just put everything in the slow cooker on auto. Does this sound OK, and how long should I cook it for? Thanks x

    After six hours it is still nowhere near being ready! Changed the setting to high and trying for another few hours, and will have for tomorrow's tea instead. Gutted :-(
  • poorly_scammo
    poorly_scammo Posts: 34,024 Forumite
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    Raksha wrote: »
    Oxtail is overrated, shan't be doing it again, shall stick to shin

    I so agree. I much prefer shin.

    I've cooked a tex mex brisket. Not the loveliest meal that I've made but edible.
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  • aimeemum
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    clareski wrote: »
    After six hours it is still nowhere near being ready! Changed the setting to high and trying for another few hours, and will have for tomorrow's tea instead. Gutted :-(

    That's a shame. Will be lush tomorrow though! :)
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  • Raksha
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    clareski wrote: »
    After six hours it is still nowhere near being ready! Changed the setting to high and trying for another few hours, and will have for tomorrow's tea instead. Gutted :-(

    Some slow cookers don't switch from high to low on auto, but from low to 'keep warm'
    Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
  • fingersxed
    fingersxed Posts: 268 Forumite
    Cooked my first whole chicken today. Just put a small amount of stock n herbs in. 5hrs later chicken just fell to pieces. Boiled stock n added some granules, beautiful gravy!
  • Frugalsod
    Frugalsod Posts: 2,966 Forumite
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    clareski wrote: »
    It's been on for 6 hours and the carrots and spuds are still not cooked!! Saucepan job I think :-(

    I found that it takes 12 hours on low heat or 8 hours with high heat. It takes time, it is called a slow cooker! :)
    It's really easy to default to cynicism these days, since you are almost always certain to be right.
  • JIL
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    Lamb tagine with butternut squash. It used to be slowcooker Tuesday but I have used it three times this week already.
  • Raksha
    Raksha Posts: 4,570 Forumite
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    http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blcrocktips.htm

    Chart to convert 'normal' recipes to slow cookers
    Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
  • Ladyluck1
    Ladyluck1 Posts: 749 Forumite
    Bolognese :)
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  • richj
    richj Posts: 273 Forumite
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    pork joint, to pull and have with stir fry veg tonight and the weekend
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