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Are slow cookers worth it?

carriel_2
carriel_2 Posts: 186 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
I've been reading through alot of the threads on here, you all have such fab ideas for inexpensive meals, I'm going to start planning for next week in a bit.

I dont have a slow cooker, but am thinking of investing, is a basic model as good as the more expensive ones?

I will hopefully be returning to work soon (after 7 years at home looking after kids :eek: ) & it would be handy to be able to pop some things in before I go to work & come home to a cooked meal.

Also, are they safe? I'm a bit unsure about leaving things switched on while i'm out of the house.
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  • Poggie123
    Poggie123 Posts: 92 Forumite
    Definately!! Mine gets used at least once a week. I've got a basic one with 3 settings high, low and auto. Aso long as you check the crock pot bit is ok in a dishwasher I can't see why you'd need anything fancy. There's one for £8.99 on argos at the mo...HTH
  • leni
    leni Posts: 942 Forumite
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    I've got the argos one and it's great, though I only use it in winter and not as often as I should but OH doesn't like stews and casseroles, but if I transfer the stew/casserole into a pie dish and put some pastry on the top, he'll eat it lol

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    **purpleprincess** Posts: 3,533 Forumite
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    *shouts really loudly* YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! :rotfl: I think it is sooooo worth it! I use mine in Spring, Summer and will do in Autumn and Winter!!! :D Totally safe. I cook in it loads!!!
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  • carriel_2
    carriel_2 Posts: 186 Forumite
    Brilliant thanks, i've got enough nectar points to get that from Argos, hurrah!

    I thought I was going to have to fork out £30ish.
  • TNG
    TNG Posts: 6,930 Forumite
    So apart from the obvious (stews and casseroles), what else could I use one for?

    Currently thinking about getting one.....
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Erm...

    ....

    ..there are just a few assorted ideas collected here:-

    The Complete Slow Cooker Collection
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  • TNG
    TNG Posts: 6,930 Forumite
    before clicking on that, I'm detecting a note of sarcasm.....

    Thanks

    :o)
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  • henhog
    henhog Posts: 2,786 Forumite
    If you're busy you can put in frozen chicken joints, frozen veg etc some stock and when you come home you have a lovely casserole with absolutely no hassle what so ever! :D
  • TNG
    TNG Posts: 6,930 Forumite
    This sounds like the ideal answer to feeding DS1 when he's back from school before I get back from work.....

    That's very nearly clinched it.
    :dance:There's a real buzz about the neighbourhood :dance:
  • TNG
    TNG Posts: 6,930 Forumite
    and sorry HH and Squeaky, my 'Thanks' button isn't working at the mo. Another two for the bank.....

    You'll get them one day
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