Are slow cookers worth it?

Boomdocker

scrimperjan wrote:

I ordered the Hinari one from Empire last night as well. So far so good - I got the confirmation email this morning. This forum is so brilliant!

Jan, I just did the same. Did yours ever arrive? I live in hope.

tiff

Will let you know when I get mine. I've already got a large slow cooker but think I need a small one as well, dont always want to make loads of food.

Boomdocker

I hope they all arrive, I am sooooo excited about it. :j

tiff

Mine arrived this morning but its really too small for a family of 4 so I've offered it up on Freecycle.

scrimperjan

No, my slow cooker didn't show up. I emailed Empire - quoting the order number from their confirmation email - and they said sorry, but they had no trace of my order (so how come I got an order number then?). They said I should re-order, but now the £20 off code seems to have finished. Bah!

Julieboo

Used my new slow cooker for the first time yesterday. Had to get one after reading on here how god they are and I have to agree they are fantastic. Filled it up yesterday morning with carrots, leeks, mushrooms, beef, broth mix and water and spices. Switched on and came home to a gorgeaus casserole, threw some dumplings in and voila-was one of the easiest and best meals we've had in ages.
My DS gave me a laugh though as he asked what it was and I said a casserole
'A casserole...' said he...cogs turning in his head 'ah...I know what a casserole is that's one of those things you give to new neighbours when they move in or you take to people when they're sick'
Ah bless him I think he's been watching too many American sitcoms, most I've given new neighbours is a friendly hello and a chat!

Jolaaled

Julieboo wrote:

Used my new slow cooker for the first time yesterday. Had to get one after reading on here how god they are and I have to agree they are fantastic. Filled it up yesterday morning with carrots, leeks, mushrooms, beef, broth mix and water and spices. Switched on and came home to a gorgeaus casserole, threw some dumplings in and voila-was one of the easiest and best meals we've had in ages.
My DS gave me a laugh though as he asked what it was and I said a casserole
'A casserole...' said he...cogs turning in his head 'ah...I know what a casserole is that's one of those things you give to new neighbours when they move in or you take to people when they're sick'
Ah bless him I think he's been watching too many American sitcoms, most I've given new neighbours is a friendly hello and a chat!

Sounds lovely...
Please can you describe the dumplings bit...i've often make dumplings, but have never cooked them in the slow cooker before...how long do they take?

thanks

Julieboo

Dumplings only take around 30 mins but you can leave in longer with no probs, I popped them in just left them. Haven't had dumplings for ages and really enjoyed them.

Boomdocker

Cool, mine arrived too. It is small at 1.5 litres but as I have never had ur used one before and it was free :j its a chance to experiment risk free and if needs be I can upgrade at a later day. There are only 2 of us so it is fine for that serving just means I won't have spare servings for freezing.

Off now to research some recipes on here...................enjoy everyone and thanks again for sharing the code and links.

newleaf

I made this in my slow cooker yesterday, with a little adaptation, and it worked quite well. It's delicious. I used tinned chickpeas and a box of chicken thighs & drumsticks for convenience. Browned the chicken, onions and peppers and put the whole lot in the SC (3.3L) and topped up to near the rim with some extra wine & water. Cooked on high for an hour then turned down to low for 6 hours. The result was slightly 'wetter' than if following the recipe and baking in the traditional oven, but the taste was identical and it was a lovely meal. I'll be doing it again.

Sorry if this is in the wrong place, couldn't work out how to put it in the recipe collection.:o