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How does a slow cooker compare with cost to run it?

Counting_Pennies_2
Counting_Pennies_2 Posts: 3,979 Forumite
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Just a quick question, I am sure it has been asked many times before, but is a slow cooker better or worse in terms of the energy used to cook compared to a traditional oven/hob.

Thanks

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  • Dumyat
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    not sure. You do save on pots etc because its a one pot cooking system you can use cheaper cuts of meat. and the food tastes better.
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  • lil_me
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    I was considering this myself as I was looking for one, wonder if anyone knows.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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  • squeaky
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    Try here:-

    The Complete Slow Cooker Collection
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  • Bambam
    Bambam Posts: 359 Forumite
    I'm sure when slow cookers have been on QVC/Ideal World the presenter has said in the past that it is more economical to use a slow cooker than an oven. Happy for someone to confirm this though.
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  • lil_me
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    squeaky that is exactly what I need, mind reader, thanks :)
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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