slow cooker gang

BusyGirl

The only os thing I haven't done yet is...to buy a slow cooker.
My reason for this is I'm worried about leaving it on while the house is empty. We're warned about not leaving xmas lights on, tumble dryer on, washing machine on, even unplugging the kettle. So what is different about a slow cooker?
I know I'm being a big wuss, but I'm paranoid about it over-heating, exploding etc. :eek:
So please can you re-assure me as I'd love to join the gang.
Thanks

TKP_3

My OH says you leave the fridge and freezer on. He says it's the same thing
I am not sure (I haven't done this as I work from home)

Beetrooper

I use my slow cooker all the time in winter and I leave it on overnight and turn off in the morning it makes the house smell fantasic - thus just heat it up when you get home from work.

no probs

thriftlady_2

They really are safe to leave on while you're away honest.

Crazychik

Im usually out of the house on average 5hrs each day mon-fri, and (touch wood) Ive never had a problem what so ever with my SC.

tracyk

Beetrooper wrote:

I use my slow cooker all the time in winter and I leave it on overnight and turn off in the morning it makes the house smell fantasic - thus just heat it up when you get home from work.

no probs

Do you put it in the fridge whilst you're at work Bee? And do you reheat it in the slowcooker?

I am parnoid about giving my family food poisoning

lil_me

If you're scared you'll be out longer than you want to leave it on then just pop a timer on it (can get the plug ones you use with lamps)

Only thing I am careful about is to make sure there is enough stock if doing the likes of barley or pasta as it absorbs water and don't want it drying out.

I have also left mine on over night to cook a broth for the next day, and the smell on a morning makes me soooo hungry it's lovely.

I reheat usually in a pan on the hob, as I make a huge amount in the SC for several meals and freeze the rest in pots, or sometimes in microwave or oven, as long as you only reheat something once and make sure it reaches correct temperature should be fine and dandy. With my SC I bought a meat thermometer. That way I can ensure everything is heated properly.

It's so handy for me as I usually prep a meal on the morning while the children are having breakfast and throw it all in and it's ready for tea time Not even had mine a month and wouldn't be without it.

BusyGirl

Thanks everyone for reassuring me. I have just reserved the 3.5L Cookworks one from Argos for £8.99 and I shall be collecting it tomorrow! :j
Now I'm off to look at the slow cooker thread for recipes.

K9cuddles

It's a super SC for the price! I've got one and had no probs!! Enjoy it!

Maz

BusyGirl wrote:

Thanks everyone for reassuring me. I have just reserved the 3.5L Cookworks one from Argos for £8.99 and I shall be collecting it tomorrow! :j
Now I'm off to look at the slow cooker thread for recipes.

I love my sc but ran out of ideas ages ago! Where is the sc recipe thread please???

FRUGALPIE_2

Been meaning to buy a new one for ages - just reserved one to collect tomorrow...my old one has been worked into the ground!!!!