In my slow cooker today...

smiler34

luce181 wrote: »

Thanks is this the one:

Morphy Richards Slow Cooker

Lucy

Ooh and another question, I leave for work at 7 and don't get back til 8. So if I put it on when I leave it will be on for 13 hours :eek:

Is that too long? Thinking maybe I should look for one that has a delayed start time?

Thanks for all your help!

That ones quite similar to the one I have ...as for timing things like soups and stews I usually leave on for as long as i want but some things should only be on for a certain time xx

Lois_and_CK

Inspiration from Ms Squirelchops today: sausage casserole.

blueberrypie

luce181 wrote: »

Ooh and another question, I leave for work at 7 and don't get back til 8. So if I put it on when I leave it will be on for 13 hours :eek:

Is that too long? Thinking maybe I should look for one that has a delayed start time?

The ones with timers are generally digital, so you run the risk of the digital controls failing. That happened on my Russell Hobbs, and despite finding numerous reports of other people having the same problem, RH were very unhelpful. I think you're better off buying a model that is more simple but more reliable - the Morphy Richards certainly seem to fit that bill. You can use a non-digital one with a plug-in timer - just leave the dial on the sc turned to whatever setting you want and use the plug-in timer to determine when it comes on.

luce181

Thanks smiler, It seems the ones with timers are a lot more expensive. So will prob go for the one on amazon.
Will it be ok to leave it on low for 13 hours do you think?

luce181

blueberrypie wrote: »

The ones with timers are generally digital, so you run the risk of the digital controls failing. That happened on my Russell Hobbs, and despite finding numerous reports of other people having the same problem, RH were very unhelpful. I think you're better off buying a model that is more simple but more reliable - the Morphy Richards certainly seem to fit that bill. You can use a non-digital one with a plug-in timer - just leave the dial on the sc turned to whatever setting you want and use the plug-in timer to determine when it comes on.

Thanks, think I will do this.
Oooh gonna order it today, very excited about it and will let you all know how my first recipe turns out!! :j

smiler34

luce181 wrote: »

Thanks smiler, It seems the ones with timers are a lot more expensive. So will prob go for the one on amazon.
Will it be ok to leave it on low for 13 hours do you think?

As I said I leave mine on over night and that's usually putting it on at 7-8ish and then turning off 7-8ish in morning so should be fine for soups and stews. Great idea for timer plug from other poster though!! :money:

luce181

Thanks for your help, have just placed my order, amazon was the cheapest by the way and free delivery!

Nicki

ShelBell wrote: »

Oooh Nicki that sounds good. Do they hold together ok?

Yes. Actually hold together better than doing them the non s/c way, as there is not much moving around of the meatballs until they are completely cooked through. They were yum btw!

taskey

i have the morphy richards 3.5 one and i love it.

i am actually trying to find a replacement knob for the lid, but most places want £7 plus p&p for it. i can buy a new one on amazon for £19. what do i do??

i use mine at least 4 times a week. i mainly fry up chops or thin steaks and then put some onion and top it with gravy. leave it on all day and then cook spuds and veg - love it

Tracy

1HANNAH

Taskey, to be honest my heart says one thing and my head the other, my heart would say just get a replacement part (less to the tip, cheaper and generally better for the enviroment) but in my head if it were me I would probably get the new one as knowing my luck I would get the replacement part and then something else would break!

My kitchen smells lush right now, we put a brisket joint in to cook over night and the smell is just devine!! can't wait for my parents to come for lunch today!