We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!

In my slow cooker today...

1…394395397399400…487

Comments

  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,334 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    i think it was just the chicken as their post says "nothing else added"
    A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
    Norn Iron club member #380

  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,334 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Alipot wrote: »
    I'm cooking a whole chicken in mine today - stuffed with lemon, garlic and butter as I would if roasting (not sure it needed the butter but we'll soon find out)
    sounds devine all the same! Make nice buttery gravy. Let us know how you get on! :j
    A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
    Norn Iron club member #380

  • Mrs_Thrify
    Mrs_Thrify Posts: 1,673 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Whoopsie lamb - diced, onions, carrots and sweed. Oh and a few chunks of potatoes to make it a one pot meal with 1pt gravy. All went in the SC wile I went off to work. 9 hours later a welcome meal to come home to.
    If winter comes, can spring be far behind?
    Spring begins on 21st March.
  • cooking-mama
    cooking-mama Posts: 2,069 Forumite
    slow cooker madras turned out well,it was great to come home from shopping to the smell,This post realy has rekindled my interest in slow cooking.Thankyou all :)
    got a couple of question,Ive bought a 1kg brisket joint to cook tomorrow,
    1)do i need to cover with tinfoil?(I read on here that somebody does this)
    2)can i cook it "dry",or do i need to add water/stock?(im hoping to be able to carve it.
    Slimming World..Wk1,..STS,..Wk2,..-2LB,..Wk3,..-3.5lb,..Wk4,..-2.5,..Wk5,..-1/2lb,Wk6,..STS,..Wk7,..-1lb.
    Week 10,total weightloss is now 13.5lbs Week 11 STSweek 14(I think)..-2, total loss now 1 stone exactly
    GOT TO TARGET..1/2lb under now weigh 10st 6.5(lost 1st 3.5lbs)
  • Alipot
    Alipot Posts: 73 Forumite
    The chicken was very nice - loads of juice from it for a lovely gravy, lemon flavour stronger than when roasted - will probably leave the lemon out next time
    Old style weight loss challenge, start date 14/7/13, starting wt: 14 st 12, goal 12lb in 11 weeks:
    Total weight loss to date: 12lb
  • thrifty81
    thrifty81 Posts: 27 Forumite
    Hi, this is my 1st time posting but have been lurking for a while!! I've only used my slow cooker twice, beef stew 1st and then a whole chicken a couple of days ago. I want to try cooking a pork shoulder joint tomorrow, but do I need to put anything in with it i.e stock? and can I cook the carrotts and potatoes in there for the same amount of time? Thanks
  • gizmo111
    gizmo111 Posts: 2,671 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Alipot wrote: »
    The chicken was very nice - loads of juice from it for a lovely gravy, lemon flavour stronger than when roasted - will probably leave the lemon out next time

    When I do them I just put some butter on top of chicken and squirt with some lemon juice - doesn't come out strong just lovely and moist with a hint of lemon.
    Mama read so much about the dangers of drinking alcohol and eating chocolate that she immediately gave up reading.
  • beautiful_ravens
    beautiful_ravens Posts: 769 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    zippychick wrote: »
    Hi, i have never cookd pheasant myself.... I would apply the same rules as cooking a whole chicken - you don't need a lot fo liquid for that as the bird produces its own juices. I assume pheasant would be the same?:confused:

    Just chuck a glass of wine in and keep an eye. You can add more liquid if you need to, most importantly , don't panic! :j

    Pheasants have less fat on them, especially this early in the season, and even later theyre much less fatty than a chook, so I would recommend more liquid than a chicken. Also, tomato goes well with pheasant thats why I always chuck tomatoes/puree/passata in :)
    ''A moment's thinking is an hour in words.'' -Thomas Hood
  • septemberblues
    septemberblues Posts: 838 Forumite
    I've got a rice pudding in mine, I have never tried this before, I just bunged in double the amount I usually use, I have used skimmed milk and water and some pretend sugar........................I will just leave it on low until tea time and see what happens. I'm hoping for a low calorie yet delicious pudding :D

    I hope I won't be disappointed!
    KEEP CALM AND keep taking the tablets :cool2:
  • Silaqui
    Silaqui Posts: 2,778 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I've got a beef bourginon in mine today. Will be having it with mash later. It smells amazing and I can't wait!

    x
    Ths signature is out of date because I'm too lazy to update it... :o
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 246K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.8K Life & Family
  • 259.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture