Slow Cooker for 2

jonny2510

I'm thinking of getting a slow cooker, as there are so many lovely looking recipes here at MSE, that I'm dying to try them all.

The cost of it isn't really an issue, as we've got left over wedding voucheers for Debenahams.

I've had a mooch about here, and read a lot of good things said about the Morphy Richards 6.5 Liter Slow cooker. (£35 or £45 - i can't remember)

The alternative, is a Purple (smaller) Kenwood Curry Cooker (£20 or £30).

Whilst I'm not concerned about the space the M R would take up, I'm worried that it will be too big to cook for just 2.

1)Would it?

I know some will advise cooking twice as much, and freezing left overs

2) Can this be done with any meal (stew, curry, hot pot etc)
3) Will cooking for 4 (so I can freeze half) be enough for it?

Finally, has anyone used the kenwood (and is it just for curries, or is it a slow cooker too)? (it's link is here: http://www.kenwoodworld.com/uk/product_detail.php?id=604 )


All advice on this would be really appreciated, as I'm only just getting into cooking!

belfastgirl23

As someone with a huge SC and only two people eating I'd say go for a smaller one unless you're convinced that you'll cook stuff that will freeze. You need to at least half fill a SC and believe me 3l of food is a LOT. And boy do you get tired of it by the third day

Angelraesunshine

i would say go for a a smaller one unless your plan is to make larger meals and then freeze them. I love my slow cooker btw and would recommend getting one and you don't need a big named brand the cheaper ones work just as well.

Whilst I'm not concerned about the space the M R would take up, I'm worried that it will be too big to cook for just 2.

1)Would it? no would be fine but you may find the edges will burn and you wont need the heat as high

I know some will advise cooking twice as much, and freezing left overs

2) Can this be done with any meal (stew, curry, hot pot etc) yes pretty much
3) Will cooking for 4 (so I can freeze half) be enough for it? not quite sure what you mean ( but i have just got back from my holiday after a 45 hour journey with not much sleep so it could just be me lol) yes i would just cook double what you need??

rustyjemma

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-Cooker-48710-Stainless/dp/B0000C6XOJ/ref=wl_it_dp/203-7067082-6954308?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3S94QMIZKJ39U&colid=3WDBLJ2C1YFX

Iv got my eye on the 3.5 morphet Richards in the above link. Does Debs not have one like this instore? 6 litres is an awful lot. It would be a pain if you got 6l of a meal you didnt like.

Ps. im a SC Virgin, this website has got my taste buds drooling for one though

geordie_joe

rustyjemma wrote: »

6 litres is an awful lot. It would be a pain if you got 6l of a meal you didnt like.

I think the idea would be to half fill it the first time you try a recipe, and if you like it do the full 6l next time.

Slinky

We have a 3 or 3.5 litre cooker and regularly cook meals for 2, although it will do stuff for 4 easily. Would recommend this size.

rustyjemma

geordie_joe wrote: »

I think the idea would be to half fill it the first time you try a recipe, and if you like it do the full 6l next time.

yep guess that would work. I must turn on my brain occasionally!

jonny2510

Thanks for the replies everyone, looks like I'll go for a 3 / 3.5 Litre one then (I can always upgrade in the future).

Does anyone know if the Kenwood Curry Cookers are the same as slow cookers, as IIRC, that's the only smaller slow cooker our local debenhams has?

The link is here

http://www.kenwoodworld.com/uk/produ...ail.php?id=604

lil_me

My 6.5 litre one is good for bulk cooking, you are usually recommended to fill it 2/3 full at least for best results, for example with bolognaise this full I can get about 8 portions out of at 2/3 full, more if I fill it. If you're only making for 4 I would say a 3l one should be enough IMO.

lisle

just had a quick look at the kenwood curry cooker and found this recipe booklet
http://www.kenwoodworld.com/images/kenwood_recipe_booklet.pdf

jonny2510

lisle wrote: »

just had a quick look at the kenwood curry cooker and found this recipe booklet
http://www.kenwoodworld.com/images/kenwood_recipe_booklet.pdf

Thank you so much for that!

I never mentioned earlier, but I love curries, and after having a look at that, I'm sold on the idea, and am going to go and buy one tomorrow!

My mouth's watering already :j