Slow Cooker Advice

TractorFactor

We're in the market for a new slow cooker.

Our old one is over ten years old now and while it still works fine, our family has out grown it.

It seems many are all multi functional and do other things, but one thing we thought would be useful is a timer to allow it to come on when we want - sometimes we want something done for lunchtime but don't need it on all night.

The other soution would be to use a smart switch but then I'd have to have a manual slow cooker that doesn't require me to press loads of buttons before starting.

Any advice or good choices in this market?

QrizB

For your second option, you can still buy manual slow cookers. I purchased a "Crock Pot" branded one only last year. I only bought the smallest size but it wasn't expensive. One of those plus a time switch / smart switch would probably cost less than a bells-and-whistles one and have less to go wrong.

Baldytyke88

My pressure cooker is simple to use, I just set it for 10, 12, 15, 30 minutes; it does the same thing as a slow cooker.

https://groceries.asda.com/product/cookers-grills-steamers/george-home-metallic-black-5-5-l-1000-w-pressure-cooker/1000225683740

Cutmeownthroat

Baldytyke88 said:

My pressure cooker is simple to use, I just set it for 10, 12, 15, 30 minutes; it does the same thing as a slow cooker.

£50 against £30 for a digital slow cooker though
It won't let me post a link but Asda have a 6lt slow cooker for £30

pinkdon

I’ve been a slow cooker lover for many years and tried most types.  I now have an instant pot which has a slow cooker and pressure cooker function.  There are other functions which I’ve never tried but I don’t regret the move, I’m not sure if there’s a timer to start but it switches off after the set time and keeps food warm - it’s invaluable to me.  Potatoes are superb and I appreciate the ability to switch functions without giving up counter space. Maybe something to consider? I think it cost around £40 which is not far off an average  slow cooker, depending on size.

TadleyBaggie

My 7 in 1 Ninja does (apart from air frying), slow cooking and pressure cooking. Works well.

FlorayG

I've got this one 6 litre Slow Cooker with Digital Timer 22750 | Russell Hobbs UK
I've had it about 3 years, you can get a large chicken in it, timer sets for on and off time and keeps warm after finishing cooking. I use it a couple of times a week and would recommend it. You can use the inner on the hob as well ( unless you have induction, it's aluminium)