Buying a slow cooker (which? & why?)

daska

Definitely the Morphy Richards. Go for the larger 6.5l version and freeze your surplus if you're making stews, bolognese etc. because there's not a lot you can make in a slow cooker that can't be frozen :-) The 6.5l is big enough to cook a leg of lamb so it's really flexible.

I love mine, I spent a lot of time researching which make and model to get and was very tempted by ones which claimed to cook 2 separate dishes at the time etc - but when you read the reviews you find that the others are not recommended anywhere near as often.

daska

ariba10 wrote: »

The large modern ones seem operate at a higher rate of heat than than the old type crock pot ones.

In my experience (I've had 3 and used my mum's and friends' ones as well), backed up by the reviews I've checked, this seems to be a problem with certain brands... go for the Morphy Richards 48730!

thevinternet

You're all stars, so thankyou - I can't believe you can cook lamb in a slow cooker! It seems I have a lot to learn xx

knithappens

thevinternet wrote: »

You're all stars, so thankyou - I can't believe you can cook lamb in a slow cooker! It seems I have a lot to learn xx

check out this thread, http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=43570 you can cook virtually anything, and not just edible food either, google slowcooker recipes and all sorts pop up

Beesknees

Hope this is the ok place to post (am newbie ). I've read ur posts but can anyone help? I can't find a slow cooker that has an auto and bigger than 3.5l and is low wattage, 270w ish or lower? Anyone help?

zippychick

Beesknees wrote: »

Hope this is the ok place to post (am newbie ). I've read ur posts but can anyone help? I can't find a slow cooker that has an auto and bigger than 3.5l and is low wattage, 270w ish or lower? Anyone help?

I got one the other day - my Mum bought me.

Designed to run at 230-240, has auto and is 4 litre capacity.http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.829140/walk.yah.UKHG-UK14

there is a video presentation , which I am just about to watch! Mother is addicted to qvc,

broke_mum_of_three

Amazon has the Morphy Richards 48715 slow cooker 6.5l for £29.95 delivered, Argos is £32.95 and then delivery on top.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000C6WH1/ek-uk1-g1-bcd-21?gclid=CNWj782JxpgCFQ5GQwod7yKU1Q

car25

Beesknees wrote: »

Hope this is the ok place to post (am newbie ). I've read ur posts but can anyone help? I can't find a slow cooker that has an auto and bigger than 3.5l and is low wattage, 270w ish or lower? Anyone help?

Hi, I've just bought this Prestige Slow Cooker http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prestige-Slow-Cooker-4-5-Litre/dp/tech-data/B001BB3PNQ/ref=de_a_smtd

MrsFraggle

I was in Asda tonight and noticed they had a 6.5litre Morphy RIchards slow cooker for £25. I didn't see the model number but looks similar to the one posted above
Might be worth a look

Beesknees

Wow, thanks everybody - loved the QVC vid, never thought to look there, but decided to go with the Prestige, only cos not sure between 4.5l and 6.5l. Even though family of 4, i'm the only veggie so hopefully smaller 1 ok.
will let you know how i get on, thanks again.