Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. But if you want to enhance your slow cooker experience further, here are a few tips to bear in mind:• Trim any fat from meat before cooking to avoid pools of oil, as fat won’t be able to drain away once it’s in the slow cooker. It was for a Christmas present but I thought it wouldn’t arrive till after Christmas but it came just before.

But you can also use the timer to delay its start, so if you want to prep your food and set it to slow cook later in the day, that’s possible too. Slow Cook delicious stews, chilli, bolognaise, casseroles, hot pots and more for up to 12 hours, with tender results ready just when you want them.

Megan has an MA in Magazine Journalism and has previously written for Stylist, Glamour, TimeOut, SquareMeal, and YOU magazine. just pop in all the food ingredients switch on to Auto setting leave for 6-8hrs hey presto a delicious tender meal is waiting for your pleasure Excellent value for money. Starting at the higher temperature for the first hour is recommended and then dropping to the low heat setting. The slow cooker function worked so well that every single dish we tested with the appliance cooked evenly and was served up at the perfect temperature. Another huge plus point is that it has a removable pot, which is also oven-safe, so you really can make a good combination of meals.

You should only wash this inner ceramic cooking pot and the glass lid in warm soapy water with a soft cloth. There is, of course, a timer function where you can time how long you want food to cook, as well as delay the start of the cooking process. Ceramic pots tend to be heavier than their stainless steel or aluminium counterparts, while the non-stick coating on aluminium pots makes them easier to wash by hand – although this needn’t be a concern as all of the pots in our roundup are dishwasher-safe. Not only do slow cookers create magic in cooking up hearty meals, they’re also fantastic in saving electricity. You may have to prep some ingredients on the stove or in a frying pan, but most recipes are easily adapted to slow cooker versions.Fun, quirky and family friendly, this slow cooker’s chalkboard exterior will bring a homely touch to your kitchen. From Mediterranean paellas to fragrant curries and deliciously tender joints of roast beef, dinnertime possibilities are endless with a slow cooker – and the best part is, once you’ve done your prep you can leave the appliance to play chef while you get on with your day. But it does have something better: at the top of the machine, there’s an LED progress bar, which allows you to visually monitor how your food is cooking without having to open the machine.

And it’s not just your smart meter that will breathe a sigh of relief, as using a slow cooker can also reduce your grocery bill. Braise tougher cuts of meat by browning at a high heat, then simmering in liquid at a low heat, to transform them into a tender hotpot meal.This 8L Slow Cooker is also easy to operate with a single control knob to adjust low or high heat settings and a 4 hours long keep warm mode. It’s compact and will fit into any kitchen, so don’t worry if you’re tight on counter space, as you’ll hardly notice it’s there. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). There is no need to spend hours slaving away over a hot stove as this slow cooker will do all the hard work for you.