Guest jake Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Not yet - we still have the semi-working cooker at the moment. Fortunately, the grill still works, as does the hob, & I have both a microwave & a slow cooker too. The oven does still work - it just takes everyhting longer coz it won't get as hot - LOL! I had a slow cooker one time, but it never got out the box. I'm not exactly Nigella when it comes to cooking. We usually eat courtesy of 'Lord Sainsbury' and M&S !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 What is a slow cooker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jake Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 What is a slow cooker? I honestly am not sure how they work! I think you put your 'stuff' in it and cook it over a number of hours. Mine was never out the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 They're excellent for doing things like soups or chillis - I did a roast beef ni it the other week & it was delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jake Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 They're excellent for doing things like soups or chillis - I did a roast beef ni it the other week & it was delicious! Do you just bung everything in and leave it for a few hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Basically, yup. Mine came with a booklet with recipes in it too, so I could get a handle on how to use it. I did a gorgeous rice pudding in it the other week - scrumptious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewheeling Andy Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Thinking of slow cooking - I made rillettes yesterday, which cooked very low for about 7 hours in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewheeling Andy Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I didn't use a slow cooker. I used the oven, set on low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Does anyone know any recipies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewheeling Andy Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 The rillettes are excellent, by the way, but not quite right. I think there's not enough fat in them, peculiarly. Cooking was very simple. Just render down cubed pork belly with a bit of garlic and seasoning in a pot for a very long time on a long temperature, then shred the pork and allow it to set in its own fat. Mmmmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I'm after some help.. we've just bought a slow cooker, but I don't really know how to get the most out of it. I need some recipie ideas etc, but I need really simple instuctions, because I'm not a good cook. Also, I have a very fussy family, so the ingredients need to be pretty basic. Not asking much, am I....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 LOL - I got one for Xmas last year, but I've hardly used it! It came with a small booklet of recipes - does yous not have something with it like that? in the meantime, there's a couple of handy sites full of recipes here and here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Thanks Kell.. trouble is, all these recipies have all sorts of veggies, herbs etc.. I need the 'Dummies Guide" Does anyone know if it's safe to leave on all day whilst at work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Everyone I know who has one does.... Its one of those gadgets for me which I'll never use. Bread maker is another one tempted lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccibat Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I love my slow cooker, and my bread machine. In fact, any gadget that lets me chuck the ingredients in and forget about it till it's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I leave mine on all day while I am at work. You can cook about anything in them. If cutting up veggies bores you to tears then just chuck in some frozen ones, some meat and some broth. You'll have soup when you get home from work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Glen sometimes sticks a small joint of beef in the oven on a Sunday.. can we do it in the slow cooker instead? What about mince.. can I cook that in there whilst at work? Oh.and do frozen veggies take as long as fresh ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 You can definitely do a joint in there - it's the thing I've used it for most often. Just seal the joint in a pan (takes just a moment), then bung it in the slow cooker with a little water (just a very small amount). Stick it on low & you can leave it while you're a t work. My beef joints have always been very juicy & tender when they're done & you can use the water, which will have the meat juices, for gravy - delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I did warn you 'm a rubbish cook.. how do I 'seal' it? Also, my booklet says joints must be covered with water?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Mine stays on all day while I am away. I make meatloaf in there....YUMMY!! and just toss in some chicken breasts (i've even thrown frozen ones in) with a can of mushroom soup...and onion soup mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Everything I've read has said not to used frozen ingredients... I've decided the only thing I can do is experiment.. we did the beef in there on Sunday, but it wasn't much better than the oven. Maybe hubby isn't choosing the bests cuts of meat? I also made the mistake of part boiling the carrots before chucking them in, so they were a bit soggy! LOL Today, I've put in onions, carrots and leek, then a couple of chicken quarters. My friend said that boned chicken does much better than fillet. I've only half covered it with water.. anyone know if that's right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecream Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 No idea. Never used one.. Anyone else? sorry I'm all hyper. I've gone back onto proper coffee:lurker: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I know they tell you not to throw frozen in. But I have, and you wouldn't know the difference. I did make a delicious pot roast the other day. Even my daughter asked for THIRDS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Everything I've read has said not to used frozen ingredients... I've decided the only thing I can do is experiment.. we did the beef in there on Sunday, but it wasn't much better than the oven. Maybe hubby isn't choosing the bests cuts of meat? I also made the mistake of part boiling the carrots before chucking them in, so they were a bit soggy! LOL Today, I've put in onions, carrots and leek, then a couple of chicken quarters. My friend said that boned chicken does much better than fillet. I've only half covered it with water.. anyone know if that's right? that may even be too much water. All you need is a bit...see how it turns out this time, then you'll be able to figure it out better the next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 The chicken was GORGEOUS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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