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So many of you ask for slow cookers recommendations, so I thought I would put some to the test. Here are the results!
Bringing you a huge variety of handy, healthy and delicious slow cooker recipes is one of my lifeโs goals, but what about the appliance itself?ย
I thought it was time to put some slow cooker machines through their paces to find out which out there on the market might fit our needs the best, because getting a good one can honestly be a game-changer.
We tried all of them rigorously to find out which ones passed the test and might be the best slow cooker for you.
Important features we looked for:
โญ๏ธ Best for gas hob (for initial meat browning/sautรฉing without using a different pan)
โญ๏ธ Best for induction hobs
โญ๏ธ Dishwasher safe
โญ๏ธ Suitable for familiesย
โญ๏ธ Good price
โญ๏ธ Amazon reviews of over 4.5 โญ๏ธ
We tested each slow cooker at least 3 times using different recipes from my site that we know work.
Slow Cooker Reviews
โญ๏ธ BEST OVERALL โญ๏ธ
Morphy Richards Sear & Stew Slow Cooker
โญ๏ธ BEST FOR SEARING WITHOUT A HOB โญ๏ธ
Russell Hobbs Good-to-Go Multicooker
โญ๏ธ TOP PICK FOR INDUCTION HOB โญ๏ธ
Crockpot DuraCeramic Digital Slow Cooker
โญ๏ธ TOP PICK FOR SMALL PORTIONS โญ๏ธ
Crockpot Small Slow Cooker
โญ๏ธ TOP PICK FOR GOOD LOOKS โญ๏ธ
Swan Retro Slow Cooker
โญ๏ธ TOP FAMILY BUDGET PICK โญ๏ธ
Dihl Slow Cooker
Why use a slow cooker?
If youโre new to slow cooking and havenโt yet experienced its virtues, here are just a few reasons to invest in one (I could go on and on but Iโll keep try to keep it brief!)
Saves electricity: These devices are so energy efficient compared to ovens or hobs, using only about 1.3kWh for 8 hours cooking time. The Energy Saving Trust say they use about the same amount of electricity as a standard light bulb.
Depth of flavour: Cooking ingredients long and slow creates a delicious depth of flavour.ย
Convenience: There is just something so simple about being able to put everything in and know a meal is going to be ready later, when time might be tighter. Yes it requires a bit of thinking ahead, but the rewards are great.ย
More room in the oven: If you are making this as part of a bigger roast dinner, using a slow cooker means youโve got plenty of room left in the oven for everything else!
Healthy options: Because everything cooks together and the flavours marinate over time, thereโs often no need for frying, so it can be a healthier choice.
Low maintenance cooking: Slow cookers donโt get hot enough to burn or catch the food on the sides, which means there is rarely a need to stir whatโs inside, allowing for truly hands-off cooking.
Cost saving: Not only does it save on electricity but slow cooker meals allow us to use cheaper (but tastier) cuts of meat that are perfect for cooking on a low heat over an extended period of time.
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All information above was correct at the time of publication, but please check and verify before purchasing or using as information and products can regularly change.
I hope this guide is useful. Let me know if youโd like me to test any other kitchen favourites!
