Crock-Pot SCCPRC507B-060 4.7L Countdown Slow Cooker - Black.

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For example, you press the Select button (not the power button) to switch it on and use the arrow buttons to choose the heat setting. The only downside of this model’s simplicity is that it lacks a delay timer, so you won’t be able to schedule it to start cooking later in the day. 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.

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. That said, our vegetable soup (slow cooked on a low setting) lost a little more moisture than our testers would have liked, but not enough to substantially impact the finished dish. Hannah is our homes editor, specialising in reviewing the latest kitchen appliances, cleaning products, mattresses and bedding, and crafting equipment. We have had a beef curry with rice, beef stew and also chicken thighs twice (skins removed) and cooked in a tin of condensed soup.Cooking food at a low temperature for a long time usually improves the flavours and also makes any meat really tender and tasty. You place your food inside a sealed pouch and then pop it into a temperature-controlled water bath to cook. Many models come with smart features that both simplify handling and enable different cooking methods.

The well-made handles are fine for carrying the whole thing around the kitchen or to the table – the power cable is detachable – and the rubber feet are excellent, helping to make it very steady. When you have the time to prepare, set the dial to ‘Low' for a tender, slow cook that lets you get on with your day. But if you want to be certain to fit in big pieces of meat or make large batches, it’s a good idea to look at the larger models, which are usually around 6 litres. There are a number of benefits to using a slow cooker, but one of their main plus points is that they’re highly convenient — you don’t even need to check and stir your ingredients.Innovative items like robot vacuum cleaners and wine coolers are among her favourite tests to date, and her most notable accomplishment is toasting 360 slices of bread in a determined bid to find the best toaster. Our experts said it retained moisture excellently and produced a particularly delicious beef stew, which was full of tender, flavourful meat. It’s useful when you want the overall cooking time to be quicker, as it still enables food to be slow cooked. Upon receipt of your item we will provide a FOC repair including any mechanical parts, if in the unlikely event the unit is beyond economical repair we will provide a like for like replacement. The electronic control panel allows you to monitor cooking progress easily too, and you can manually adjust the cooking time and temperature.

Removable stoneware doubles as a convenient serving dish and safe glass lid are all dishwasher safe, for ultimate convenience. By sealing food in pouches, the juices and subtle flavours that could otherwise be lost during conventional cooking are retained. From delicious one-pot stews and soups to tender joints of meat, you can trust them to cook your food to perfection, resulting in home-made meals that are succulent, full of flavour – and ready when you are. It's really only your imagination that sets the limits – if you want to bake sweet potatoes, the slow cooker is a great way to do that.We, the seller, are not responsible for such variations or colour match with other products from the manufacturer. The countdown timer is a great function, though, the large capacity is great for families and batch cooking, and results are superb. Had never heard of Crock Pot but they have been making slow cookers for decades so that influenced my decision. This robust, multi-functional slow cooker is another one that's ideal for large families with its 6. We think it’s an ideal purchase if you’re looking for new ways to get the family involved in cooking, without having to spend big.