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Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:01 pm
by Foggy
As they are half price in Tesco at the mo I thought I would invest in one of these. I know several members use them regularly and wondered if there were any "Top Tips" to share ... especially "Do's and Don'ts" .......
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:09 pm
by Shining
I use one Foggy but not to its full potential so would appreciate any tips too.
Schwartz do a slow cooker range of a few everyday slow cooker recipes and I've used these and they seem to go down well.
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:21 pm
by Andy1964
Don't put it in the oven!!!!
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:23 pm
by MerlinL14
font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica">quote:<hr height="1" noshade>Originally posted by Andy1964
Don't put it in the oven!!!!
Ouch... I just let out a little bit of wee laughing! [:D][:D][:D]
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:13 pm
by Pandy
Tip 1: Always brown your meat in a normal pan before putting it in the slow cooker as the slow cooker does not brown meat.
Tip 2: It can taste a little samey if you do all your veg in it so I always do 1 veg seperate
Tip 3: If you want a particular recipe use google for slow cooker recipes OR ask me as I have a couple of slow cooker recipe books
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:25 pm
by kallis3
Used to have one when I lived on my own and it was great but no need now as hubby is at home all day and tea is ready when I get home from work!!
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:31 pm
by Pandy
font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica">quote:<hr height="1" noshade>Originally posted by MerlinL14
font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica">quote:<hr height="1" noshade>Originally posted by Andy1964
Don't put it in the oven!!!!
Ouch... I just let out a little bit of wee laughing! [:D][:D][:D]
Too much information [:0]
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:49 pm
by Shining
My friends often say they cook their beef in it? anyone know how? I've not googled it but do fancy it, anyone tried it? x
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:59 pm
by kallis3
Never did cook meat in mine, it was always soup!!
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:04 pm
by Pandy
will copy out a recipe for you Lesley but it will have to wait till tomorrow
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:16 pm
by plasticdaft
If cooking beef or pork or lamb,the longer you can let it cook for the better.
DO NOT STIR too often,experiment especially with meat cuts you wouldnt normally use(often cheaper too) as it can be soooooo tender its unreal.
Google a recipe for moroccan lamb casserole,its sooooooo tasty.
Paul
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:25 pm
by kallis3
If it's in a slow cooker though you don't stir it do you? Mine used to be set to the appropriate time, switched on and left.
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:27 pm
by Skippy
That's what I thought Jan. We hardly use ours as everything cooked in it tastes the same to me!
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:30 pm
by Shining
Thanks Pandy. x
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:08 pm
by country girl
Hi
I find the cheaper cuts of meat are best which is good for our budgets! I use shin of beef which comes out nice.
Its lovely to come home from work to the smell of it bubbling away.
Linda