Slow Cookers

[giveup]

Have just bought one to try, it was quite cheap but if I like it will get a better one.I would like a few comments on what AB cooks think of them.

[fruitsalad]

I wouldnt be without mine they are especially good if you buy a cheaper cut of meat as it cooks slowly its lovely and tender I often cook a bit of brisket in mine.

[coccinelle]

I wouldn't be without mine. I just love to come home in the evening especially in winter and walk into a kitchen that's smells good and tells me 'dinner's ready!'

[yogasun]

I agree with fruitsalad, I love mine and it cooks cheaper meat to a delicious tender texture.

[giveup]

I,ve just borrowed a book from a friend and did'nt realise that you could make cakes etc. It certainly does more than I realised.

[giveup]

Someond said her food did'nt have much flavour, but surely thats down to what you put in.

[Old_Geezer]

I'd have thought so. Use a decent recipe and ingredients and the time taken to cook isn't likely to remove flavour. I know they make good stews, and can cook chunks of meat. I think I'd look upon anything else as a bonus I'd probably not get around to using.

[coccinelle]

well, if you forget to put salt, pepper and herbs or spices i can understand that...!!!

[giveup]

Off to the butchers.

[gingejbee]

I always recommend going to a branch of The Works (cheapo books etc.) for a good selection of cook books specific to microwaves, halogen ovens, slow-cookers etc. Good ones from 99p!

[jamesnan]

Brilliant, would not be without it. Try rice pudding with milk and nutmeg, one of my husband's favourites.

[spotit3]

Your rice pudding sounds lovely, Jamesnan. I would love to try it. How exactly do you make it?

[askyourgran]

I love mine in the winter time. Stews and cheaper cuts of meat, (brisket) are great in the slow cooker, just put everything in the pot and leave it for 4-5 hours. Not tried much else, and I never ever thought of making rice pudding in it.. that would be an interesting meal. My slow cooker is a Prestige, about £15, good value.