i cooked pork in it yesterday and omg I am converted :love:

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slow cookers are fab, so far i have only done stew type meals but they taste fab! let us all know if u have any fab recipes x

Hot tip for slow cookers

If you ever do a rice pudding, don't forget that rice swells, so don't fill it to the top last thing at night before going to bed.

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I use mine all the time. Its so nice coming home from work to the smell of a beef/pork stew. Thats all I have cooked in mine so far. Its great for the cheaper cuts of meat, so it is really economical. I keep meaning to try curry because I bet that would be nice slow clooked all day.

chilli is lovely done in a slow cooker.

I did a joint of pork yesterday and omg I will never cook it in a normal oven again

Hot tip for slow cookers

If you ever do a rice pudding, don't forget that rice swells, so don't fill it to the top last thing at night before going to bed.

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PMSL! Thanks for the warning

I've been advised to get a slow cooker but so far haven't taken the plunge.

Maybe I should just go ahead and get one.

BEST thing I EVER did Chris go for it

a slow cooker is the greatest thing never no more I can't live without one nothing better then coming home to a ready made meal that doesn't come in a box

We have one but it's not so good. The lid does not seal so stuff has burnt in it.

What slow cooker do you recommend?

I got the Morphy Richards from TJ Hughes, it has an extended 2 year warranty for £30

Ilove my slow cooker, my fave thing is chicken:

couple chicken breasts chopped up, few veg, packet of gravey mix, tin of soup (veg or lentil) leave it for 5 hours ish and add a few dumplings, umm umm!

I also have made curry, chilli, a spanish chicken thing in tomato sauce with prawns and chicken in white wine sauce.

Peaches - I didn't know you could do a full joint in them! Must try this, bet it's very tender, did you just cover the joint in gravey?

pulled pork done in the slow cooker, beeaudeeeful.

I've got a slow cooker, but to be honest I've never really done anything in it but casseroles. I would love to use it more though, I just need some good recipes!

this might be a really silly question but doesnt any one worry about it being left on over night?

I was thinking about getting one but im a bit worried about leaving it on.

Ilove my slow cooker, my fave thing is chicken:

couple chicken breasts chopped up, few veg, packet of gravey mix, tin of soup (veg or lentil) leave it for 5 hours ish and add a few dumplings, umm umm!

I also have made curry, chilli, a spanish chicken thing in tomato sauce with prawns and chicken in white wine sauce.

Peaches - I didn't know you could do a full joint in them! Must try this, bet it's very tender, did you just cover the joint in gravey?

Best thing I ever bought - wouldn't mind the recipes for your chilli and curry if you'd like to share them :thumbsup:

We always do curries and stews in ours. We did a full chicken in ours and it was amazing. Apparently you can even do lasagnes in them and the like too.

Leaving them on is a bit of a worry. I'm terrified of fire so I always make sure our lass puts it on in the morning so its cooked for when we get home. At least then if it all goes up in smoke then I wont go with it. They are great though. They make tasty meals easily and in only one pot! Spot on!

Best thing I ever bought - wouldn't mind the recipes for your chilli and curry if you'd like to share them :thumbsup:

To be honest I tend to cheat!! I just buy the mince or chicken etc and add fresh veg and then use a jar of sauce. :)

this will be the best purchase of your life..