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

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Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. However, you should be careful about cooking uncooked beans in a slow cooker as some of them contain a toxin that the low temperature doesn’t get rid of.

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. It's often great to make several portions in the slow cooker, either to treat loved ones or to keep for your lunch box.Handles would have been appreciated, as removing the pot was fiddly and fingerprints were quite visible on the exterior, but for mouth-watering dinners, this machine delivers. Slow cookers are nifty appliances that do all the cooking for you, so you can whip up scrumptious meals without spending hours working away behind a stove. com is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pay4Later Limited, trading as Deko, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 728646). The results didn’t disappoint either – it scored highly when making curry, soup and stew, with meat and veg cooked through. Ideal for entertaining, the countdown timer allows you to plan ahead, counting down as your meal cooks so you can go out for the day or enjoy more time with family and friends while it cooks a flavoursome, home-made meal.

Cooking for a long time at a low temperature also helps tenderise meat and bring out its flavour, so you can get the best out of a less expensive cut. Featuring two heat settings and an automatic 'keep warm' function, the cooker also has a removable, dishwasher safe stoneware pot with a rinse-clean coating and lid. Hannah is our homes editor, specialising in reviewing the latest kitchen appliances, cleaning products, mattresses and bedding, and crafting equipment. Compact, fuss-free and intuitive, this slow cooker achieved full marks for ease of use – you simply turn it on, pick between the low or high setting and you’re good to go. It also scored strongly for its ability to slow cook meat and vegetables on high; however, it seemed to struggle a little when we tested for low and slow cooking, leaving a few lentils in our soup a little harder than we’d have liked.uk - Offer of the day Designated trademarks, brands and images are the property of their respective owners. We've picked out the most important features to look out for when trying to find the best slow cooker for you. The cooking results are excellent, making it a good option if you want a large slow cooker with timer. Join Latest Deals for free and get a hand-picked list of the best deals, delivered straight to your inbox.

Please note that an item's colour as shown on the listing is only a guide and may have shade variations with the product itself. Scottish Islands include the following postcodes: HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3.Both the pot and the glass lid are dishwasher safe for ultimate convenience, while the outside of the machine simply wipes down with a damp cloth. Usually there’s also a setting for keeping food warm, which you can use when the food is ready but you’re not yet ready to eat it. The last thing you want is to be lifting the lid every now and then to check progress, as heat and steam will quickly escape and add to your cooking time. The countdown timer is a great function, though, the large capacity is great for families and batch cooking, and results are superb.

But if you just want a dedicated slow cooker then the Aldi/Lidl versions work well (Ambiano and Silvercrest brands). The chalkboard doubles up as a stylish matte black look too, if you’re not so interested in doodling on it. 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. Which size is best depends a lot on how many people you plan to cook for, and what type of food you plan to cook.

The electronic control panel allows you to monitor cooking progress easily too, and you can manually adjust the cooking time and temperature.