Talk to me about slow cookers,,,,

[ImSallyIHaventAClue]

Can I leave stuff cooking while at work?
is it only for stews?

yes, you can leave it on all day

you can do lots of stuff

stews, soups, casseroles - there are loads of recipes and threads on slow cookers in the archivs to inspire you

At what temp can you leave them on all day. I'm so scared about burning/not cooking through/ food poisoning.

Thanks Ruby!
Margo I have the same worries! I work FT so am out of the house at least 10 hours.

tis easy peasy - chuck your stewing meat in with veg and a bit of boiling water/stock turn on (I put on about 8 or 9 am and we eat at 5.30)

RESULT = open the door at 5 pm to a waft a delicious home cooked comfort food ready and waiting.

loads of recipes including puddings! here (scroll down abit)

just leave it on low

i cook a steak and ale filling in 7 - 8 hours and that is great

am doing a lentil soup tonight and that will be left on until the morning so about 10 hours

i leave curry, chilli, soup, bolognaise and stew on all day.

I switch mine on low when I go out to work at 8am ish and its still fine when I get back in at 7pm ish. Things tend not to overcook at all.

I cooked a chicken in mine last night, and put veggies round it. I ow have a cooked chicken and everyone has beautiful chicken soup for lunch.

I adore my slow cooker.

oh my god I'm drooling here. I bought my slow cooker fr £10 (was half price) in Tesco today and can't wait till tomorrow!!!!

Sorry - I know this thread finished ages ago but I also saw those slow cookers in Tesco and wondered about getting one.

smugmarried - could you please let us know if they're any good?! Thanks!