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My new slow cooker
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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It’s terrific.
It’s digital and it has snazzy blue digital display.
I bought it last week and so far I’ve done chilli, chicken curry, chicken casserole, cottage pie and a bolognese.
All have been delicious, spare the slightly undercooked potato on my cottage pie.
Anyone got any interesting delicious slow cooker recipes or ideas?
I really wanna try making a cake in it 
Oh… nearly forgot, tits arse fanny cock. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"You big show off 
What you really need to make is fudge it’s so yummy "
Come on.
Genuinely I’m after ideas and advice.
I’m absolutely loving the throw it all in and leave it until Mrs tender gets home from work and we can all eat together. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Slow cooked gammon.
Just on its own?
Do you need to submerge it in water?
Is it something you’ve done yourself?
Thank you violet!"
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/539657967845713263/ |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It’s definitely time to get the slow cooker out. Usually a casserole or Stokie Lobby. "
Feels great coming in from the cold dark night to a hot bowl of comfort food |
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Ooooooooo, we could have tender Sam in it 
Syrup sponge pudding - do the normal recipe, stick it in a pudding basin with loose foil top, stand it in the slow cooker with water about halfway up and then steam away.
You can also do roast chicken - put the breast upside down.
Minestrone soup (Google Eighth Day Minestrone soup recipe and just chuck it all in)
Curries - various
Pork loin - put white wine over and slowly poach
Slow cooked ribs - smother in BBQ sauce or other desired sauce and cook for ages |
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
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"You big show off
What you really need to make is fudge it’s so yummy
Come on.
Genuinely I’m after ideas and advice.
I’m absolutely loving the throw it all in and leave it until Mrs tender gets home from work and we can all eat together."
I make soup in mine or a whole chicken |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Oh wow nice! Slow cookers are amazing I’m getting mine out next week! I usually do beef or a leg of lamb  I’ve done ribs too if you like them 8 hrs … they just fall off the bone so tasty! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What about lamb shanks or some kind of tagine?
Lamb shank is definitely on my weekend meal plan.
Again though, would you submerge them in water?"
I don’t know, I’m following to get ideas too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Slow coookers are awesome! Food tastes so good and tender when it’s done.
There’s loads of good free recipes on the Tesco Sainsbury and Aldi websites. Can recommend the slow cooked pulled pork on the Aldi site.
Never done a cake in mine, but I use a smart plug socket with mine so I can remotely switch it on and off, they only work with analogue slow cookers though.
Why no one has a UK-sold fully remotely-controllable smart home, smart cooker I’ll never know. They are sold in the U.S so why not here I don’t know! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"You big show off
What you really need to make is fudge it’s so yummy .
Would he become a fudge packer if he posted a batch of to you..??"
Fully signed up member here, would you like some fudge packed? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What about lamb shanks or some kind of tagine?
Lamb shank is definitely on my weekend meal plan.
Again though, would you submerge them in water?
I don’t know, I’m following to get ideas too "
Yes I’d put a some water in but wouldn’t complete submerge them |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just started doing this one. Put some sliced tin peaches in the bottom evenly spaced out. Put a sponge mix over and cook. Upside down cake.
Absolutely burnt and soggy on first attempt. Lol. Second and recent ones were a lot better. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Slow cooked gammon.
Just on its own?
Do you need to submerge it in water?
Is it something you’ve done yourself?
Thank you violet!
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/539657967845713263/"
Perfect, thanks again. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Cakes are good, but put a tea towel under the lid to stop the condensation dripping back into the cake mix and making it soggy. "
That’s what I’m talking about.
Thank you  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Slow cooked gammon.
Just on its own?
Do you need to submerge it in water?
Is it something you’ve done yourself?
Thank you violet!
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/539657967845713263/
Perfect, thanks again."
Do a large joint so it’s dinner for one night and have the leftovers in your sandwiches. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Lamb shanks are great in the slow cooker - make sure you've properly seared them, lightly fry some celery, carrots, onion and minced garlic, bottle of cheap red stuff, plonk it all in with some thyme (ideally tie it with twine so it's easier to remove), bay leaves and beef stock. And a good tablespoon of tomato puree. Make sure you season the shanks properly and also the fried soffrito base - pat the shanks dry for the best finish.
I normally cook it on low heat for about 9/10 hours, high around 5. Low is best because then the onions are cara_elized beautifully with it all.
Serve with mint jelly and potato dauphinoise, perfect.
You can also do macaroni cheese in the slow cooker without having to make a roux - use whole milk, butter, you'll have to pre cook the pasta but then add all the cheese you fancy; taleggio, mozzarella (not the wet soggy stuff) raclette, good old fashioned cheddar (but medium at least, you won't be able to taste mild). |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Slow cooked gammon.
Just on its own?
Do you need to submerge it in water?
Is it something you’ve done yourself?
Thank you violet!
Cook it in full fat "
That sounds sweeeet |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I really should use my slow cooker more, now is definitely the time for it. Glad you're loving yours Sam. I don't have any ideas but following this to get some myself. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Oh wow nice! Slow cookers are amazing I’m getting mine out next week! I usually do beef or a leg of lamb I’ve done ribs too if you like them 8 hrs … they just fall off the bone so tasty!"
Ribs!
Good shout brother |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Slow cookers are great for knocking something up the day before and reheating the next day … all the flavours mix together to give an much richer meal. At Xmas I use it to prepare the ham in pear cider and then roast it with a honey and mustard glaze and use ginger instead of cloves to give it an festive taste |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I did a lamb breast stew with barley yesterday for tonight's tea as it's always better the day after and it was delicious never done a desert in it though. |
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"You big show off
What you really need to make is fudge it’s so yummy .
Would he become a fudge packer if he posted a batch of to you..??
Fully signed up member here, would you like some fudge packed?"
Like you I’m a giver but a generous offer none the less.. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Ooo beef bourginion works amazingly slow cooked, as does jambalaya if you're wanting to step away from the casseroles of Autumn. I was going to type up how to do both of those but two long posts on a thread is too much even for me. You're welcome associate. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Slow coookers are awesome! Food tastes so good and tender when it’s done.
There’s loads of good free recipes on the Tesco Sainsbury and Aldi websites. Can recommend the slow cooked pulled pork on the Aldi site.
Never done a cake in mine, but I use a smart plug socket with mine so I can remotely switch it on and off, they only work with analogue slow cookers though.
Why no one has a UK-sold fully remotely-controllable smart home, smart cooker I’ll never know. They are sold in the U.S so why not here I don’t know!"
Cheers, I’ll check out the Aldi recipe.
You sound like a man that knows his gadgets |
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I make my Christmas pudding in mine. Just steamed on high in the sealed pudding basin.
Rice pudding is gorgeous and I keep seeing Facebook feeds about Pavlova done in the slow cooker that I need to try.
Corned beef - cover with water. 10 black peppercorns, 2 bay leaves and a tablespoon of brown sugar. On low for 8hrs.
Roast chicken - skin doesnt crisp up, but meat so tender it falls off bone.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No receipe ideas from me your unhelpful friend, just a request to come for dinner. Aka me and henriette drinking all the prosecco while you're in the kitchen, naked chef style |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Lamb shanks are great in the slow cooker - make sure you've properly seared them, lightly fry some celery, carrots, onion and minced garlic, bottle of cheap red stuff, plonk it all in with some thyme (ideally tie it with twine so it's easier to remove), bay leaves and beef stock. And a good tablespoon of tomato puree. Make sure you season the shanks properly and also the fried soffrito base - pat the shanks dry for the best finish.
I normally cook it on low heat for about 9/10 hours, high around 5. Low is best because then the onions are cara_elized beautifully with it all.
Serve with mint jelly and potato dauphinoise, perfect.
You can also do macaroni cheese in the slow cooker without having to make a roux - use whole milk, butter, you'll have to pre cook the pasta but then add all the cheese you fancy; taleggio, mozzarella (not the wet soggy stuff) raclette, good old fashioned cheddar (but medium at least, you won't be able to taste mild)."
Frizz!
Thanks very much |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Slow cooked gammon.
Just on its own?
Do you need to submerge it in water?
Is it something you’ve done yourself?
Thank you violet!
Cook it in full fat "
Full fat c o k e.....  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"No receipe ideas from me your unhelpful friend, just a request to come for dinner. Aka me and henriette drinking all the prosecco while you're in the kitchen, naked chef style "
It just happened that a crate of Prosecco was delivered yesterday
Your skills are more suited to the bedroom my delicious slow fooker friend
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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Try mutton or lamb dhansak , I do it on the hob takes 4-5 so is tricky , but it’s amazing, the mix of hot chilli, warmth of cloves,cinnamon, cardamon, sweetness of honey, lentils and pineapple and mutton done super slow, feel free to pm for recipe |
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I do so much in mine as I have more time in the mornings. Gammon - just pour a can of over it. Pork joint - again a can of and you’ve got pulled pork. Whole chicken (upside down so the juices run to the breast) lamb joints. Chilli, casseroles, curry, even lasagne (you just don’t get the crispy top).
Couldn’t do without it. Have fun with your new toy |
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"I do so much in mine as I have more time in the mornings. Gammon - just pour a can of over it. Pork joint - again a can of and you’ve got pulled pork. Whole chicken (upside down so the juices run to the breast) lamb joints. Chilli, casseroles, curry, even lasagne (you just don’t get the crispy top).
Couldn’t do without it. Have fun with your new toy "
Oh it missed the word Coke. A can of Coke |
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"It’s terrific.
It’s digital and it has snazzy blue digital display.
I bought it last week and so far I’ve done chilli, chicken curry, chicken casserole, cottage pie and a bolognese.
All have been delicious, spare the slightly undercooked potato on my cottage pie.
Anyone got any interesting delicious slow cooker recipes or ideas?
I really wanna try making a cake in it
Oh… nearly forgot, tits arse fanny cock."
o/p my first laugh of the day ha ha thanks! |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"Why are slow cookers better than just banging it in the oven for a couple of hours?
I need to get mine out and try again.  "
I've never really got on with my slow cooker.
I mostly use it to keep stews or curry warm now. |
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"Why are slow cookers better than just banging it in the oven for a couple of hours?
I need to get mine out and try again. "
I have more time in the morning. So it’s just easier for the way my life is. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Shoulder of pork, cooked in full fat ..
Top tip - if you're following a non slow cooker recipe, half the amount of liquid stated - a slow cooker keeps a lot more liquid within the pot so you don't need as much as say simmering on hob..
Enjoy!
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By *an4funMan
over a year ago
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"Why are slow cookers better than just banging it in the oven for a couple of hours?
I need to get mine out and try again. "
I've often wondered this too. I'd much prefer a fast cooker that doesn't use microwaves |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Lamb Shanks are perfect in a slow cooker, all falls off the bone when cooked and all the juices go in the gravy. Whack some nice veggies in there and you have a quality, tasty dinner |
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"It’s terrific.
It’s digital and it has snazzy blue digital display.
I bought it last week and so far I’ve done chilli, chicken curry, chicken casserole, cottage pie and a bolognese.
All have been delicious, spare the slightly undercooked potato on my cottage pie.
Anyone got any interesting delicious slow cooker recipes or ideas?
I really wanna try making a cake in it
Oh… nearly forgot, tits arse fanny cock."
did you get it from Morrison's lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Pork ribs.
Full fat .
Take off the membrane, slice the ribs so they fit in your pot, throw over the till they are more or less submerged. Leave them for 8-10 hours.....after 8-10 hours have the oven on full whack....put the ribs on some foil on a baking sheet, put your preferred BBQ on (quite like reggae reggae personally) let it bubble till it's all sticky (20min ISH)
Eat. |
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"It’s terrific.
It’s digital and it has snazzy blue digital display.
I bought it last week and so far I’ve done chilli, chicken curry, chicken casserole, cottage pie and a bolognese.
All have been delicious, spare the slightly undercooked potato on my cottage pie.
Anyone got any interesting delicious slow cooker recipes or ideas?
I really wanna try making a cake in it
Oh… nearly forgot, tits arse fanny cock."
Use the bolognese recipe to do the meat for a lasagne, then finish it in the oven.
I use chunks of beef and pork belly (along with bacon lardons) and cook it until the meat falls apart, rather than using mince. Pop in a beef stock cube and a dash of soy sauce in there too to really kick it up a notch.
Bam! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Why are slow cookers better than just banging it in the oven for a couple of hours?
I need to get mine out and try again.
I've often wondered this too. I'd much prefer a fast cooker that doesn't use microwaves"
I had a bread maker and the bread tasted like shit. I only used it because it smelled lovely. |
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