Crockpot Electric Slow Cooker | Programmable Digital Display | Large 7.5L Capacity (up to 10 People) | Keep Warm Function & 20-Hour Countdown Timer | Stainless Steel [CSC063]

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While the pressure lid is quite chunky, it will go easily in a drawer or cupboard along with the racks. Multi-cookers are also worth considering, as these machines offer additional cooking methods, including pressure cooking and air frying, which are speedier ways to cook.

The key is remembering to close the vent (the float vent is left open for slow cooking) during cooking and then you just have to wait until it has finished cooking and depressurising for next steps. For example, you can get a Ninja skewer stand to cook up to 15 kebabs at once, a roasting sling to easily lift meat in and out of the pot and a crisping rack that can be used to hold things like taco shells and bacon. 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. I can see how this is really for cooking meat and would greatly reduce the time needed to cook a big joint – which you could then roast in the same pot by swapping the pressure lid for the standard attached lid. As intended, the pressure cooker cuts cooking time by up to 70 percent, and the pasta I cooked in it for mac and cheese took no cooking time, just the time it took for the machine to reach pressure.Ninja’s unique TenderCrisp Technology cooks and crisps for delicious results in a fraction of the time.

Slow cooking is a great way to prepare hearty meals without the mess and fuss of usual meal prep, simply put all your ingredients in to the slow cooker, set the timer and let it do its magic.I used to it to roast parsnips for a soup, and made potato wedges in it, but the thing it surprised me with the most was how good it is for cooking bread. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. You place your food inside a sealed pouch and then pop it into a temperature-controlled water bath to cook. From Mediterranean paellas to fragrant curries and deliciously tender joints of roast beef, dinnertime possibilities are endless with a slow cooker – and the best part is, once you’ve done your prep you can leave the appliance to play chef while you get on with your day.

If you’re looking for something more high end, we recommend the Ninja OP350UK 6L 9 in 1 Multi Cooker that has nine different functions to cook up a three-course meal in no time. Whether it’s a new recipe or your grandma’s classic slow-cooked beef stew, you can cook a surprisingly wide range of dishes in a slow cooker.I was most excited to check the Ninja's slow cooking skills to see if this all-in-one could be a replacement for my existing slow cooker. It took me a while to find something to test this setting, but some slightly-past-their-best cherry tomatoes ended up being the perfect candidate. of French fries, and a 2-tier reversible rack – perfect for layering ingredients to cook complete meals on 3 levels, or raising food for steaming, baking and grilling.

Our experts said it retained moisture excellently and produced a particularly delicious beef stew, which was full of tender, flavourful meat. Having not tested this model, I can't confirm if they meet that promise, but what does appeal to me is the smart lid. In fact, they're real multi-taskers, even up to the challenge of cooking a whole cut of meat – including sweet and salty coca cola ham or a tender beef joint. Also useful for when (teen) DS1, DH and I all want to eat at different times due to different arrival times and evening activities. Hannah is our homes editor, specialising in reviewing the latest kitchen appliances, cleaning products, mattresses and bedding, and crafting equipment.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. This is great for meat and fish, but I found it was brilliant for finishing anything with a cheesy topping like a pasta bake.