Slow Cooker recipes

Glebee

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Oh for sure it was better than nice, I used a mixture of Aldis stout and leek sausages (full pack) and some of my local butchers own recipe sausages.

The Aldi ones are the real prominent ones in the photo - and tbh next time I make it (and their will be a next time) ill prob go in with 2 x packs of the Aldi ones. They were dam good
Went with the chilli beans flavour very well together

My mouth is watering......

Glebee

km79 wrote: »

What did you have with it out of interest?

I had couscous with mine, very fancy.....:D:D

McMurphy

km79 wrote: »

What did you have with it out of interest?

Nothing, it didn't really need it.

The young lad had some bread with his - no shock there cos he'd eat a bread sandwich:D

rawn

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

km79 wrote: »

What did you have with it out of interest?

Nothing, it didn't really need it.

The young lad had some bread with his - no shock there cos he'd eat a bread sandwich:D

A stew like that deserves some fresh, crusty bread rolls *drool*

Gloomtastic!

Was making bread today and, as is normal in the winter during the day, there’s nowhere warm in this house to help with rising/proving. Pulled out the slow cooker and turned it to ‘Warm’. Perfect temperature for prepping dough!

LirW

That is brilliant, why did I never think of that?!

SteM

There's a 200 recipe book on sale on Amazon today for 99p. It's a Kindle edition so it'll save on shelf space, might be of some use to someone.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004EEODGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_aFbIAbZ7YDRPY

sashafierce

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rawn

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Frying them gives them more color and depth of flavour. I very rarely do that, i usually chuck everything in raw.

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harr

sashafierce wrote: »

Amyone had any success with desserts made in the slow cooker?

Never did a full dessert in my mine but I do put my Apples in it for the likes of apple crumble...
Drop of water , cinnamon and brown sugar and let them soften over a couple of hours.

Shefwedfan

Hi, just found this thread.....I am after getting a gift of one of theses...

https://www.morphyrichards.co.uk/Pdf/IB48728.pdf

I had always thought about buying a slow cooker but due to work schedule it never made sense. Now both of us are moving to 9-5 and it makes perfect sense.

Two questions if ok
Is the one above any good?
Any recommended one to buy if not?

I had that exact one for 3 years with no issues whatsoever. It supposedly was possible to use the inner pot on the hob to brown meat but I used it once and it wasn't great. Plus, it heats up like nobody's business and burns the handsoff you. much better to brown meat in a regular frying pan I found.

Only got rid of it because I bought an Instantpot, coincidentally, seeing as I just started a bargain thread having seen one on sale.

Shefwedfan

Deleted User wrote: »

I had that exact one for 3 years with no issues whatsoever. It supposedly was possible to use the inner pot on the hob to brown meat but I used it once and it wasn't great. Plus, it heats up like nobody's business and burns the handsoff you. much better to brown meat in a regular frying pan I found. Only got rid of it because I bought an Instantpot, coincidentally, seeing as I just started a bargain thread having seen one on sale.

Thanks for feedback, I was concerned it was a good one. I tried a stew but wasn't great...probably because I am doing wrong


I wouldn't bother using the inner pot to brown meat, plenty of pans to do that job:p

Dizzyblonde

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Thanks for feedback, I was concerned it was a good one. I tried a stew but wasn't great...probably because I am doing wrong


I wouldn't bother using the inner pot to brown meat, plenty of pans to do that job:p

The most common mistake people make is to use too much liquid. You need to halve the amount given in recipes for the oven or hob.

Shefwedfan

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

The most common mistake people make is to use too much liquid. You need to halve the amount given in recipes for the oven or hob.

My mate called it a broth and not a stew

Dizzyblonde

If you do a search of this thread you'll find recipes and lots of tips

Shefwedfan

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

If you do a search of this thread you'll find recipes and lots of tips

I have the recipes....my wife wants to try a whole chicken...I would rather baby steps first....but she will win in the end :P:P:P

blinding

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I have the recipes....my wife wants to try a whole chicken...I would rather baby steps first....but she will win in the end :P:P:P

Would ya have to Brown the Chicken in the Oven at the End .....To get that oven cooked Chicken ambience / taste etc .

Macy0161

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I have the recipes....my wife wants to try a whole chicken...I would rather baby steps first....but she will win in the end :P:P:P

A whole chicken is fine, once you accept it'll be more like shredded chicken/ fall apart afterwards.

Dizzyblonde wrote:

The most common mistake people make is to use too much liquid. You need to halve the amount given in recipes for the oven or hob.

You can also use a broth mix in it to absorb some of the liquid, but normally better when you can keep an eye on it, as hard to get the balance right.

NOVA MCMXCIV

Take 2 slow cookers, roast until brown. Add one tablespoon of sugar to a mix, stir until ready. Add one more slow cooker and a cup of salt. Pop it in the oven at 200 degrees. After 1 hour, remove the slow cookers and pop them in the fridge. After 3 hours, remove the slow cookers, add some seasoning and serve...

So:

3 slow cookers.
One tablespoon of sugar.
1 cup of salt.
Seasoning.

Delicious!

Jorda 12

This is amazing !

Whole Chicken

Ingredients:
Rub Ingredients for the Chicken
4 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Slow cooker
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 whole lemon quartered
Large chicken ( 4 lbs )
Directions:
Combine rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Rinse chicken with water and pat dry with paper towels.
Rub garlic all over outside of the chicken. Put garlic inside the chicken. Put the rub all over the outside and inside the chicken. Add quartered lemon to the inside of the chicken.
Place chicken in slow cooker .Cover slow cooker and cook chicken on low for 8 hours.
Allow chicken to rest after removing it for 5-10 minutes.

Cheshire Cat

NOVA MCMXCIV wrote: »

Take 2 slow cookers, roast until brown. Add one tablespoon of sugar to a mix, stir until ready. Add one more slow cooker and a cup of salt. Pop it in the oven at 200 degrees. After 1 hour, remove the slow cookers and pop them in the fridge. After 3 hours, remove the slow cookers, add some seasoning and serve...

So:

3 slow cookers.
One tablespoon of sugar.
1 cup of salt.
Seasoning.

Delicious!

Poor attempt. Try again!

Lady Haywire

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I have the recipes....my wife wants to try a whole chicken...I would rather baby steps first....but she will win in the end :P:P:P

I put a whole (Muscovy- large table breed) duck in one for 18 hours before. Sweetmotherofdivinejaysus. It was amazing.

NOVA MCMXCIV

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

Poor attempt. Try again!

Slow Cooker with Artichokes

2 Slow cookers.
1 tablespoon grape-seed oil.
1 cup of artichoke hearts, drained and halved.
1 onion, diced.
4 cloves garlic, chopped or more to taste.
1 Slow cooker broth.
1 cup of tomato sauce.
1 Cup of diced tomatoes.
1/2 cup pitted and roughly chopped Kalamata olives (optional).
1 teaspoon dried oregano.
1 teaspoon dried parsley.
1 teaspoon dried basil.
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
1 bay leaf.

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Take 2 slow cookers and cook in hot oil until browned, about 12 hours per side.
3. Pop slow cookers in the oven. Cover with artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic.
4. Pour in slow cooker broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir in olives, oregano, parsley, basil, cumin, bay leaf.
5. Cook on low until slow cooker is tender, about 72 hours.
6. Pop it on a plate.

Bon appetit?

Cheshire Cat

NOVA MCMXCIV wrote: »

Slow Cooker with Artichokes

Bon appetit?

Sounds much better

oleras

This must be what having a stroke feels like...:pac:

I cant understand those 2 posts above.

Shefwedfan

oleras wrote: »

This must be what having a stroke feels like...:pac:

I cant understand those 2 posts above.

I suspect it is supposed to be some sort of joke but I got lost

Shefwedfan

Jorda 12 wrote: »

This is amazing !

Whole Chicken

Ingredients:
Rub Ingredients for the Chicken
4 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Slow cooker
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 whole lemon quartered
Large chicken ( 4 lbs )
Directions:
Combine rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Rinse chicken with water and pat dry with paper towels.
Rub garlic all over outside of the chicken. Put garlic inside the chicken. Put the rub all over the outside and inside the chicken. Add quartered lemon to the inside of the chicken.
Place chicken in slow cooker .Cover slow cooker and cook chicken on low for 8 hours.
Allow chicken to rest after removing it for 5-10 minutes.

Would you not fire in a few spuds with that?

Jorda 12

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Would you not fire in a few spuds with that?

A few roasties in the oven would be nicer I think.

NOVA MCMXCIV

Jorda 12 wrote: »

A few roasties in the oven would be nicer I think.

NOVA MCMXCIV

I'm sorry! I'm going now! Forgive me...

km79

Gonna try one of the slow cooked Bangers recipes .
Anyone recommend some good bangers ?

Dizzyblonde

km79 wrote: »

Gonna try one of the slow cooked Bangers recipes .
Anyone recommend some good bangers ?

Tesco have jumbo sausages that are a good texture, I'd say they're be perfect for slow cooking.

cj maxx

I see a slow cooker in Tesco for 18e . Is it a good one and what should I look out for?
Thanks

Dizzyblonde

cjmc wrote: »

I see a slow cooker in Tesco for 18e . Is it a good one and what should I look out for?
Thanks

Slow cookers are very basic, the only real thing to be mindful of when buying one is the size. You don't want it to be too small.
On the subject of Tesco's slow cookers, some people have found that they're cooler than others and so take longer to cook in.

Glebee

5.5L slow cooker in Lidl also from Thurs 18th for 25euro

McMurphy

I'm about to start a pork and bean chilli for the slow cooker.

Will post pics when it's done.

heldel00

The pot of my slow cooker can be used on the hob to sear eg: stewing steak. Very handy. Saves on washing up.

54and56

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

I'm about to start a pork and bean chilli for the slow cooker.

Will post pics when it's done.

Is it still cooking???

Kat1170

Je_suis_Jean wrote:

Is it still cooking???

Well it is a slooooow cooker

McMurphy

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Is it still cooking???

Just in from work.

This is what was waiting for me.





Having it with a baked spud which is in the microwave as I type this.

1 extreme to the other lol.

Dizzyblonde

Looks amazing Johnny

goat2

in the past week, I have cooked a leg of lamb in the slow cooker, it came out brilliant, I have also done Bacon in the past, along with making jams, I find it such a great piece of kitchenware, and also the air fryer, less mess, and when sI make stews, I use liner, so no washing up

goat2

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

I never cover the meat with liquid, I throw in about a mugful and by the time it's finished cooking there's a lot more liquid in there. It's different if you're making a stew type dish.

I just season and put beef in slow cooker, without liquid, it will create its own anyway, I don't do it with any of my pot roasts

54and56

goat2 wrote: »

I have cooked a leg of lamb in the slow cooker, it came out brilliant

Would you mind sharing the recipe? I've a freezer full of legs of lamb (well 8-10 of them anyway) as we're all mad for lamb in the house and frequently BBQ it for Sunday dinner but never knew there was a nice way to slow cook it.

Also, I'm guessing if you can slow cook it you could possibly whack a frozen leg of lamb on low in the morning and it would be cooked by 6pm in the evening although I assume you couldn't brown a frozen leg of lamb before chucking it into the slow cooker????

goat2

Leave it thaw, season it, and whack it in, that is it, 5 to six hrs later, beautiful tender leg of lamb, and the juices can do for gravey, no mess or fuss

Teeley

What’s the best piece/type of beef joint to cook in the slow cooker? Thanks

54and56

goat2 wrote: »

Leave it thaw, season it, and whack it in, that is it, 5 to six hrs later, beautiful tender leg of lamb, and the juices can do for gravey, no mess or fuss

Is that 5-6 hours on low or high?