Tower T16015 Three Pot Slow Cooker with Independent Temperature Controls, Keep Warm Function, 4.5L, Stainless Steel,Black

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For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Rice and pasta dishes work best cooked on high for the shortest time possible. Always use easy-cook rice, rinsed well first – the more starch you rinse from the rice, the better the finished result. When testing these slow cookers we were keen to try out each of their main cooking settings, so while a more simple manual slow cooker was used to make a stew or simple curry, we pressure cooked meat and steamed fish in the more complex slow cookers on the market. When slow cookers came with digital settings we attempted delay-start recipes and tested how easy they were to use.

A slow cooker allows you to cook a variety of hearty meals without hassle, from a creamy korma to a homemade vegetable stew When it comes to buying a slow cooker, there are several factors to consider, such as how many people you’re usually cooking for, what price point you’re at and what features are a must. When we tested its slow cooking mode we found that it's almost too good at retaining moisture. Recipes that came out more saucy in some slow cookers were a little less rich because it's also designed to be an airtight pressure cooker. That can be remedied though by adding less liquid or taking into account the liquid that will come out of meat and veggies when you add them. Yes, you can turn almost any recipe into a slow cooker meal! Find a similar recipe that’s written as a slow cooker recipe and use those instructions, or follow these steps. Spoon rests- Each ceramic dish has a spoon notch for super easy serving, when closing the lid to keep your food warm youwon't need to remove the spoon from it's pot.Independent heat controls- Each 1.5L pot has a heating element control for cooking at different temperatures. Food warmer- Ideal for large family gatherings as it can be used as a food warmer for a self service buffet. They also calculate the energy consumed by each model to see how economical they are, and measure the moisture lost when cooking to ensuring your dinner won't end up dried out.

A slow cooker is an electric appliance that simmers food at a low temperature over a long period of time. Because of this low-and-slow method, slow cookers are great for breaking down and tenderizing large pieces of meat like pot roasts or beef stews. But that’s not all they can do. Slow cookers are also a home cook’s go-to choice for soups and ribs, plus dips, drinks and bread.

Learn how to use a slow cooker, what to cook in it and so much more with this definitive guide to everything slow cookers.

Off, Low, High, and Keep Warm settings– Offering both simplicity and versatility to your cooking experience. The advantage of this is not leaving all that lovely seared flavour behind in a pan, and it reduces washing-up. Finally, look for a slow cooker with a transparent lid, so you can keep an eye on your food’s progress. Lifting the lid of a slow cooker while it’s in use lets out heat and steam, prolonging cooking time. It’s always best to be able to see what’s going on without doing so. Are slow cookers easy to clean? Slow cookers range in capacity, from a compact 1.5 litres up to 7 litres. As a general guide, a 1.5 to 2.3-litre capacity is great for two people, a larger 4 to 4.5 litres will feed four, and 5.5 to 7 litres is ideal for four to six people.