I've just bought a slow cooker ... give me your recipe ideas

[Reynard]

We've tried that but there's always that scudgy bit at the high tide mark that is hard work to shift.

Hmm, can't say I've had undue problems with this, but some things are more prone to leaving bits that want soaking than others. Here, the main culprits are things tomato-y and whenever I do pulled pork, due to the bbq sauce.

 

[EltonFrog]

I’m not sure I see the point of slow cookers. Can’t one cook in any pot on a low heat?

 

[Reynard]

I’m not sure I see the point of slow cookers. Can’t one cook in any pot on a low heat?

Yes, you can.

But, a slow cooker uses less liquid, the food won't burn nor dry out (due to the shape of the pot rim and lid), and it is more efficient energy-wise than using the hob or the oven.

For me, the winner is the fact that I can load it up in the morning, turn it on and leave it well alone while I'm out / doing something else. If using either of the other methods, then regular checks are required to avoid potential disasters. Plus, IMHO, you get a much better flavour in a slow cooker than otherwise.

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

I’m not sure I see the point of slow cookers. Can’t one cook in any pot on a low heat?

Another advantage is that it leaves the oven free to cook things at high temperatures.

 

[Reynard]

Another advantage is that it leaves the oven free to cook things at high temperatures.

Like roasties

 

[Cuchilo]

Like roasties

 

[Brains]

We got given a slow cooker.
After 5 years unused in the cupboard it went to the charity shop.

 

[Dave7]

We've tried that but there's always that scudgy bit at the high tide mark that is hard work to shift.

Its no good if you cant move your scrudgy bits

 

[Dave7]

Yes when I pull my pork, I get sauce everywhere!

Tomatoe sauce

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I've just discovered you can make bread in a slow cooker! The amazing Jack Monroe has the details on her site at https://cookingonabootstrap.com/2019/01/11/slow-cooker-bread-recipe/

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Now buy some of these (other suppliers are available) - we've just started using them and they are absolutely brilliant. Saves an awful lot of hassle on the cleaning front. Plus, with the addition of a small zip tie you can just check excess contents in the fridge awaiting the next meal.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TOR2...t=&hvlocphy=9046716&hvtargid=pla-420235817670

Quite by chance saw these in a Pound shop today for a, er, pound.

 

[Reynard]

I've just discovered you can make bread in a slow cooker! The amazing Jack Monroe has the details on her site at https://cookingonabootstrap.com/2019/01/11/slow-cooker-bread-recipe/

It's pretty well much a slow cooker version of no-knead bread...

 

[theclaud]

I've just discovered you can make bread in a slow cooker! The amazing Jack Monroe has the details on her site at https://cookingonabootstrap.com/2019/01/11/slow-cooker-bread-recipe/

Doesn't look bad. Might try that.

Like the kneading instructions.

First drive your palm into the dough and push it away from you like a mugger trying to nick your mobile phone on a dark night. POW! Grab it by the scruff of the neck at the back and pull it back towards you. Flip it over. Throw it down. Whack it again. BAM! This should feel satisfying and slightly bizarre. Repeat, putting your back into it, really driving the force of your forearm and shoulder into it, until you feel it start to spring to life beneath your hands. If it starts to stick, add a tad more flour. Set to one side for 20 minutes to relax a little after you’ve duffed it about a bit.

 

[MossCommuter]

Did anyone mention brisket yet? Brown it, stick it on top of roughly chopped onions, pack with chunks of carrot round the side with mushrooms. One glass of red wine with an oxo, anything else you fancy in there too(chili, garlic paste, tomato paste, whatever)

Cook it

Take out the meat and carrots and keep them warm, brown the onion gravy with granules or something (I know ). Use a hand whizzer to make it smooth.

Serve with jackets and greens. Bring the whole joint to the table for people to pull apart with two forks.

 

[srw]

I was wondering how to reconcile this:

no-knead bread

with the detailed quote...

Like the kneading instructions

I suspect that Wales beats East Anglia.


Back to recipes. We chuck chicken bones in the freezer, and after a clear out yesterday threw them in the slow cooker with some pepper and herbs to make stock. Around Christmas we used it to cook a whole tongue - better than boiling.