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Old 10-08-2008, 11:18
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I bought one a few weeks ago and have used it for coq au vin, beef stew and I even throw in chilli or bolognaise and cook that for a few hours in it. I was wondering whether anyone here had one and what they've found to be successful in theirs.

Yes, I can Google and I have bought cookbooks but it's not the same as word of mouth! Thank you.
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Old 10-08-2008, 11:21
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This was a good thread for you.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...t=Slow+Cookers
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Old 10-08-2008, 11:24
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Whoops! Thanks for that, I should have looked harder.
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Old 10-08-2008, 16:25
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Slow cookers are very popular in the USA, they call them crockpots. This lady has a blog, she has a recipe for every day of the year!

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/
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Old 10-08-2008, 18:00
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she looks like a crackpot
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Old 10-08-2008, 22:58
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she looks like a crackpot
She does!
Anyway I put a joint of beef in, bizarre! It was so tender that it just fell apart when I tried to carve it. My kids were having to ask for lumps instead of slices.
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Old 10-08-2008, 23:02
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She does!
Anyway I put a joint of beef in, bizarre! It was so tender that it just fell apart when I tried to carve it. My kids were having to ask for lumps instead of slices.
wow, you've got the ultimate lumps of beef there sounds lovely cooked there
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Old 10-08-2008, 23:38
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Brisket of beef is a really cheap cut and it does really well in the slow cooker. Takes a long time tho but the cost isn't too much despite the time and power used.

Anything that needs long slow cooking such as stew or rice is brilliant in them. The meat or vegetables are really tender.

I do find if you want beef slices, you are better oven roasting the joint.
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Old 11-08-2008, 11:08
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There are thousands of recipes here:
RecipeZaar

It's useful to read the reviews too.
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Old 11-08-2008, 11:47
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I love my slow cooker - but i tend to only use it in the winter.

I love browning joints in the pan, and then slow cooking them for about 11hrs. They are soooo blummin tender.

I have about 3 cookery books, and one in particular was very good. I think i tried 3-4 recipes out of it last year, mainly chicken / beef stews etc ...... but i cant get enough of the joints !!

I also like the fact that you can buy cheaper meat, and it turns out beautifully. I went off supermarket joints of beef as they were chewy and nasty, but shove them in the slow cooker - and its delicious.
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Old 12-08-2008, 21:33
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I love my slow cooker - but i tend to only use it in the winter.

I love browning joints in the pan, and then slow cooking them for about 11hrs. They are soooo blummin tender.

I have about 3 cookery books, and one in particular was very good. I think i tried 3-4 recipes out of it last year, mainly chicken / beef stews etc ...... but i cant get enough of the joints !!

I also like the fact that you can buy cheaper meat, and it turns out beautifully. I went off supermarket joints of beef as they were chewy and nasty, but shove them in the slow cooker - and its delicious.
That's what I'm finding! You can stick any old gristle in there and it comes out like butter! I am kind of stuck on stews/casseroles etc, I need more inspiration. The USA sites tend to add tins of condensed soup etc where I'd rather have "proper" food!

Thanks for the link Erithacus, that looks interesting especially with the photos too, I'll check it out!
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