New Slow Cooker.

I got bored of food I could only cook in the microwave so ordered a new slow cooker from Argos.
It came on Thursday and I bought food yesterday to cook in it

First of all I opened it and had to think which small third world country would be interested in having soup with me.
Its absolutely massive. I didnt realised what size it was till I unboxed it today 6.5 ltr

I cut up into chunks some chicken breast, potatoes, celery, Green beans an onion and carrots. I put 450 ml of chicken stock and some mixed herbs in, switched on for 30 min at low power then turned up to high for the last 4 hours. I cannot see actual liquid but i can see something bubbling away not far below the veg.

I sneaked a fork under the lid and speared a piece of carrot off the top which seems hot and cooked. How long would i need to wait till I know its all cooked??

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From the days when I posted recipes. This may tickle your taste buds

http://www.over50sforum.com/showthre...646#post751646

Re: New Slow Cooker.

That would be well cooked by now MC

A whole chicken would only need 4 hours on low

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The good thing about them is they can be left on for hours! But try not to lift the lid too much, if cooking on low, as it could drastically reduce the heat.

I do a mean pork, cider and casserole in mine, bought from Wilko, and it is small enough for my needs. It’s 1.5L and fits nicely on the worktop.

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MC, we had a whole thread about slow cookers, have a look here:


http://www.over50sforum.com/showthre...t=slow+cookers

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I couldn't be without my slow cooker,mine is huge also,great for growing families, i cook a massive batch,then divide into tubs,and freeze ,ihave made,soup,spagetti bolognese, sweet and sour chicken,lasagne and many more,i save an awful lot of money.

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I tend to use mine more in winter..Good hearty meals piping hot I also pre cook meat it it for pies....the gravy is always good

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Hi

I absolutely love mine.

It has an automatic setting, just press the button and forget.