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05-04-2014, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Stella H ->
Wow, that's a good bargain UJ, thanks. I'll take a look. What do you mean Jazzi about the meat being a bit 'hit and miss'? I want to use mine a lot for joints of meat, especially beef so will be a bit disappointed if it doesn't turn out well.

As I suggested Stella darlin' - if you cook the joint overnight the meat will be that tender you won't be able to pick it up on a fork.

Just a little tip, if the joint is trussed in string, leave it thus, but place a saucer upside down inside the slow cooker (this stops the string sticking to the ceramic pot of the slow cooker).
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05-04-2014, 02:08 PM
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Thanks Julie and Uncle Joe. I'll remember that advice.
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05-04-2014, 06:30 PM
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Re: Slow cooker

Originally Posted by Stella H ->
Wow, that's a good bargain UJ, thanks. I'll take a look. What do you mean Jazzi about the meat being a bit 'hit and miss'? I want to use mine a lot for joints of meat, especially beef so will be a bit disappointed if it doesn't turn out well.
Some casseroles have turned out with the meat being a bit tough and chewy. It doesn't always become tender.

A recent steak one cooked ok though (defrosted the last portion, reheating in a saucepan with dumplings). After reheating it was still tender enough.

Been quite disappointed with some.
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05-04-2014, 07:34 PM
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Oh dear Jazzi, don't know now if I dare cook a beef or pork joint in it then, it would be a lot of money to waste on the meat.
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05-04-2014, 07:37 PM
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Does yours have a high and low setting ? because ours boils on a high setting but cooks slowly on the low and makes a lot of difference in the texture of the meat.
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05-04-2014, 07:42 PM
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Don't know if you are asking me or asking Jazzi, Julie. If me, I haven't bought mine yet.
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05-04-2014, 07:49 PM
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Yes, I use the correct (low) setting. (That's me answering the question...)
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05-04-2014, 07:55 PM
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Sorry was Jazzi - wonder if it runs hot though, as no matter how tough meat is a slow cooker should turn it into a very tender piece.
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05-04-2014, 08:37 PM
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I'm with Julie on this, Jazzi. I've never had anything out of my slow cooker that has not been tender. How long to you cook things for?
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05-04-2014, 09:18 PM
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Same here, never had meat that has been tough be it a joint or casserole.
 
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