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Had mine for years Stella and wouldn't be without it. I put my food in, in the morning go out for the day and food all cooked on return. But joints will be cooked overnight, as UJ says.
I wouldn't be without mine either. Fine for joints, although I tend to use mine more for casseroles. Go for it, Stella! And you can probably get one for £20-30 if you shop around. I've had mine for 35 years!!
I have two, of different sizes. I hate the preparation part, but once everything is in...lovely, go out and about, do your own thing, and know that dinner is gently cooking without fear.
I usually do pork and cider or beef casseroles. Condition of meat afterwards can be hit and miss. I know I should use them more often, and trying out different recipes too.
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.
I don't eat meat but all my meat eaters love the meat that comes out of the slow cooker, only thing doesn't seem to do so well is turkey, it according to them all goes a bit dry.