Slow Cookers To Make Dinner Simple

This appliance from Morphy Richards helps you get the best out of cheaper cuts of meat. Sear and Stew is different to traditional ceramic slow cookers, due to its aluminium non-stick hob-proof pot, which means you can sear and slow cook from start to finish in one cooking pot - making the slow cooking process even more efficient. Get your meat started on the hob in the hob-safe pot, then move it across to the slow cooker base. Once your pot is in the slow cooker base, simply select either the high or low cooking setting and set the countdown timer depending on when you want your meal ready for and in anything from four to 12 hours, you will have a delicious casserole, chilli, curry or a multitude of other warming favourites.

Customer review: "A fab purchase - easy to use and clean and lightweight too - works brilliantly with slow cooker liners too for fuss free cooking that means no cleaning."

The ceramic pot is detachable which means you can serve it up at the table and makes it really easy to clean. When buying a slow cooker, go for one that feeds slightly more than you need. This Crock-Pot is 4.7 litres and feeds up to six people, which is perfect for leftovers. You don't have to fill it every time if you'd rather not have leftovers, but it's great if friends or family are coming to stay and you need to feed a few more.

Customer review: "The food comes out very tasty even if I put in lower quality cuts of meat. It saves money because I can use cheaper meat and put in more vegetables."

This no-prep slow cooker from Lakeland will allow you to cook delicious healthy meals effortlessly with time to spare. Just prepare all our ingredients, add them to the slow cooker, select one of the three cooking modes available (High, Low, Auto) and set the timer. The removable ceramic pot is easy to clean, and you can also clean the ceramic pot in the dishwasher for extra convenience. Plus, there's an encircling element for ease of even and efficient cooking.

Customer review: "I am very pleased with my slow cooker. It's easy to use, economical and feels sturdy. Also, it looks smart on the worktop. Very reasonable price too. I wish I had bought one years ago."

Another entry from Crockpot, this new TimeSelect Digital Slow Cooker, offers two ways to cook so you can tailor your meal to the amount of time you have to prepare it - ideal for busy households. Its large capacity means you can whip up a batch of your favourite chilli or slow-cooked curry or cook an entire chicken that will make plenty of meals during the week. Its nifty schedule feature enables you to set up your meal but delays the start time of the cook for up to 12 hours, so it's timed and ready for when you get back in from work or wherever you've been.

If you don't like the idea of lots of different gadgets and appliances cluttering your kitchen and cupboards, then this is the solution. This Instant Pot performs seven different functions in one. As well as being a slow cooker, this pot can also be used as a pressure cooker, rice cooker, sauté/browning, yoghurt maker, steamer and warmer. The large, easy-to-use control panel has 14 built-in programmes, dual pressure, automatic keep-warm and three temperatures for sauté and slow cook.

Customer review: "I love my instant pot it gets used every week for something, it’s a really good accompaniment to my air fryer I hardly use the oven at all. I was a bit nervous about getting it because I’ve never used anything with pressure before. However having watch some YouTube videos, this gave me some confidence and it’s actually a breeze to use. I love it. It’s brilliant at making casseroles, stews makes an amazing gammon joint. You can do a stew in 30 minutes with dumplings. I would say if you are a bit nervous about this just go for it because it is real brilliant thing to use in the kitchen just as a family with lots of kids it reduces the time you spend cooking. I can do mashed potatoes in four minutes. There are so many recipes out there on the internet you really can’t go wrong. It just reduces how much time you spend cooking which is brilliant if you’re a busy mum or just a busy person in general."

This slow cooker is great for large families thanks to the 6-litre capacity. The cooking element encircles the cook pot, which ensures even heat distribution. Normally, the element is beneath the pot, and food can get encrusted on down there. This Lakeland 6L Slow Cooker is a well worthwhile investment for cheaper family meals and batch cooking.

Customer review: "The cooker is great for batch cooking like stews or a chilli con carne. Portioned up and put in the freezer, so easy and money saving. This is a kitchen must gadget that everyone should invest in. Enjoy. You won’t be disappointed."

Morphy Richards 460017 3.5 Litre Ceramic Slow Cooker is a versatile choice for a medium-sized household. The oval-shaped 3.5L ceramic pot is ideal for joints of meat as well as casseroles, curries and chillies. The easy-to-use dial allows you to select your cooking temperature; Low (6-12 hours), Medium (4-10 hours) or High (3-8 hours). A variety of recipes are included within the product instruction manual for you to enjoy. The toughened glass lid means you can view the cooking process without letting heat escape, and the removable ceramic pot is an ideal serving dish. When you're done, simply pop the ceramic cooking pot in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.

Customer review: "As someone who cooks plenty and a busy working woman. I needed a slow cooker that was easy no fuss to use, easy clean, stylish and reliable. This product ticks all the boxes. I can easily get 4/5 big portions for the family. Best thing I've bought, highly recommend."