FabSwingers.com forum: What do you use your slow cooker for?

By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

Its chicken stew for us today, put it on a low setting before bed, woke up at six to its beautiful smell wafting up the stairs, it's already cooked and on the warm setting until midday.

Have a great day all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A beef joint is in mine today x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Filling an empty cupboard

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Filling an empty cupboard

Just got to get it out and use it as the food tastes amazing and they're really cheap to run.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Cooking things slowly.

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"A beef joint is in mine today x"

That's going to taste amazing.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

When I want food quickly I use my quick cooker.

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Cooking things slowly."

What's your favourite thing to cook in it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"When I want food quickly I use my quick cooker."

Fast food

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Filling an empty cupboard

Just got to get it out and use it as the food tastes amazing and they're really cheap to run."

A lot cheaper than putting the oven on !

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By *agertha73Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Curry yesterday, lasagna today!

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By *elloWoman
over a year ago

alpha centauri

Putting a chicken in later, I put the chicken in a slow cooker bag with some water and a stock and then under the bag I put potatoes.

If it's not a joint of meat then I also like cooking chowder in there too, delicious.

My oven broke in January and I never got it fixed/replaced so everything goes in the slow cooker and veg gets cooked in a spare kettle

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By *ociable-NottmCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Not a lot the Ninja has taken over

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

The cheap frozen meat comes out a treat in the slow cooker. Tomato based or stock based sauce

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Curry yesterday, lasagna today!"

Never made a lasagne in one bet it's lovely.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

When I have a medium amount of time I use my... Any guesses?

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Putting a chicken in later, I put the chicken in a slow cooker bag with some water and a stock and then under the bag I put potatoes.

If it's not a joint of meat then I also like cooking chowder in there too, delicious.

My oven broke in January and I never got it fixed/replaced so everything goes in the slow cooker and veg gets cooked in a spare kettle

Don't blame you it's a lot easier just put stuff in and walk away and it always taste's amazing.

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"The cheap frozen meat comes out a treat in the slow cooker. Tomato based or stock based sauce"

Brisket is really tasty dome in a slow cooker.

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By *agertha73Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Curry yesterday, lasagna today!

Never made a lasagne in one bet it's lovely."

It's better than you might imagine. Creamy and cheesy if you want it to be, and can get crunchy around the edges with a bit of colour. Never going to brown like in an oven, but still very good x

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"When I have a medium amount of time I use my... Any guesses?"

Medium cooker.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Filling an empty cupboard

That’s about all mine does too!

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Curry yesterday, lasagna today!

Never made a lasagne in one bet it's lovely.

It's better than you might imagine. Creamy and cheesy if you want it to be, and can get crunchy around the edges with a bit of colour. Never going to brown like in an oven, but still very good x"

Going to have to try it out, love lasagne.

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By *inky_CarpenterMan
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Almost everything! I use one of the Nija multifunction ones... Air-fryer, slow cooker, pressure cooker, steamer etc so almost never use the oven anymore.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

How does the cost compare to a gas oven?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rice pudding but only when I can get hold of milk straight from the farm

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"How does the cost compare to a gas oven?"

I think it would be a lot cheaper, I know it's cheaper than an electric fan oven.

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Rice pudding but only when I can get hold of milk straight from the farm

That sounds lovely as well.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Use my Slow cooker a lot, mainly stews, casseroles, Savory mince for cottage pies, Baked potato's, even baked cakes in it, Whole chickens.

Very economical to use compared to an electic fan oven.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve not used mine once yet. It’s been sat in my cupboard for 2 years. Oops.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

"How does the cost compare to a gas oven?"

They use about 100 watts..about the same as an old bright light bulb..so using it for 10 hrs is a kilowatt hr ..one unit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rice pudding

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I've got a gammon joint in mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When I want food quickly I use my quick cooker."

Ah ah

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

Stew and soups, at Christmas I use it for the ham

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By *agertha73Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I’ve not used mine once yet. It’s been sat in my cupboard for 2 years. Oops. "

No time like the present!

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By *icole 123Woman
over a year ago

Baildon,West Yorkshire

Slow cooked Beef

Chilli Con Carne

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've made cake in mine before

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Gammon in brown sugar is the best.

Rice pudding, porridge, cake, bread, loaded potatoes... Done all sorts in mine, I have a little 1.5l and a big sear and stew

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Diced beef . Respect to the animals .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have an electric pressure cooker instead and use it for so many things - cooking rice, casseroles and stews, soup, bolognese, chilli, cooking pasta, cooking potatoes. And loads more!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quality not a patch on an oven, I found. Many things just a mush

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We used it for curries only till TikTok shown us the endless possibilities of other meals to make.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t use slow cooker

I’m slow enough … ha ha …

Sauce pan on the hob or in oven for me

Slow cooker I only see a large waste of space

Not my favourite gadget .

Shut myself when I wash one as well

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By *00KissesCouple
over a year ago

Stourbridge

I use mine for pulled pork.. Usually gravy not bbq.. Makes awesome hot pork sandwiches

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"I don’t use slow cooker

I’m slow enough … ha ha …

Sauce pan on the hob or in oven for me

Slow cooker I only see a large waste of space

Not my favourite gadget .

Shut myself when I wash one as well "

If you use slow cooker liners they're easy to clean

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do a lovely lamb mince curry, it’s my daughters favourite meal.

Also do gammon joints and Chinese porks chops

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"I've made cake in mine before "

What type of cake,was it fruit?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cooking things slowly."

This

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I like to cook a brisket of beef in mine. The cheaper cuts of meet benefit from long, slow cooking so the meat is really tender and the vegetables taste delicious. I generally cook in a mix of red wine, beef stock and mustard. I’m hungry now!

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By *elloWoman
over a year ago

alpha centauri

"I've made cake in mine before

What type of cake,was it fruit?"

Cake !! Oh wow I forgot about that. I used to make a great chocolate lava cake on my slow cooker, haven't done that for years , it's delicious

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago

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It’s been a longgggggg time since I’ve used mine! I do need to do some batch cooking so I may look at bringing mines out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made cake in mine before

What type of cake,was it fruit?"

Golden syrup sponge. I thought it'd go too dry but it turned out lovely

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"I've made cake in mine before

What type of cake,was it fruit?

Golden syrup sponge. I thought it'd go too dry but it turned out lovely "

Sounds lovely.

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By *oly Fuck Sticks BatmanCouple
over a year ago

here & there

Beef Stew & dumplings is the Mr’s favourite! A slow cooked lamb curry is fantastic as well.

Mmmm hungry now!

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I've made fudge in my slow cooker.

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By *ack 500Man
over a year ago

stafford

Sweet f.a , tried a beef joint once and it was tough as old

Boots

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By *ld StrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Telford

I’ve a chilli in mine at the moment. Sunday mornings at moment are my bulk cook time. Lasagne in oven now ready to go on, chilli in the slow cooker and a beef ravioli Ragu done. Also a quick broccoli and Stilton soup so that’s most of next week sorted

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

Some pork shoulder smothered in BBQ sauce, will be ready in about 6 hours pulled pork, yummy

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By *anJXMan
over a year ago

Warrington

Use it for most things

Beef noodles

Honey and garlic chicken

Pasta

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I use mine for pulled pork.. Usually gravy not bbq.. Makes awesome hot pork sandwiches

Do you have a recipe you would share?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Waxing a bike chain. Obviously an old slow cooker that is no longer used for food..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like to cook a brisket of beef in mine. The cheaper cuts of meet benefit from long, slow cooking so the meat is really tender and the vegetables taste delicious. I generally cook in a mix of red wine, beef stock and mustard. I’m hungry now!"

What veg do you put in? Do you brown the meat first?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made fudge in my slow cooker."

Ooh! Sounds tremendous!

Has anyone attempted cola slow cooker ham before? I'd like to give it a whirl but seems a bit pricey if it's not successful

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Melting wax

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

I use mine for cooking mainly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Has anyone attempted cola slow cooker ham before? I'd like to give it a whirl but seems a bit pricey if it's not successful "

I’ve tried it a few times but I can never seem to get the cola to caramelise like they say it will. I’ve now taken to putting a little honey instead which works great for me

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

Lamb shanks are lovely done in the slow cooker

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Its chicken stew for us today, put it on a low setting before bed, woke up at six to its beautiful smell wafting up the stairs, it's already cooked and on the warm setting until midday.

Have a great day all.

I did the same yesterday evening, the smell when you wake up is amazing isn’t it. Beef stew though today x

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By *uliette500Woman
over a year ago

Hull

I make stews, curries, pasta sauces never tried making a cake in it but might give it a go.

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By *eeds fun guyMan
over a year ago

yorkshire

Loads of things but can recommend a whole chicken meat literally drops off and you can eat most of it, turn left overs into a chicken stock and freeze

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By *aughtyTwo8488Couple
over a year ago

derby

We do stews in ours, will be using it a lot more now the weather is getting colder. Got some good ideas from this thread too, would never have thought of doing lasagna in it

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By *o scandalousWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

I’ve done curries and casseroles in mine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sweet f.a , tried a beef joint once and it was tough as old

Boots "

My joint has been cooking for 6 hours and is falling apart now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I add in some boiling water and detergent and leave my socks and knickers in it. Also love to boil eggs in it so I don't waste the water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing now its a massive waste of electric far too expensive

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Nothing now its a massive waste of electric far too expensive"

Is it? More so than an oven?

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

I love my slow cooker.

Greet for large batches of chilli, bolognaise, chicken in cream sauce and also a bird casserole.

It’s lovely coming home from work to a lovely smell

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I love my slow cooker. Today I have three beef short ribs in there, they were yellow stickered in Morrisons so only cost £4.

Once cooked I will shred and use one for burritos tonight, one will be the base of a broth or a pie tomorrow (can't decide which to do) and the third one will be shredded and frozen ready to chuck into a quick Bolognese or chilli or curry as required.

I always fill the slow cooker and freeze a load of portions so I've got some good stuff in the freezer ready to go.

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Nothing now its a massive waste of electric far too expensive"

One of the three cheapest ways of cooking are the slow cookers, microwaves and air fryers.

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