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Searing Slow Cooker May 01, 2020 02:40AM |
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Re: Searing Slow Cooker May 01, 2020 08:39AM |
Admin Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 7,920 |
Hi Moira, I have a regular slow cooker but I never use it.
It is useful for quince paste or soups but as mine is the older style that doesn't sear then if I need to brown something first on the stove top then I would rather just keep cooking at the stove.
If you sear it in the slow cooker then it is much more versatile and if I have one that seared then I possibly would use it more. As I work from home I find it easy to cook in the oven as opposed to buying another appliance.
What do others think, do you like using a slow cooker?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/01/2020 10:02AM by helen.
It is useful for quince paste or soups but as mine is the older style that doesn't sear then if I need to brown something first on the stove top then I would rather just keep cooking at the stove.
If you sear it in the slow cooker then it is much more versatile and if I have one that seared then I possibly would use it more. As I work from home I find it easy to cook in the oven as opposed to buying another appliance.
What do others think, do you like using a slow cooker?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/01/2020 10:02AM by helen.
Re: Searing Slow Cooker May 01, 2020 09:44AM |
Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 5,388 |
I don’t have the searing option in my slow cooker so can’t offer an opinion on that option sorry. I currently have an oval Sunbeam which I like. I won it in a competition. Prior to this one I had a smaller oval Russell Hobb. I used mine quite a lot as even though I work from home, I could be working until 7pm and a slow cooker was invaluable. Now I have time on my hands and have an oven proof pot, which I can sear in etc and then pop in the oven. Would love to know what these cookers are like as well
Re: Searing Slow Cooker May 01, 2020 10:20AM |
Registered: 12 years ago Posts: 3,422 |
helen Wrote:
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> Hi Moira, I have a regular slow cooker but I never
> use it.
> It is useful for quince paste or soups but as mine
> is the older style that doesn't sear then if I
> need to brown something first on the stove top
> then I would rather just keep cooking at the
> stove.
> If you sear it in the slow cooker then it is much
> more versatile and if I have one that seared then
> I possibly would use it more. As I work from home
> I find it easy to cook in the oven as opposed to
> buying another appliance.
>
> What do others think, do you like using a slow
> cooker?
I have a big rectangular slow cooker which I bought for a catering job many years ago. I was providing an Ind*an banquet and used the slow cooker to keep a rogan josh hot for serving. I used it a bit after that, tried lamb shanks, chicken thighs and chick peas, but basically just forgot about it because I don't much like the flabby texture that slow cooking imparts to meats. Chick peas are fine, but they are so easy to cook in a saucepan that it's not worth getting the slow cooker out of the cupboard.
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> Hi Moira, I have a regular slow cooker but I never
> use it.
> It is useful for quince paste or soups but as mine
> is the older style that doesn't sear then if I
> need to brown something first on the stove top
> then I would rather just keep cooking at the
> stove.
> If you sear it in the slow cooker then it is much
> more versatile and if I have one that seared then
> I possibly would use it more. As I work from home
> I find it easy to cook in the oven as opposed to
> buying another appliance.
>
> What do others think, do you like using a slow
> cooker?
I have a big rectangular slow cooker which I bought for a catering job many years ago. I was providing an Ind*an banquet and used the slow cooker to keep a rogan josh hot for serving. I used it a bit after that, tried lamb shanks, chicken thighs and chick peas, but basically just forgot about it because I don't much like the flabby texture that slow cooking imparts to meats. Chick peas are fine, but they are so easy to cook in a saucepan that it's not worth getting the slow cooker out of the cupboard.
Re: Searing Slow Cooker May 01, 2020 11:09PM |
Admin Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 7,844 |
I have an original Ralta Crockpot which does not sear but I love it anyway and use it often in winter, especially for making soups which develop good flavour in the long slow cooking, and also for bulk cooking things like chickpeas, which are then frozen for later use at the drop of a hat.
I also have a Breville Fast/Slow cooker which I hate. I've used the pressure cook function maybe 3 times but it's so fiddly I can't be bothered. The slow cooker function does sear then switch to slow cook, but I prefer my Ralta, so this 'elephant' in my kitchen is not being used at all. I'm waiting for lockdown to end so that I can adverstise it at a bargain price on our local Buy, Sell, Exchange Facebook page.
I also have a Breville Fast/Slow cooker which I hate. I've used the pressure cook function maybe 3 times but it's so fiddly I can't be bothered. The slow cooker function does sear then switch to slow cook, but I prefer my Ralta, so this 'elephant' in my kitchen is not being used at all. I'm waiting for lockdown to end so that I can adverstise it at a bargain price on our local Buy, Sell, Exchange Facebook page.
Re: Searing Slow Cooker May 02, 2020 03:12AM |
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Re: Searing Slow Cooker May 02, 2020 09:49AM |
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Re: Searing Slow Cooker May 02, 2020 12:31PM |
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We bought a searing version about 18 months ago for our son and his girlfriend (special needs couple). They haven't really used it, so as we went into lockdown I grabbed it from his place (she's with her parents, he's with us) and am trying to teach him to use it. I don't really find the sear very hot, but it does work to brown chicken/beef before adding other ingredients. Like TPANDAV I'm not a huge slow cooker fan, but he's loving the meals we are making (i've lost weight and the dog has gained a bit).
Re: Searing Slow Cooker May 03, 2020 04:33AM |
Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 126 |
Lorna I absolutely love my Breville fast/slow cooker. Especially the pressure cooker option. I do not find it fiddly at all. I do not try to quickly get rid of the steam, I just leave it about 20 minutes and the lid will come off easily, then use the sear function to thicken the stew. Makes the most delicious stew in 20 minutes cooking time. I would be lost without it. I do use the sear function as well. I would prefer to use the pressure cook function than the slow cook function.
cheers Gran
cheers Gran
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