Global Gourmet Triple Slow Cooker | Multi-functional Triple Food Warmer, Buffet Server & Bain Marie | Multicooker with 3 Large 1.3 Litre Stoneware Pots with lids & 3 Heat Settings

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Slow cookers range in capacity, from a compact 1.5 litres up to 7 litres. As a general guide, a 1.5 to 2.3-litre capacity is great for two people, a larger 4 to 4.5 litres will feed four, and 5.5 to 7 litres is ideal for four to six people. The manual advises that the ceramic pots (but not the lid) are oven proof and microwave safe, but never heat when empty. The advantage of this is not leaving all that lovely seared flavour behind in a pan, and it reduces washing-up. Finally, look for a slow cooker with a transparent lid, so you can keep an eye on your food’s progress. Lifting the lid of a slow cooker while it’s in use lets out heat and steam, prolonging cooking time. It’s always best to be able to see what’s going on without doing so. Are slow cookers easy to clean?

When we tested its slow cooking mode we found that it's almost too good at retaining moisture. Recipes that came out more saucy in some slow cookers were a little less rich because it's also designed to be an airtight pressure cooker. That can be remedied though by adding less liquid or taking into account the liquid that will come out of meat and veggies when you add them. Slow cookers range in size from a compact 1.5 litres to a 6.5-litre bowl, so be sure to choose the right size for the way you intend to cook. As a rough guide, 1.5-3 litres will feed one or two people, 3-5 litres, three or four people and anything over five litres should suit a large family, with six litres or more ideal for batch cooks who like to fill the freezer. Alternatively, a larger cooker is great for those who like to eat what’s leftover for lunch the next day.Programmable time (30min increments) and temp (high/med/low/keep warm); auto warm setting for 4 hrs

Then came the usability tests. For these, we evaluated how the shape of the insert affected what foods could be cooked, how tightly and securely the lid fit, and how roomy we found the capacity of the slow cooker. We documented our experience interacting with the control panel’s buttons and settings, and how much control we had over the temperature. We also recorded how the “keep warm” function performed, and if there were particular features that helped make the cooking experience easier. Still a great way to get a variety of cooking bowl options, and as I discovered tonight, it makes it really easy to literally go from cooking one recipe straight on to the next recipe without barely a pause …. and certainly without any washing up first (winning!)

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Mooney loves to cook beef stew and pot roast in his slow cooker because, “...it cooks for a long time, building all the complex flavors. Slow cookers remind me of winters growing up and enjoying a delicious slow and low-cooked beef stew on a cold day.” Is a slow cooker worth it?

Basic slow cookers won’t get hot enough to sauté meat or vegetables, so you’ll need to do this in a pan before transferring the contents to the bowl. However, more expensive models offer a different one-pot solution. This can either be bowls that you use on your hob or in your oven in place of a pan (some will even be induction compatible). They will need to be moved to the slow cooker base. Machines with a sauté function for high-heat browning can simply be switched to slow cooking. The brown/sauté and steam functions let you brown stew meat or a roast right in the unit before slow cooking, to avoid getting a skillet dirty. After cooking, the GreenPan automatically switches to a keep warm mode for eight hours. At a hefty 15 pounds, moving this machine around and loading it in the dishwasher is not the easiest. Slow cookers vary considerably, so follow your manufacturer's manual for guidelines on temperatures and cooking times. The range of programmes is a godsend. For example, if you’re planning to slow-cook supper but don’t get around to starting until lunchtime, with most recipes you can cheat and choose a faster programmes. After cooking, it keeps your food warm for two hours.

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Simmer soups, sauces and stews, grab-a-bowl casseroles, curries, chilli and other one-pot wonders at a consistent temperature. Rice and pasta dishes work best cooked on high for the shortest time possible. Always use easy-cook rice, rinsed well first – the more starch you rinse from the rice, the better the finished result.

One of the best things about the Drew and Cole Cleverchef Pro is the app, which comes with a huge range of recipes at the touch of a button. Compared to a lot of multi-cookers the Drew and Cole Cleverchef Pro has an uncomplicated display that's simple to customise. A great choice for those who want a smart multi-cooker. The slow-cook function can be set to high, low, simmer, or warm for optimal cooking control up to 24 hours. Roasting can be set for 250 to 450 degrees for up to six hours, steaming can be set for up to 90 minutes, and sauté can be set for up to 500 degrees. This function starts your cooking off on a high setting before automatically reducing the temperature to the low setting for the remainder of the cooking time.

The Cuisinart 6 Quart 3-In-1 is handsome and multifunctional. In addition to slow cooking, it can brown/sauté, roast, and steam. You can even sear food in the insert before simmering it. An ultra-low simmer slow cook mode can either cook food very slowly or keep it piping hot for serving. Sear and Sauté just like a hob – perfect for caramelising onions and vegetables and sealing or braising meat, before cooking low and slow for tender, fall-off-the-bone results. This setting is also perfect for cooking creamy risotto. My experience as both a professional chef and a passionate home cook come into play when I’m evaluating the performance and convenience of pots and pans, appliances, and tools. The largest of all the models we tested, the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro offers a bevy of bells and whistles. You can directly sear and sauté right in the pot, it’s oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and the insert doubles as an elegant serving dish. Thanksgiving just got easier. The most impressive feature of this model is the Triple Fusion Heat Technology—the bottom heat allows you to sauté ingredients right in the pot, the side heat ensures even heat distribution, and the steam heat keeps everything moist while cooking. It is the only model on our list with these capabilities, and it lived up to the 30 percent faster cook time advertised.