One of the main concerns people have about using a slow cooker is safety. The idea of leaving an appliance on all day, while out of the house, leaves many people reluctant to use them. I certainly had the same concerns when starting out. Leaving a slow cooker on the lowest setting is really the same thing as leaving a fridge turned on. There certainly are some slow cookers that come with an emergency cut off or timer built into them, which means that it will switch off after about 16 hours. This is great in case you really do forget that it is turned on.
Slow cookers are often set on low wattage which makes them an energy-efficient option and it doesn’t really cost much to produce the meals that come out of them.
The long cooking process tenderizes cheap cuts of meat and makes them fall off the bone. The use of only one pot, means less washing up. Plus the low temperature makes cleanup easy. Just throw in the ingredients and you can get on with your day. Your slow cooker will do all the work when you’re gone and you’ll come home to a ready-made meal!
If you are looking to buy a slow cooker, the type you buy will depend upon how much you cook quantity wise. There are lots of versions out there which have different settings and options. When choosing a slow cooker consider features that will work for you such as shape (oval or round), size (4 litre or 7 litre), settings (programmable or manual), and features (tight lid, internal temperature reader, automatic food warming switch etc). Also, consider whether or not you want a cooker that sears and heats the meat up quickly as well as having the slow option. You can also find slow cookers and pressure cookers that are combined in the one device. We have placed a few links below that give summaries and reader reviews. We hope they are helpful!
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