Slow Cooker recipes

beertons · 10-02-2019 12:40PM

Stuck on 2 ham hocks yesterday in the slow cooker, with carrots, onions and covered in coke. Alot of waste with the bones and fat, but really cheap.

trmartin · 18-02-2019 01:01PM

The Irish Times (16 February) featured an interview with Gaz Smith, the owner of Michael's Restaurant in Mount Merrion, on getting the most of a slow cooker:

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/how-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-slow-cooker-1.3784149

One surprising point in his use of a slow cooker is that he sometimes leaves the lid off towards the end of the cooking period.

The interviewer, Marie-Claire Digby, noted that slow cookers make the best stock.

BaZmO* · 18-02-2019 01:17PM

It would definitely make sense to take off the lid for the last part of the cooking as people often complain that dishes end up quite watery. I’d only ever do it but if I was in the house though as I’d be fearful that it’d dry out and burn.

Macy0161 · 18-02-2019 03:00PM

Meatballs are one of those things I always precook, because of the amount of fat that comes off them. We tend to avoid fattier cuts as we're trying to be a bit healthier - I haven't really noticed any issues with leaner cuts, browned or not to be honest.

Dial Hard · 18-02-2019 03:11PM

Macy0161 wrote:

Meatballs are one of those things I always precook, because of the amount of fat that comes off them. We tend to avoid fattier cuts as we're trying to be a bit healthier - I haven't really noticed any issues with leaner cuts, browned or not to be honest.

Would you not make your own meatballs from >5% mince in that case?

Macy0161 · 18-02-2019 04:05PM

Dial Hard wrote: »

Would you not make your own meatballs from >5% mince in that case?

yes, if we have time. You can through butcher/ shop brought in the oven doing something else though.

c.p.w.g.w · 25-06-2019 01:57PM

Hey

Just wondering has anyone ever used slow cooker liners to cook 2 meals at once in their slow cooker?

Fill both liners, tie a lose knot in each and pop into the cooker and cover cook?

I've merged your question into the main slow cooker thread. Good chance someone here will have tried doubling up.

The Gloomster

Caranica · 25-06-2019 03:59PM

c.p.w.g.w wrote: »

Hey

Just wondering has anyone ever used slow cooker liners to cook 2 meals at once in their slow cooker?

Fill both liners, tie a lose knot in each and pop into the cooker and cover cook?

I've merged your question into the main slow cooker thread. Good chance someone here will have tried doubling up.

The Gloomster

Liners always leak on me so I wouldn't risk it

ellejay · 26-06-2019 09:57AM

I saw a slow cooker insert pot with two compartments.
Aldi were selling them last year but think you can get them in Argos.

scudzilla · 19-02-2020 08:37PM

Made this on Monday after seeing it on my FB feed, damn fine it was too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGcRlaoioIE

odyssey06 · 10-04-2020 06:10PM

Problem #1: Oven heating element gone... will be relying on slow cooker as not keen on getting a repair engineer in to fix it right now.

Problem #2: Food reserves include several packs of lasagne sheets & sauces.

I know it's not the best method for it but anyone have success in slow cooker with beef lasagne + pasta i.e. not just the mince.

barneygumble99 · 10-04-2020 07:31PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Problem #1: Oven heating element gone... will be relying on slow cooker as not keen on getting a repair engineer in to fix it right now.

Problem #2: Food reserves include several packs of lasagne sheets & sauces.

I know it's not the best method for it but anyone have success in slow cooker with beef lasagne + pasta i.e. not just the mince.

Can you brown the mince first or is the cooker kaput??

odyssey06 · 10-04-2020 07:42PM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

Can you brown the mince first or is the cooker kaput??

Hobs still working so yes, have usual options for the mince, it's the lasagne that's tricky.

barneygumble99 · 10-04-2020 07:52PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Hobs still working so yes, have usual options for the mince, it's the lasagne that's tricky.

Are you on Facebook??

odyssey06 · 10-04-2020 07:52PM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

Are you on Facebook??

No but I can lurk if needed

barneygumble99 · 10-04-2020 07:56PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

No but I can lurk if needed

Search Slow cooker recipes Ireland and search lasagne in the search bar. Good few results there but can’t link them for some reason. Seems fairly similar to the normal way just in a slow cooker. Haven’t done it myself but use the slow cooker regularly and it’s hard to go wrong.

odyssey06 · 10-04-2020 08:04PM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

Search Slow cooker recipes Ireland and search lasagne in the search bar. Good few results there but can’t link them for some reason. Seems fairly similar to the normal way just in a slow cooker. Haven’t done it myself but use the slow cooker regularly and it’s hard to go wrong.

Got one via google but think it originated with that Facebook group... suggests using a tea towel under lid - maybe to absorb moisture.
Might give it a try...
http://oneyummymummy.com/2018/03/14/jessicas-slow-cooker-lasagne/

mrsdewinter · 10-04-2020 10:30PM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

Search Slow cooker recipes Ireland and search lasagne in the search bar. Good few results there but can’t link them for some reason. Seems fairly similar to the normal way just in a slow cooker. Haven’t done it myself but use the slow cooker regularly and it’s hard to go wrong.

I've cooked that version a couple of times. It's really nice.

Markcheese · 11-04-2020 12:49AM

I reckon lasagna would work out well , you cold probably finish it under a low grill to brown it ...

Try YouTube to see if there's a repair video for your model oven ... You'll probably find the element on e-bay .

Ish66 · 02-12-2020 12:02AM

Bump, Nothing new since April ?

Dizzyblonde · 02-12-2020 12:51AM

Ish66 wrote: »

Bump, Nothing new since April ?

Now you've bumped the thread, by all means add one of your own recipes

Garlinge · 02-12-2020 09:47PM

Just had chicken cassarole out of slow cooker ... I use boned/skinned thigh portions. I fry some onion and garlic in pan briefly than brown chicken lightly on both sides and all into slow cooker. Add small bit of water to pan to gather up nice bits also add some passata and chicken stock pot. All then into pot with some carrots. Toward meal time I season (salt/pepper/bit of sugar) and add bit of cornflour to thicken.... job done. Started c 3pm and ready by 6 pm as chicken does quickly. Never use breast of chicken in slow cooker.

Ish66 · 04-12-2020 11:47AM

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

Now you've bumped the thread, by all means add one of your own recipes

I dont have any sorry, I only bought my 1st one today but I will post a pic of my first attempt in what I had for dinner thread. Starting very basic with Beef Stew...Stay Tuned ! !

Dizzyblonde · 04-12-2020 04:20PM

Have a look at the recipe links in the first post, you'll soon be up and running

Coillte_Bhoy · 28-12-2020 03:02PM

Going to get a first slow cooker, any recommendations for a 3.5L one?

AnneRyan · 28-12-2020 03:06PM

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?C=1VAYFMVJ4YLY6&K=SYHFQHI39UGW&M=urn:rtn:msg:2020111217224490eff6b7ef77409c8dbee36cefa0p0eu&R=WAUASBEM921B&T=C&U=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB07DHML8R3%2Fref%3Dpe_3187911_185740111_TE_item&H=LKUSMVXSO0ZUD8PBRV0MGQ2DAE0A&ref_=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item
I just bought this one, love it. Hinged lid so no drips and digital timer

Coillte_Bhoy · 28-12-2020 03:11PM

Just on size, is 3.5 big enough? mainly cooking for two but also might wnat to do extra to freeze etc?

AnneRyan · 28-12-2020 03:18PM

That's why I got the slightly bigger one . 4.7L ? Perfect size. Always do enough for 4 portions then freeze 2 of them. I had a loan of a 6L one and found it too big for us.

holly8 · 29-12-2020 12:49AM

Vegetarian recipes....??

Caranica · 29-12-2020 09:17AM

holly8 wrote: »

Vegetarian recipes....??

Plenty of website recommendations on the thread? Vegetables don't necessarily suit slow cooking, would be better off with an instant pot.

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