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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There are three settings total: program (which allows you to set a cooking time), probe (which uses the temperature probe to determine doneness), and manual (which lets you set high, low, or warm temperatures without setting a cooking time). We were really impressed by the ease of use; as the name implies, you really can set it and forget it. Not a single dish had any hot spots: Everything came out evenly cooked and delicious. It can slow cook on low, high, or a combination of the two. It also has steam, rice, sear, simmer, reheat, buffet, and warm settings. An LCD screen displays the heat level and time selected. With the exception of the sear mode, the slow cooker automatically goes into keep warm mode after cooking, with the maximum time depending on the setting. Braise tougher cuts of meat by browning at a high heat, then simmering in liquid at a low heat, to transform them into a tender hotpot meal. Even though I like the intricacies of cooking, there are some days when I crave comfort food without the fuss of preparing it. That’s when I pull out my slow cooker. The Tests

Some slow cookers will automatically shift to this mode after a programme has ended, while others require switching manually. An increasingly popular way of cooking, sous-vide is a French term that simply means ‘under vacuum’. You place your food inside a sealed pouch and then pop it into a temperature-controlled water bath to cook. Everything you need to make it possible. Say hello to your new favourite slow cooker, combining 8 functions in one versatile appliance.

Using frozen meat in a slow cooker is not recommended. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed before using in a slow cooker recipe. While some frozen vegetables can be added to a soup or stew in a slow cooker without issue, frozen meat and poultry will increase the cook time needed and may not cook evenly. The real winner on this slow cooker though, is the handles. The trapezoid shape makes them easy to grab and lift, while the silicone covering ensures you can carry it without wearing gloves, making it easy to transport without worrying about the hot temperature or the 13.7-pound weight. The Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker is certainly mighty, but if you like your gadgets it could be a great investment. You can of course just use this multi-cooker as a slow cooker, for which it has a generous 6 litre capacity, but you can also take advantage of the sear setting to brown meat and veggies before slow cooking for a more rich flavour. Bazahm cites heat settings as the most important feature to look at because, “...some models struggle to maintain temperatures that can result in overcooking or undercooking dishes,” she says. She also appreciates models that offer programmable timers that allow you to set a cooking time and switch to warming mode once cooking is done to prevent overcooking.

It comes with a booklet containing 14 basic recipes for stews, soups and puddings. But you’d be better off looking online where you’ll find millions of slow cooker recipes to suit all tastes. Made completely of gleaming stainless steel, the All-Clad 7-Quart Gourmet Plus Slow Cooker is the Rolls Royce of slow cookers. As you’d expect for its astronomical price, it gives top-notch cooking performance. Food comes out ultra tender but not overcooked. In addition, the All-Clad sports just about every bell and whistle imaginable. The manual advises that the ceramic pots (but not the lid) are oven proof and microwave safe, but never heat when empty. 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.

For the large cut of meat trial, we recorded how long it took to become tender on low heat. During the additional food tests, we observed whether we had to interact with the slow cooker, the performance of the slow cooker at both low and high temperatures, and the outcome of the dishes prepared on each. Finally, we evaluated even cooking and noticeable hot spots or scorching. The 8L capacity is perfect for cooking up to 8 portions. Great for feeding a crowd or batch-cooking food to freeze.

Does your slow cooker have good heat distribution? Some can suffer from hot spots that cause drying out in corners or at the base. Uneven heat is something that’s more likely to occur in larger bowls. The minimalist display was easy to use, and we loved the countdown programmable technology that allowed cook time to be programmed anywhere from 30 minutes up to 20 hours on the high or low temperature settings, without the need for complicated math. Once your meal is done, it automatically shifts to the warm setting, holding everything at the perfect temperature until you're ready for dinner.Food that’s cooked in slow cookers can come out extremely tender—to the point where it can be stringy, dry, or mushy. We also appreciated the ease of operation. The control panel lights up, making it easy to read even in a dark kitchen. There are buttons for selecting slow cook, brown/sauté, steam, start/stop, and plus/minus increments for time and temperature. The slow cook function has three temperature settings: high, low, and simmer. Programming was very easy, and we loved the level of control we had throughout all the cooking trials. So effectively you get 3 different sized slow cookers – but the single base of course means you can only use one at a time. Size: With sizes starting at 1-litre through to a whopping 6.5-litres, choosing the right size for you is imperative. The smallest sizes are suitable when cooking for one or two. 3-litres to 4.5-litres (one of the most popular sizes on the market) serve four, and the large 6-6.5-litre models are super for families and batch cooking. It's also worth bearing in mind that the capacity stated on the sales blurb is the size of the bowl, not the working capacity, which can sometimes be half that. 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.