Morphy Richards Accents Sear and Stew Slow Cooker, 3.5 L - Black

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We were also impressed with the functionality of the Proctor Silex Double Dish Slow Cooker on our list, which includes two small inserts for cooking two items at once. For additional ease of use, you can also pre-set the timer and the display shows how much cooking time is left. Once your ingredients are in, you do not have to check on or stir, because the pot warms up evenly and should never overheat. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. This Slow Cooker from Sunbeam is very straightforward to use and would make a great first slow cooker.

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Not only can slow cookers help you knock up some seriously delicious dinners, but they are also energy efficient, with energy company USwitch noting that they use a little more energy than a traditional light bulb to run.We assessed the “keep warm” function, the tenderness of the meat and the flavor development of dishes.

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Though we tested the Dutch oven only in the base, Instant does say that you can also use it on the stovetop and in the oven.We assess the cookers’ ability to maintain temperatures on both high and low settings, check the texture and flavor of the meat and consider how liquids reduce over time. The browning function was not the strongest in our tests, but we did note that — as with nonstick cookware — only a little oil was required.

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It has a relatively small footprint for a multi-cooker and the build is solid – all features feel robust and well-built, from the strong handles to the hinged lid. The only minor issue we had was the too-short mains lead that limited where we could position the cooker on the countertop.

Instead of a removable pot this slow cooker has a single layer of aluminum housing, which can be pulled away from the control panel and base of the slow cooker and be placed straight in the dishwasher. The stoneware cooking pot was particularly unwieldy to handle for cleaning purposes, being both large and heavy, but it is dishwasher safe, as is the cooker’s tempered glass lid. Car insurance renewal premiums have a habit of increasing every year, even if you haven’t made a claim. While the simple interface is easy to use — turn the dial to select high, low or keep warm — take note that there's no built-in timer for tracking cook times.