Halogen ovens

[bobmac]

I'm after some info about these new(ish) halogen ovens please
Does anyone use one and are they any good?

I'm looking at this one in particular



https://www.tesco.com/direct/andrew...lid-in-white-spare-bulb-12-litre/552-6561.prd

Thanks for any advice

 

[SatchFan]

Yes. My wife uses this exact model all the time. Had it for a couple of years. Brilliant for sausages, steaks and all sorts of joints. Also good for heating pies and pasties etc. The regular oven still gets used for larger items but this is so much more efficient.

 

[bobmac]

Thanks for that, it looks good

 

[Fish]

I had one a few years back when I was up late/early watching a shopping channel and pulled the trigger.

Was ok for just over a year then the halogen light packed up and we couldn't get a spare in this country, so I binned it.

It was good at the time, I just saw one in Costco yesterday for under £50 but just about resisted.

 

[snell]

What's the idea behind these. Are they an alternative to a conventional oven? A slow cooker?

Or is it just more cost effective using one of these rather than heating a full oven up?

 

[bobmac]

Some come with a spare bulb :thup:

 

[bobmac]

What's the idea behind these. Are they an alternative to a conventional oven? A slow cooker?

Or is it just more cost effective using one of these rather than heating a full oven up?

I believe its like a mini oven/grill.

 

[snell]

I believe its like a mini oven/grill.

Are you going to be replacing your oven? Or is it just as an alternative?

My sister and her partner have one instead of an oven altogether....but I think it's coz they're tight!

 

[bobmac]

Are you going to be replacing your oven? Or is it just as an alternative?

My sister and her partner have one instead of an oven altogether....but I think it's coz they're tight!

Just as an alternative and supposed to be healthier, quicker and easy to clean.

 

[chellie]

My sister lent me hers to try out. I didn't buy one after trying it.

 

[bobmac]

My sister lent me hers to try out. I didn't buy one after trying it.

Any special reason?

 

[chellie]

Any special reason?

Sorry for late reply Bob.

Only tried a chicken in it. Followed all instructions and it wasn't cooked all the way through. Put me off. Don't think my sister uses it now either.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Halogen isn't overly cheap to run in comparison to other heat methods. If you're looking for something smaller to use other than your normal oven I would suggest a combi microwave. You don't have to use the microwave, just the fan oven side of it. They are quite a bit deeper than a normal microwave though.

 

[bobmac]

I've resisted so far but the night is young and the Shiraz is breathing

 

[larmen]

I've resisted so far but the night is young and the Shiraz is breathing

That's the best way to buy on shopping channels. You possibly end up with a steam cleaner, a knife set and a knitted blanket as well.

 

[bobmac]

That's the best way to buy on shopping channels. You possibly end up with a steam cleaner, a knife set and a knitted blanket as well.

A pressure washer, a chipper and 6 seater patio set last night