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Slow cooker...

This morning I'm cooking a brisket the same way as last week however I'm adding a few extra ingredients to make my awesome chili, so this is my regular recipe which I'll adjust for the slow cooker...

1Kg Mince beef (or 1/2 beef, 1/2 pork) obviously I'm using the brisket instead
1 large onion chopped
3 garlic cloves choped
2 tbslp vegetable/rapeseed oil (not need in the slow cooker obviously)
3 chopped chillis (I'm using jalapenos which Sainsburys are selling fresh now, not them in jars)
1 tbsp chipotle chili paste
500ml passata
500ml beef stock
1 can Budweiser
4 tsp chili powder (or as much or little as you like)
2 tsp ground cumin (I use toasted cumin seeds bashed down to a powder when I can be @rsed)
1/2 tsp mustard powder (as above with mustard seeds)
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 pinch oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander (again I use seeds sometimes)
a good glug of Louisiana hot sauce or that Cholula mexican hot sauce
1 tsp flour
1 tsp cornflour
Salt and pepper to taste

Fry off the onions until soft, add garlic and chilis for another 3 minutes.
Add the beef and fry until browned (don't fry the beef off first it doesn't taste the same). Add everything else and simmer for a couple of hours. Remove the lid and let it thicken for an hour or so.

I'm thinking in the slow cooker I'll sieve everything and reduce the juices once it's cooked, then put it all back in the pan :p
 
For the gammon and coke recipe does anyone know do you leave the plastic cover on the gammon when cooking it in the slow cooker or take it off?

I'm thinking take it off but just thought I'd check.

Ta
 
I fancy the curry recipe- Korma strength. Do slow cookers do curry well or does it come out a bit like a dogs dinner.
 
I fancy the curry recipe- Korma strength. Do slow cookers do curry well or does it come out a bit like a dogs dinner.
If doing a chicken curry (different flavours) I always brown it off first in the wok before sticking it in the slow cooker, then leave it for 5-6hrs cooking, hasn't turned to mush yet but that might be because it's sealed first,
 
If doing a chicken curry (different flavours) I always brown it off first in the wok before sticking it in the slow cooker, then leave it for 5-6hrs cooking, hasn't turned to mush yet but that might be because it's sealed first,
Good point about sealing the chicken.
 
Ours came out to play yesterday...
Relatively simple pair of NZ lamb half shoulders in a cheap 'n cheerful red wine...
Enjoyed!

Did this today. I used leg of lamb and added rosemary and garlic for the last two hours. I put the lamb in a hot oven for 20 mins before serving because my wife likes a more crusty outer edge on her lamb. I reduced the liquor and served as a sauce with the meal.

Lots of brownie points for minimal effort :)
 
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