Slow cooker...

[Scotty Cameron]

This thread has got me thinking I should get one of these, we both work full time and my pet hate is coming home to make the tea at 4.30. Something like this could make it a lot easier for both of us, me out playing golf after work, her happy as the tea is ready when she gets in.

Now which is the best and not necessarily the dearest. I suppose they are all made in china anyway.

 

[Beezerk]

We have one of these...http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-48710-Cooker-Litres/dp/B0000C6XOJ
Big enough to feed the 5,000 and the dish comes out which is handy, 3 heat settings as well.

 

[CMAC]

Which cooker or recipe book?
The Jambalaya was unbelievable, doing that Gammon in coke thing today. Better be good

cooker! sorry, must be the way I typed it

 

[chellie]

I've got a big Morphy Richards that's years old and also a cheap smaller one. The smaller one is ideal most of the time as there's only two of us at home now but I use the big one if cooking half a leg of lamb.

 

[SocketRocket]

Brilliant things

I use one to cook a Ghurka curry in - sorry can't share the recipe

But there is a James Martin book on slow cooking which is great

Find BBC food have some great recipes

So thats where all the Ghurkas have gone!

 

[Beezerk]

Whoever it was who first suggested the gammon in coke thing, I could kiss you. Ok I forgot to put the onion in and I used a Lebanese spice mix instead but what a treat it was.
Got some left for sandwiches tonight

 

[CMAC]

Whoever it was who first suggested the gammon in coke thing, I could kiss you. Ok I forgot to put the onion in and I used a Lebanese spice mix instead but what a treat it was.
Got some left for sandwiches tonight

what does the coke do? remove or neutralise the salt?

what about Irn-Bru

 

[Rooter]

what does the coke do? remove or neutralise the salt?

what about Irn-Bru

I would imagine its the caramel in the coke that causes a sweet and sticky coating. Had it before, but never cooked it! I like pouring over a bottle of thai sweet chilli sauce over a ham! chuck in some star anise too!

 

[Beezerk]

what does the coke do? remove or neutralise the salt?

what about Irn-Bru

Not quite sure but for me the coke and spices seemed to penetrate the meat and make it taste even better. I was going to do something with the leftover liquid but I guessed it wouldn't really be too healthy

Vodka and Irn Bru yes, not sure about with ham.

 

[Bazz]

Whoever it was who first suggested the gammon in coke thing, I could kiss you. Ok I forgot to put the onion in and I used a Lebanese spice mix instead but what a treat it was.
Got some left for sandwiches tonight

Me I believe but you can keep the kiss haha.

 

[Bazz]

How can you forget to put the onion when it's one of three ingredients?

Try basting it with honey next time and sticking it in the oven for 5 minutes just before serving. It's even better

 

[c1973]

Just demolished a nice wee sausage casserole there.

Lovely feeling driving home knowing that it was waiting on me. I might buy another to do my pudding at the same time!

 

[Scotty Cameron]

Well I bought a Morphy Richards one yesterday and cooked a chicken casserole today..... yum, yum. Just finished scoffing it and it was great. Prepped it all this morning before I left for work and bingo, tea is ready for me coming in the front door.

Going to try the Ham & Coke in a couple of days, in the meantime I'm off scouring the net for some more nice recipes.

Hats off to the original poster for the thread, without which I would never have thought about a slow Cooker.

 

[c1973]

I'm convinced this ham n coke thing is a ruse, designed to bugger up everyone's slow cooker.

 

[Farneyman]

Looking forward too finishing off the weekends korma when I get home. They do say curries are better a day or so later.

Whole chicken ready to go in again in the morning and ham in coke for Wednesday although not sure how that one will impact my bloods as a T1 diabetic???

 

[c1973]

Looking forward too finishing off the weekends korma when I get home. They do say curries are better a day or so later.

Whole chicken ready to go in again in the morning and ham in coke for Wednesday although not sure how that one will impact my bloods as a T1 diabetic???

A diabetic terminator?

 

[Bazz]

I'm convinced this ham n coke thing is a ruse, designed to bugger up everyone's slow cooker.

You'll see what the fuss is about when you try it.

Can also try fanta or Dr Pepper but I haven't done either yet

 

[Farneyman]

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A diabetic terminator?

Can always take few extra units if required.

 

[virtuocity]

Doing an overnight apple, cinnamon and oat dish for tomorrow's brekkie. No doubt the smell will drive me nuts until the morning!

http://www.365ishpins.com/day-224-apple-cinnamon-oatmeal-in-the-crock-pot/

 

[Bazz]

Doing an overnight apple, cinnamon and oat dish for tomorrow's brekkie. No doubt the smell will drive me nuts until the morning!

http://www.365ishpins.com/day-224-apple-cinnamon-oatmeal-in-the-crock-pot/

That sounds delicious