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Mr Eboue
26 Sep 14 15:22
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A worthwhile investment or not?
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Report Mr Eboue • September 26, 2014 3:24 PM BST
I should clarify I mean those things you throw everything in and leave all day as opposed to a mentally challenged chef.
Report toffee87 • September 26, 2014 5:26 PM BST
yes, get the non stick ones though
Report Shrewd_dude • September 26, 2014 5:51 PM BST
Yes. Only 15-20 quid for a decent one so not much of a spend. Probably more question as with all kitchen gadgets whether you have the spare room for it if you end up only using it rarely.
Report MadVlad • September 26, 2014 5:55 PM BST
I say go for it,very good investment if your not really into cooking.Throw it in and 5 hours later voila job's a guid yin.
Report geoff m • September 26, 2014 6:06 PM BST
Very efficient with regards to energy consumption ,easy to clean ,time saver. Go for it.
I do stews/spag bol/curries/chilli con carne etc make a full pot and freeze left overs .
Warm up leftovers after defrosting .No mess.
Go for it.
Report Mr Eboue • September 26, 2014 6:12 PM BST
Cheers guys just ordered one from Amazon.
Report Thin and Crispy • September 26, 2014 6:17 PM BST
Slow cookers Sandwich toasters Fondue Sets......all seem like a good idea at the time.
Report Smar Tarse • September 26, 2014 6:33 PM BST
Chuck the cheapest cut of beef in for 4 to 5 hours with a splash of water and it will fall apart onto the plate all tender and succulent  Love
Report Ovalman. • September 26, 2014 9:30 PM BST
Made a beef stew yesterday and as Smart says the beef fell apart.

My wife is making soup tomorrow.

Just chop everything up, switch on and forget about it.

As Thin&Crispy hints, it's a gadget you'll use often then throw it into the back of a cupboard but it's worthwhile investment imo.
Report Ibrahima Sonko • September 26, 2014 9:38 PM BST
I love mine,  you need to brown the meat to make it tastier, but overall it is great.

You should taste my 8 hr chilli sometime.
Report MadVlad • September 26, 2014 9:39 PM BST
^ grooming thread Plain
Report Mr Eboue • September 26, 2014 9:49 PM BST
Hi Sonko mate. Long time no speak. How's your luck?
Report Ibrahima Sonko • September 26, 2014 9:58 PM BST
Up on the flat season, a first i think. Cant wait for the sun to go down at 4pm myself.

Won the ascot comp on here and was close at goodwood i think. did well at ascot steaks wise. 2 comp winner, me. Cool


Hope you are well mate, over the hurdle you had before................

Good luck to you mr E.
Report Mr Eboue • September 26, 2014 10:03 PM BST
Ahh great stuff. All good with me cheers. Quit my job and have started a course at University. Early days of course but really enjoying it.

Likewise I cannot wait for the Jumps to get going. I havnt even had a bet all summer on the flat! I'll buy you a pint the next time your at Cheltenham.
Report treble • September 26, 2014 10:08 PM BST
What uni Mr E?
Report Mr Eboue • September 26, 2014 10:17 PM BST
Uni of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham. Studying Sports journalism. Was fed up working in a moral abattoir with total self centered berks. Applied at Christmas and everything went smoothly. I now I'm not going to become chief sports editor of the BBC as soon as I leave but there are lots of opportunities if I knuckle down and apply myself.
Report Ibrahima Sonko • September 26, 2014 10:39 PM BST
Good luck, mr e.

I have been putting off meeting you & glossy for 3 years now.
Report Mr Eboue • September 26, 2014 10:48 PM BST
I'll message you on here before a meeting and we can meet up. I'll buy the drinks and you can pass me on some winners!
Report rob_dylan • September 27, 2014 7:06 AM BST
Why not just use your normal cooker at a very low temp?  Kitchen gadgets get on my wick.
Report mange • September 27, 2014 7:12 AM BST
Sl/Ckr........not good for veg.............preasure cooker.......fire it up turn down low & dont worry 1/2 hrs Cool
Report Shrewd_dude • September 27, 2014 9:18 AM BST
Why not just use your normal cooker at a very low temp?  Kitchen gadgets get on my wick.

Try doing that, then going to work all day and see what your pan/house looks like when you get back.
Report mange • September 27, 2014 9:43 AM BST
Dont keep swearing to the forumites....................
Report Velasquez • September 27, 2014 10:46 AM BST
Just picked up one half an hour ago at a car boot sale for £3. It's brand new. Morphy Richards 3.5litre...there's no instruction book. This might be a daft question but...it's not like a bain marie is it? You don't put water in the aluminium bit before you stick in the ceramic pot bit...? Heeeelllppp!
Report A_T • September 27, 2014 10:59 AM BST
Get one with which you can remove the pot and use on a hob - that way you can fray and brown any meat first which is essential for ultimate tastiness.
Report Velasquez • September 27, 2014 11:01 AM BST
You could brown in frying pan then transfer...
Report Tommy Toes • September 27, 2014 11:11 AM BST
Vel, just click on this link, find which one you have and then you can read the instruction booklet online:

http://www.morphyrichards.co.uk/instruction-booklets/IB-cooking-and-baking/IB-slow-cookers/
Report Velasquez • September 27, 2014 11:26 AM BST
Doh, Tommy - just read the aluminium bit - there is writing on it telling you to not put water on it. Stuck some home made soup in it already - three quid Excited

Thanks for the link, Tommy. Was also looking for a Pyrex bowl to cook rabbit skin glue...got one for 30p.
Report Velasquez • September 27, 2014 11:33 AM BST
Very good, Tommy - if you remove lid, add another 15mins. cooking time...your mission is to cook beef stew and save the planet...read once and destroy...
Report Tommy Toes • September 27, 2014 11:37 AM BST
hehe!
Report Ovalman. • September 27, 2014 11:40 AM BST
No water Velasquez (at least on the 2 slow cookers I've ever used), the ceramic just sits on top of the metal plate.
Report Velasquez • September 27, 2014 11:46 AM BST
Yep, got that. Blush
Report Velasquez • September 27, 2014 11:47 AM BST
Almost fookin' daft enough to buy Sevco shares, me...Silly
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