Cookworks 6.5L 320W Slow Cooker - Black

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The controls tend to be similar on most slow cookers with a ‘low’ setting for longer, slower cooking throughout the day and a ‘high’ setting for faster cooking with similar slow-cooked results.

I find it very simple to use. There’s just one dial on the front that you twist to select one of the four options, which are ‘off’, ‘low’, ‘high’ and ‘warm’. When the slow cooker is switched on, it’s clearly indicated with a red light. I like that because I can panic sometimes wondering if I’ve switched something on/off, so the red light makes it really obvious. I love the addition of the ‘warm’ setting, as it keeps the food at a good temperature if timing works out a bit awkward and we don’t end up wanting to eat straight away." Cookworks 2 Slice Toaster. An entry-level toaster that settles into any theme, colour scheme or style your kitchen has. This stainless steel toaster features defrost, reheat and cancel options. It also has a crumb tray that keeps your working station crumb-free. They aren’t just for stews and casseroles either. In fact, they're real multi-taskers, even up to the challenge of cooking a whole cut of meat – including sweet and salty coca cola ham or a tender beef joint. Vegetarian family favourites such as macaroni cheese are also a go-to. Take a look at our collection of must-cook slow cooker recipes for more inspiration. Cookworks Hand Blender with Accessories – Stainless Steel. Whether you are needing to prepare meals or smoothies, you can never go wrong with this hand blender from Cookworks. Achieve fine and smooth results without putting in too much effort. This comes with whisk attachment and chopper attachment. It also includes a beaker where you can store your yummy creations. We awarded the Cookworks 6.5L Slow Cooker the 'top budget' title on our best slow cooker round-up, and it was the clear winner of that category by far.

How easy is the Cookworks 6.5L Slow Cooker to use?

Slow cookers are nifty appliances that do all the cooking for you, so you can whip up scrumptious meals without spending hours working away behind a stove. An increasingly popular way of cooking, sous-vide is a French term that simply means ‘under vacuum’. You place your food inside a sealed pouch and then pop it into a temperature-controlled water bath to cook.

After unboxing the slow cooker, Amelia found it was very logical and easy to set up. "The instructions booklet was clear and basic, which was good as I didn’t have to spend a lot of time looking through it to find what I needed. After a three-year stint on Gransnet's editorial team, Natasha joined Mumsnet in 2021, and has since carved out a specialism in all things home, kitchen and lifestyle. An avid foodie, she loves nothing more than trying new culinary creations in the kitchen, which often includes testing out and researching the latest time-saving gadgets for Mumsnet. Slow cookers range in capacity, from a compact 1.5 litres up to 7 litres. As a general guide, a 1.5 to 2.3-litre capacity is great for two people, a larger 4 to 4.5 litres will feed four, and 5.5 to 7 litres is ideal for four to six people. Related: Discover the best cookbooks according to Mumsnetters How easy is the Cookworks 6.5L Slow Cooker to use?Cookworks Slow Cooker. Slow cooking is a cooking process that allows the meat to bring out maximum flavour. If you are down for some mouthwatering meat meals, then this slow cooker is ideal for you. This features 3 heat settings that will allow to keep up the quality of the cooked food. It comes with an oven safe ceramic bowl that has a capacity of 6.5 litres. Perfect for family gatherings. MNHQ tester Amelia tried out the Cookworks 6.5L Slow Cooker, putting it through its paces over a six month period. During that time, it was used once a week to cook up a large batch of food for her and her partner, and she tried a variety of different meals in the slow cooker.