To make things even easier in the kitchen, the pot comes away from the control panel, so you can transport it to the table for everyone to get stuck in. It’s a doddle to use, with a choice of four cooking modes – sauté, slow cook, steam and roast – and an easily adjustable timer. Furthermore, the tempered glass lid helps to retain heat within the cooker whilst allowing you to see how cooking is progressing so you don’t release heat by needing to lift the lid. It has an LED light, so you’ll know when it’s switched on, which is handy, especially if you’re prone to forgetting to switch off appliances. Slow cooking is a great way to prepare hearty meals without the mess and fuss of usual meal prep, simply put all your ingredients in to the slow cooker, set the timer and let it do its magic.

Keeping the tempered glass lid closed and secured throughout the cooking process ensures your meal is cooked thoroughly. Thanks to the handy keep warm setting, this slow cooker can transform into a buffet style serving station instantly, keeping food warm for up to four hours, great for allowing guests to help themselves.

Slow cookers do tend to run for longer though, so if you’re looking to save, look for recipes with a shorter cooking time that can be left on a low heat setting.

litre slow cooker is a great and cost-effective way to make deliciously healthy meals for all the family. When she’s not writing about the newest gadgets and gizmos for your home and garden, you’ll find her cooking, running and exploring London’s foodie hotspots – or trying to make friends with every dog she passes. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data.Unlike traditional slow cookers which only use side heating elements, Triple Fusion Heat combines heating elements in the sides and base with steam heat to unlock even more cooking options – so you can also sear, sauté and simmer hearty meals to share, just like you would on the hob. Sear and Sauté just like a hob – perfect for caramelising onions and vegetables and sealing or braising meat, before cooking low and slow for tender, fall-off-the-bone results.