For more interiors, fashion and technology releases delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our GQ Recommends newsletter. The latter feature sets it apart from rivals by allowing you to fill it up with water and heat it to a preset programmable temperature which is constantly maintained to avoid overcooking. Swan's fun Retro range is available in a plethora of nostalgia-fuelled colours, including blue, green, cream and this rather alluring red. Crock-Pot inserts are made from ceramic, other brands use various materials for their inserts including stainless steel and non-stick coatings.

This gradual cooking process helps to develop rich flavors and tenderize meats, resulting in delicious meals. Before choosing the right one for you to make a list of your particular requirements and expectations of what you expect your new slow cooker to do for you. A 7-quart slow cooker can hold a 7-pound whole chicken, a 5-pound roast, a 7-pound pork butt, or 6 pounds of chicken or turkey breast. The 190-watt element envelopes all sides of the cooking pot for consistent heating and there are three settings to choose from – high, low and warm, which heats on high until cooked, then keeps warm until you’re ready to serve. Cooking under pressure significantly reduces waiting times, so you can enjoy a buttery soft lamb shank in just 30 minutes.As one of the leading review providers for a number of brands, services, and products, Envirogadget ensures to provide quality and unbiased reviews to its precious users.

litre capacity, it's up to the task of dishing out meals for parties and large family spreads, with the standard three heat settings and warming function all present and accounted for. Manufacturers advise a slow cooker works at optimum efficiency when the insert is filled halfway up and no more than two-thirds.Three heat settings provide options for cooking a variety of meals, with a warm function thrown in for good measure. litres, it is perfect for couples or hungry singletons (with leftovers galore) and unlike many more expensive models the cooking pot and tempered glass lid can be lifted out of the metal base and used on the hob (not induction) for browning off ingredients at the start of a recipe or simply used in the oven. Other brands also produce slow cookers including Instant Pot, Black and Decker, Cuisinart, All-Clad, Breville, and Zojirushi.

litres it's not the largest slow cooker on our list, but it can handle up to four portions per meal, making it suitable for a small family.The rating is also determined by our subjective opinion and the brand preference based on the reputation or market share of a particular Brand/Company. litre model, which is more than large enough for a hungry family, but Morphy Richards also makes an enormous family-sized 6. Large cuts of meat, such as pulled pork, cook brilliantly in a slow cooker because the tough muscle fibres break down over the extended cooking time, allowing the meat to get nice and tender. That said, it’s pretty difficult to ignore a classic steak and ale (or sweet potato and lentil) casserole.