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Known as a lazy chef\u2019s best friend, a busy cook\u2019s secret weapon and the backbone of any well-stocked range of kitchen appliances, it’s no wonder slow cookers have become such a hit.<\/p>\n
Slow cookers are designed to do all the cooking for you so you can whip up delectable meals without spending any time keeping an eye on how a meal is coming along.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve done your prep and added your ingredients, it will cook your food at a steady and controlled temperature over a longer period of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unlike with air fryers, there\u2019s no need to worry about this drying your food out either as the lids lock in moisture for soft and flavourful results.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, according to USwitch, slow cookers are among the kitchen\u2019s most energy-efficient appliances. Energy company Utilita has listed using slow cookers as one of the best money-saving tips for winter.<\/p>\n
So what can you expect from GreenPan\u2019s slow cooker? Their six-litre model typically retails for \u00a3200, but is on sale for \u00a3150 currently. The product description reads: “This slow cooker is your secret to bringing out flavours like a pro! First, brown your meat or vegetables, then lower the temperature and let your dish simmer for several hours.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Jamie Oliver claims \u00a31 special ingredient makes Brussels sprouts taste delicious<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWhile the slow cooker ensures the right temperature and cooking time, you can enjoy spending more time with your guests.\u201d<\/p>\n This slow cooker features a sleek and easy-to-use LCD display control panel that has a range of functions to choose from including slow cook, brown\/saute, steam, time, temperature as well as start and stop.\u00a0<\/p>\n Once your meal is ready, an eight-hour warming function is automatically turned on. This changes the display, so instead of counting down the hours, it tells you exactly how long ago your dish was ready.<\/p>\n To get started with the GreenPan\u2019s slow cooker, all you have to do is give the aluminium removable inner pan, the tempered glass lid and, if you\u2019re using it, the stainless steel steamer rack, a wash with hot soapy water before using it. Also, I just wiped the outside of the appliance down with a damp cloth.<\/p>\n This took hardly any time at all, so I was ready to go with the slow cooker within a matter of minutes. The removable inner pan and glass lid are dishwasher-safe for those who don\u2019t want to wash them by hand. Once the slow cooker is cleaned and plugged in, all that\u2019s left to do is put it on the necessary setting according to what you plan to cook.<\/p>\n It can be tiresome cooking a stew on the hob as you have to keep checking in on it. To put this slow cooker to the test, I decided to see if this could make it easier while I was occupied with work.<\/p>\n The recipe I opted for was Nathan Anthony\u2019s beef bourguignon which he claims is \u201camazing\u201d and \u201cso easy to make\u201d. The original recipe serves six, however, I halved the ingredients to make it for just three portions.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> ![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/greenpan-slow-cooker-review-5111191.jpg?r=1702388853842\")
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