One of my favourite parts about this time of year is ditching picky teas and summer salads for cosy bowls of stew and chilli. The moment the clocks go back, slow cooker season has well and truly arrived in our house. It’s been a long-running joke that I’m no Nigella Lawson in the kitchen.
In fact, if it doesn’t go in the oven on gas mark 6 for 20 minutes, I won’t bother. That is, until I tried out ProCook's digital slow cooker. Reasonably priced at £59, it’s an affordable device, and is a great choice for couples, families, and solo chefs alike.
Its 4.8l capacity initially seemed excessive, but the pot can comfortably cook up to six portions of food, making it ideal for batch cooking, or hosting family meals. READ MORE: We've found six pairs of luxury pyjamas you'll want to live in this Christmas READ MORE: I'm a beauty writer and I picked eight Boots Black Friday deals on perfume In terms of design, the cooker is sleek and compact enough to fit on any kitchen counter without taking up too much space.
It's found a semi-permanent home next to our microwave for the winter months, as we tend to use it more than the oven during this time. However, come summer, it'll likely be stored on top of the cupboard when a quick tea is more the order of the day. The slow cooker features a range of easy-to-use settings that make cooking straightforward, The Mirror reports .
It offers low and high heat options, allowing you to adjust it to suit your needs for each dish. Additionall.
