Winter is the best time to tuck into a hearty stew, curry or a wholesome soup. If you haven’t bought yourself a slow cooker then now is your time, here we review the top five in Australia.
Benefits of a slow cooker
Slow cookers have risen in popularity over the past couple of years. With the ability to cook and forget Simply add in your ingredients in the morning and leave for 6-12 hours to come home to a delicious and juicy meal, they are perfect for families, singles, couples and pretty much everyone!With the right cooker, you’ll be able to cook up recipes on par with Jamie Oliver! Here’s our guide of the best slow cookers on the market and how to find the right one for you.1. KitchenAid Artisan Slow Cooker
Price: $259.00Capacity: 5.7LPros:- Digital display
- 24-hour programmability
- Two lids for reduced heat loss
- Three temperature settings
- Customer reviews say that the lid can be difficult to close
- Expensive price point
2. Cuisinart Slow Cooker Programmable 6.5 Litre
Capacity: 6.5LPrice: $249 Pros:- Touchpad control panel
- 24-hour cooking timer
- Automatically shifts from cook to warm
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA Free
- Customers find that low or simmer setting is too weak
3. Breville The Smart Temp 6L Slow Cooker
Price: $109Pros:- Digital display
- Timer
- Four heat settings
- Temperature IQ automatically controls temperature and prevents overheating
- Cannot use pot on the stovetop so often need to use two pans
- Bulky
4. Russell Hobbs 4L Slow Cooker
Price: $49Capacity: 4LPros:- Three heat settings
- Dishwasher safe ceramic pot and lid
- Built-in lid holder
- Doesn’t tell users when warm
5. Sunbeam SecretChef 5.5L Slow Cooker
Price: $39Pros:- Great price point
- Three heat settings
- Dishwasher safe
- Element is halfway down the pot so cooking small meals is difficult
Italian pork & veal ragu
Store-cupboard vegetable minestrone
Slow-cooked porridge
