Are you a lover of slowly cooked dishes? Then a slowcooker can definitely be recommended to you. This kitchen appliance allows you to slowly simmer, stew and cook dishes in a simple way. Slow cooking is ideal for making dishes like pulled pork, stews, jackfruit or a delicious soup. The slow cooker maintains a constant, relatively low temperature for a long time. This ensures that the flavor of your dish is maximized. At Cookinglife you will find a diverse range of slow cookers from leading brands.

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Crockpot slowcooker

When it comes to slowcookers Crockpot one of the top brands. This brand invariably appears in lists that include the best-tested slow cookers. This is not without reason, as the quality of a crockpot slow cooker is outstanding. At Cookinglife you will find various Crockpot slowcookers, including the Crockpot CR027, Crockpot CR605 or the Crockpot CR052. All of these slow-cookers feature an automatic reheat function, have multiple heat settings and have an adjustable cooking time. Furthermore, each Crockpot slowcooker has its own advantages, check out the specific products to see what they are. By the way, we also offer slowcookers from other top brands, such as: Cuisinart or Westinghouse.

Crockpot slowcooker

Why a slowcooker?

The slow-cooker is a fantastic kitchen appliance to have. It allows you to make the most fantastic dishes, such as a delicious hachee or a nice tender piece of meat. But what exactly are the advantages you will enjoy if you buy a slow cooker? We have listed the most important ones for you.

The advantages of a slow cooker:

The slowcooker does the work for you. You add the ingredients and the device does the rest. In the morning you turn on the slowcooker and in the evening you enjoy a deliciously flavorful and tender dish.
The appliance is very easy to clean.
The slow cooker uses very little energy, typically 250 to 300 watts.
You can make even the most tough meat deliciously tender.
You need very little fat for cooking dishes.
You cook a dish in a pot with the lid on. As a result, no moisture or flavor is lost. Also, any vitamins remain well preserved in the dish. For that matter, you usually hardly need to add any liquid either, unless you are making a soup or broth.
Because you cook with a lid, you have little trouble with dirt splashing out of the kettle.
You might not expect it, but most vegetables do not become mushy when cooked in a slow cooker. However, it is important not to pre-cook the vegetables and not to add too much liquid. Note: this applies to hard vegetables, such as: carrots, parsnips or onion. Soft vegetables, such as spinach, are better added late in the process.

Slow-cooker considerations:

The slow-cooker has many advantages, but there are also some points of interest. We've listed the most important ones for you.

The slow cooker is suitable for preparing slowly cooked dishes. Spontaneous dishes are therefore not in it.
The device allows you to make only one dish at a time.
Not all dishes can be prepared in a slow cooker. The device cooks dishes at a slow temperature, so frying a steak, for example, is not in it.

How does a slow cooker work?

Nice all those benefits, but how does a slow-cooker actually work? The pan has a heating element and a thermostat that allows you to control the temperature of the slow cooker. You can set the temperature to low (about 80 degrees) or high (about 90 degrees). The pan actually never gets hotter than 90 degrees and therefore dishes cannot burn. In this the slow cooker differs from, for example, a Casserole, because it does get hotter than 90 degrees. You can leave the slow cooker on all day without having to worry about your dish burning.

Once you've added the ingredients to the device, it's just a matter of setting the temperature and cooking time and then waiting.

What should you look for when buying a slow cooker?

Are you convinced and would like to buy a slowcooker, but have no idea what to look for? No worries. We have compiled a list of points of interest that will help you make the best choice.

Contents of the pan: Slow-cookers come in different sizes. It is important to consider the number of people you usually cook for. Note: A slowcooker is an appliance that will last a long time. So also take into account any family expansion. Check out the handy chart below to see which size is suitable for which family size.
- For 1 to 2 people, a size of 1.5 to 3 liters is sufficient.
- For 3 to 4 people, a 3 to 5 liter size will suffice.
- For 5 people or more, a size of 5 to 6.5 liters will suffice.
Functionalities: Not every pan has the same functionalities. Read the product information carefully and see if the slow cooker meets your needs and desires.
Material of the inner pan: The inner pan can be made of ceramic or metal. The advantage of ceramic is that the pan is dishwasher and microwave safe. The advantage of metal is that the pan is oven-proof and very sturdy. Each material has several advantages and disadvantages. Be well informed about these before making your choice.

Buy a slow cooker

Have you made your choice and would you like to buy a slow cooker? Simply order your product in our online store and we will take care of a quick delivery. Did you know that you can contact us for everything in the field of kitchen appliances? So you can buy not only a slow cooker, but also a: blender, food processor, kettle, hand blender, rice cooker, toaster, electric juicer, slow juicer, hand mixer, contact grill, chopper or food dehydrator. Cookinglife is the address for everything to do with cooking and dining.