The best slow cookers for effortless homemade meals, tried and tested
Share:
Whether you’re making comforting curries, casseroles or chilli con carne, we’ve tested the top slow cookers for serving up winter warmers.
• The best blenders to blitz like a pro, tried and tested, from Ninja to Nutribullet.
As January beds in and our craving for cosiness increases, you may be minded to dig out the slow cooker. Coming home to a warm, bubbling meal – with very little effort – is a real treat in the cold and dark. Plus, slow cooking can be an economical method of cooking.
If you have yet to experience the comfort and joy of a slow cooker, or if your ancient model has finally died a death, it could be time to treat yourself to a season of stews, casseroles, curries and more. I’ve spent weeks testing slow cookers to compile a shortlist of the most functional, useful and well-designed recommendations to transform your dinner time.
Best overall slow cooker:GreenPan slow cooker£200 at GreenPan.
Best basic slow cooker:ProCook digital slow cooker£49 at ProCook.
Best multi-cooker:Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 PossibleCooker£120 at Argos.
Best pressure-cooking slow cooker:Sage Fast Slo Pro£179.95 at Sage Appliances.