Slow Cookers & Pressure Cookers - Whip up delicious meals and stand-out dishes with our curated collection of quality slow cookers and pressure cookers from our
kitchen appliances range. From slow cooker stews to pressure cooker casseroles, soups and even delicious slow cooker desserts like chocolate brownies and sticky date pudding, our handy appliances can make it all! There's something quietly satisfying about walking through the door to a house that smells like dinner's been cooking all day and that's the slow cooker's whole party trick. Slow cooker styles are ideal for meal prepping or whipping up your family meals in the morning to be left alone to marinate and build flavour for stand-out dinners every day of the week. Create flavourful meals for the whole family with our versatile and durable range.
Find the Best Slow Cooker for Your Household
Our range of slow cookers and pressure cookers are available in a number of different sizes to suit every
kitchen and family. A small slow cooker or mini slow cooker around the three-litre mark is perfect for couples and smaller households, while a large slow cooker at 6.5 litres handles family dinners, bigger portion sizes and your weekly meal-preps with ease. The bigger pressure cooker sizes also earn their keep on special occasions, keeping mulled drinks warm or handling the gravy while the oven's full. Choosing the best slow cooker or pressure cooker for you really comes down to how many mouths you're feeding and how much you love leftovers. But when in doubt, size up, because slow cooked meals can also freeze beautifully!
Easy Slow Cooker Meals for Busy Weeks
No matter what your schedule is, a slow cooker makes your weekly routine easier! If you're a busy parent or don't want to prep a meal after your 9-to-5, a slow cooker can make all the difference in ensuring you're still eating filling and healthy meals. Simply prep, set and go! If you want something a little speedier, explore our
air fryers for crispy-fast dinners. Wondering what to cook with your new slow cooker? Consider it sorted! Shop from our range of
cookbooks, including those with slow cooker-specific recipes. You can thank us later when you taste these delicious meals (and save time cooking after your busy day!)
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Slow Cooker FAQs
What's the difference between a slow cooker and a crock pot?
Nothing, really! Crock-Pot is actually a brand name that became so popular it turned into shorthand for the whole appliance, a bit like Esky or Glad Wrap. So if a recipe calls for a crock pot, any slow cooker will do the job just fine.
Can you leave a slow cooker on while you're at work?
That's exactly what they're designed for. Slow cookers run at low temperatures and low wattage, so an eight-hour day at the office is well within a standard low-setting cook time. As with any appliance, set it up on a clear, heat-safe surface away from walls and cords, and you can head out while dinner takes care of itself.
Is a slow cooker cheaper to run than an oven?
Generally, yes. Even over a long eight-hour cook, a slow cooker's low wattage typically draws less power than an oven running for an hour or two, which makes it a budget-friendly way to cook through winter. Bonus: it also turns cheaper cuts of meat into the most tender thing on the table.
Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker?
You can, and most recipes assume you will as the long, gentle cook takes meat well past safe temperatures. That said, browning your meat in a pan first is the worthwhile extra five minutes, since that golden crust adds a depth of flavour a slow cooker can't create on its own. Straight-in works on rushed mornings, browned-first wins on flavour.
How to use a slow cooker?
To use a slow cooker, start by chopping your ingredients to a similar size so everything cooks evenly, then add them to the pot along with your liquid (stock, sauce, or water) as a rule of thumb. Next root veggies and meat go in with dairy or delicate ingredients like herbs added later so they don't overcook. Pop the lid on and choose your setting: low is best for all-day cooking (around 7 to 8 hours) while high suits a shorter cook (around 3 to 4 hours). It's also best to avoid lifting the lid mid-cook, since each peek lets out heat and adds cooking time. Once done, give it a stir, check the meat is tender or veggies are soft and it's ready to serve.
What can you cook in a slow cooker?
A slow cooker handles far more than just stews. Classic slow-cooker recipes include soups, curries, casseroles, pulled meats like pork or beef brisket and roasts that come out fall-apart tender. Slow cookers are also just as good for simmered dishes like bolognese, chilli con carne and butter chicken. Plus dips, mulled wine, poached fruit or rice pudding also turn out a treat! As a rule, anything that benefits from long, low heat and doesn't need a crisp or browned finish is a good fit, just add crunchy toppings or fresh herbs after cooking rather than before.
