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A slow cooker is one of the few kitchen gadgets that genuinely earns its space when you are tired and short on time. You throw everything in before the school run, and dinner more or less makes itself by teatime. This large Morphy Richards model is a reliable, no-nonsense pick for family-sized batches, and it suits anyone cooking for three or more, or anyone who likes to freeze leftovers.
What to look for
- Capacity that fits your family. Around 6.5 litres handles a big joint or a double batch, but a smaller 3.5 litre is plenty for one or two people.
- A sear-friendly pot. A pot you can brown meat and onions in first, on the hob, saves washing up and builds far more flavour than a basic warm-only model.
- Simple controls and easy cleaning. Three heat settings cover almost everything, and a dishwasher-safe pot with a glass lid makes the end of the day kinder.
Our pick
This is a large 6.5 litre cooker with a removable pot you can sear in directly before slow cooking, so onions, mince and stewing cuts go in already browned. It has straightforward low, medium and high settings, cool-touch handles and a toughened glass lid so you can check progress without losing heat. The pot is dishwasher safe, which matters after a long day. It is best for families, batch cooks and anyone who likes a Sunday roast left to its own devices.
You do not need the priciest digital model with timers and presets to eat well. A solid manual cooker like this does the real work, and the money you save is better spent on the ingredients going in it.