The beef stew we made lost a little moisture but tasted flavoursome, while our chicken curry had deliciously moist meat that was falling off the bone.

It’s also dishwasher-safe and easy to clean thanks to its non-stick coating, so overall it’s a reliable option if you don’t want to splash the cash on the more premium Ninja slow cooker. You place your food inside a sealed pouch and then pop it into a temperature-controlled water bath to cook. The results didn’t disappoint either – it scored highly when making curry, soup and stew, with meat and veg cooked through. It’s a good idea for your slow cooker to have a transparent glass lid, so you can keep a watchful eye on your food.Handles would have been appreciated, as removing the pot was fiddly and fingerprints were quite visible on the exterior, but for mouth-watering dinners, this machine delivers. We normally have a light lunch and decent dinner midweek and a decent lunch and dinner at weekends as we are all home together. With a clear display, it’s easy to see how long your food has got left and lets you set the table ready for your slow-cooked feast. If your item develops a fault after 60 days of the date you received it, but within the 12 Month warranty period we will offer a FOC repair upon receipt of the item.

The well-made handles are fine for carrying the whole thing around the kitchen or to the table – the power cable is detachable – and the rubber feet are excellent, helping to make it very steady.To get started, simply prepare your ingredients, pop them into the Crock-Pot Slow Cooker at the beginning of the day or before work and set the timer, so that you can arrive home to a nutritious, home-cooked meal that requires no extra effort. The countdown timer is a great function, though, the large capacity is great for families and batch cooking, and results are superb.