Slow & Pressure Cooker users thread.

aVdub

Seen a few Slow cooker pictures in PPoyRP and a few threads asking advice on what slow cooker and thought I would start a thread here where we can discuss everything Slow Cooker related.

aVdub

Any recommendations on what type of beer to use with a beef casserole?

Was thinking Guinness may be too strong, but am sort of liking, or a Newcastle Brown Ale.

kal77

I think you want a good Ale.

busterbenny2001

Guinness is great adds a nice depth of flavour add most during cook and a little near the end to allow a bit of the beer to come through

IronGiant

Beef goes well with any beer or red wine or any other flavour, pick what you like.

IronGiant

Like many, I use an Instant pot

DJT75

Does the Instant Pot allow you to thicken gravy/sauces?

I have a great beef cheeks recipe, it cooks great in a slow cooker for 8/9 hours, however, at the end you need to remove the cheeks, blend the ingredients in a food mixer & then reduce it on a hob. Would be good to have something that creates the thickened gravy on it’s own.

I think I read somewhere a sauté function would do it?

Delvey

Try putting a whole chicken in a slow cooker. Stuff it's bum with some garlic and oranges and whatever else you want. Use some roller up foil to stop the bird touching the bottom of the slow cooker and its juices. After 8 hours remove the chicken then use the juices in the bottom to make gravy

DJT75

What’s the theory with not letting it touch the bottom?

busterbenny2001

Avoids it sticking to the pot like [email protected]@ to a blanket