A few weeks ago we talked about pots in this same section, specifically about the advantages and disadvantages of pots. according to the material with which they are made. Then we mentioned another classification, the one that classifies pots by their "speed" and we promised to talk about the slow cookers, you remember?
As promised is a debt, today we talk in depth about the slow cooker, the thing that everyone wants to have in their kitchen today. Sure you have heard of them but do you really know the advantages of cooking with this type of pots? In Bezzia today we try today to shed clarity on these.
Slow cookers, also known as 'slow cooker', It is a pot that allows us to cook food slowly without giving up our current pace of life. This is allowing us to imitate the way our grandmothers cooked but using electricity to have full control.
Features
The slow cooker or slow cooker consists of a metal casing with electrical power supply and a removable ceramic container with a lid. The casing is heated by internal resistances and the heat is gradually transmitted to the removable pot, which rests inside, until reaching, after a long period of operation, a maximum between 95 or 100ºC.
The most basic models present two temperature settings: High and low. In both positions the same final temperature is reached, however, the time it takes to reach that final temperature is not the same. In the High function the pot takes almost half the time to reach the same temperature.
In addition, slow cookers can present different functions that will help you to keep the food warm once it finishes cooking or to add more heat to the food in the first hour of cooking to face frozen food. And yes, you will also find programmable pots that will start to work whenever you want so that the food is freshly cooked when you sit at the table.
Despite the many functions of the more exclusive models, the slow cooker is an electric appliance with a technology basic and easy to use. Do not be fooled by a large number of functions and choose from the wide catalog on the market the one that really suits your practical and economic needs.
Advantages
Among the many advantages of slow cookers, the success in relation to the texture and final taste of the food stands out. Besides another obvious practical advantage; the ability to enjoy your time while the pot cooks without worrying about safety. But they are not the only ones…
- The flavors are enhanced because food is cooked in its own juices.
- Those foods like second-rate meats which are considered hard, remain tender and soft when cooked for many hours at a mild temperature. The same happens with legumes, which finish cooking whole and have a buttery texture.
- The pot does most of the work, saving you time. You just have to put the ingredients, program it and the pot will take care of the rest.
- El energy consumption is small, lower than if we cook with traditional methods. According to the manufacturers, a slow cooker consumes around 75-150W on low heat and 150-350W on high.
- Slow cookers they are not expensive appliances, since from € 35 you can find well valued models with a capacity of 3,5L.
Are you determined to buy a slow cooker? If so, we advise you to read the specifications well, to compare similar models and to pay attention to the ratings and comments of users who have already bought the pot you are interested in. We haven't tried it yet but we probably will soon.