slow cooker
Low-heat kitchen appliance
A slow cooker is an electric kitchen appliance that cooks food at low temperatures over several hours.
It consists of a ceramic or metal pot inside a heating element, with a lid to retain moisture.
Slow cookers are used for stews, roasts, and other dishes that benefit from long, gentle cooking: I threw everything in the slow cooker before work.
Also called a Crock-Pot, a trademark that has become generic.
Cook just under boiling
- braiseSear, then slow-simmer
- tenderizeMake less tough
- infuseSaturate by steeping
- meldBlend thoroughly together
reduce · caramelize · soften · render · marinate · collagen · fork-tender · hours
Slow-simmered meat dish
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- soupCooked liquid dish
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
tagine · carnitas · brisket · birria · adobo · rendang · cassoulet · pozole
Requires no further adjustment
- hands-offNot directly involved
- time-savingReducing required duration
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- meal-prepPreparing food in advance
one-pot · overnight · low-maintenance · energy-efficient · multitask · unattended · foolproof · beginner-friendly
Countertop low-heat cooker
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- electricPowered by current
- ceramicFired clay material
- programmableAble to accept instructions
digital · timer · lid · insert · stoneware · nonstick · stainless-steel · oval
simmer
Cook just under boiling
meld · reduce · caramelize · soften · render · marinate · collagen · fork-tender · hours
stew
Slow-simmered meat dish
curry · tagine · carnitas · brisket · birria · adobo · rendang · cassoulet · pozole · goulash
set-and-forget
Requires no further adjustment
- hands-offNot directly involved
- time-savingReducing required duration
- effortlessRequiring no strain
meal-prep · one-pot · overnight · low-maintenance · energy-efficient · multitask · unattended · foolproof · beginner-friendly
Crock-Pot
Countertop low-heat cooker
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- electricPowered by current
- ceramicFired clay material
programmable · digital · timer · lid · insert · stoneware · nonstick · stainless-steel · oval · quart
hearty
Warm and substantial
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- homestyleSimply prepared, like family cooking
- nourishingPromoting health through food
rustic · wholesome · satisfying · savory · rich · aromatic · filling · cozy · potluck · winter
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Sealed pot using steam
microwave · wok · broiler · convection oven · air fryer
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Rapid food preparation
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