A slow cooker, often referred to as a Crock-Pot®, is a countertop electrical home appliance that is used to cook stews and other dishes containing water at relatively low temperatures, with correspondingly long cooking times (several hours). Many recipes simply call for the ingredients to be put in the crock, with little preparation. The slow cooker can then safely be left to run unattended, making it a convenient cooking method.
I swear by my Slow Cooker as it's both convenient and makes delicious currys and casseroles. It is also a practically fool proof method of cooking and even people like Lisa Locket can create a tasty meal simply by throwing in the raw ingredients before going to work. Coupled with the microwave oven, the slow cooker is the champion of the single working person.
