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When it comes to creating mouthwatering meals, you don’t have to spend hours and hours standing next to the hob or checking on traybakes in the oven. With a slow cooker, you can simply add your ingredients before stepping back to relax and let the gadget do the hard work.
And, despite misconceptions, slow cookers aren’t just for stews. In fact, a whole world of delicious meals await, and melt-in-the-mouth beef brisket is just one of the recipes that you can create using a slow cooker.
Thanks to its cinnamon notes and hint of orange, the recipe is distinctly seasonal and perfect for wintery days… Mulled wine brisket Serves 6 Ingredients 1kg piece of beef brisket 1 carrot, chopped (skin left on) 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 red onion, chopped 400g tin of chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato purée 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cinnamon stick 400ml mulled wine 300ml rich beef stock 1 slice of orange Salt and pepper, to taste Method Heat a nonstick frying pan over a high heat on the hob, then place the beef in the pan and sear on all sides until just browned all over.
Place all the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker, stir, then turn the meat in the liquid to coat and season to taste. Cook on high for 7–8 hours.
Shred the meat with two forks. Serve with creamy mash and seasonal vegetables.
That’s not the only recipe you can create using the humble slow cooker.
Try this honey and mustard ham in cider recipe too… Honey and mustard ham in cider Serves 10 Ingredients 2 large oranges, sliced 1.5kg boneless gammon joint 20–25 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 1 bay leaf 500ml cider 6 tbsp honey 1 tbsp mustard Method Place half the orange slices in the bottom of the slow cooker and place the ham on top. Add the cloves,
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