10 Best Slow-Cook Recipes
Braising, bubbling, stewing and simmering – autumn is the season to hunker down and embrace a slower, gentler style of cooking. The rewards for patience are great when you see what’s on the menu – enjoy our top 10 dishes.
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BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH CINNAMON PRUNES
For an aromatic take on a meaty casserole, try this rich and meltingly soft recipe, infused with the heady notes of cumin and cinnamon
2
BRAISED SQUID WITH FENNEL & MUSSELS
Not the first ingredient that springs to mind when you think of slow cooking, but squid is at its most delicious when cooked either very fast or slow. Here, it’s gently simmered in a warming stew with a whisper of fennel and saffron – for comfort food with flair
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BRAISED SQUID WITH FENNEL & MUSSELS
Not the first ingredient that springs to mind when you think of slow cooking, but squid is at its most delicious when cooked either very fast or slow. Here, it’s gently simmered in a warming stew with a whisper of fennel and saffron – for comfort food with flair
3
CHIPOTLE & SQUASH CHILLI WITH JALAPENO DUMPLINGS
A spicy vegetarian chilli is comfort in a bowl, especially when topped with cheese and chilli dumplings
4
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
It’s good for the soul, so they say. And great for the taste buds, with fragrant lemongrass, ginger, peppercorns, star anise and coriander in the mix here
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CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
It’s good for the soul, so they say. And great for the taste buds, with fragrant lemongrass, ginger, peppercorns, star anise and coriander in the mix here
5
CHAI-SPICED PEARS
A leisurely bubble in spiced, sweetened tea transforms a simple fruit into a beautifully aromatic autumn dessert. Serve warm with a generous dollop of cream
6
SHIN OF BEEF WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS
As the nights draw in you’ll want something you can curl up on the sofa with. Combine your box set with a big bowl of hearty slow-cooked beef. The meat’s so tender you’ll only need a spoon to enjoy
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SHIN OF BEEF WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS
As the nights draw in you’ll want something you can curl up on the sofa with. Combine your box set with a big bowl of hearty slow-cooked beef. The meat’s so tender you’ll only need a spoon to enjoy
7
KOREAN INSPIRED BEEF STEW WITH PUMPKIN & POTATOES
Gochujang paste, soy sauce, rice wine and groundnut oil elevate a classic beef stew to next-level. The addition of pumpkin makes it a perfect warming dish for the change of seasons
8
LEG OF LAMB WITH SHERRY
Food writer Diana Henry’s recipe is great for family gatherings, as once in the oven, it needs little attention. You won’t be stuck for a conversation starter either with everyone asking for the recipe
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LEG OF LAMB WITH SHERRY
Food writer Diana Henry’s recipe is great for family gatherings, as once in the oven, it needs little attention. You won’t be stuck for a conversation starter either with everyone asking for the recipe
9
SLOW GRILLED PORK BELLY WITH SOY & GINGER
The barbecue is a great cooking tool in all seasons, as cookbook author and barbecue expert Genevieve Taylor's recipes shows. But don’t fear, you won’t be standing outside in the cold for hours. Once the meat is on, the grill will work its magic – you'll just need to rotate every 30 minutes
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SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
A weekly classic in many kitchens, who wouldn’t want to make this recipe easier? Bunging it all in a slow cooker means there’s less fuss but much more intensity, as the flavours meld together slowly over 8 hours
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SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
A weekly classic in many kitchens, who wouldn’t want to make this recipe easier? Bunging it all in a slow cooker means there’s less fuss but much more intensity, as the flavours meld together slowly over 8 hours
Meat-free?
Check out Elly Curshen's top 10 plant-based and vegetarian comfort food recipes, with lots of tips for swapping in veggies and vegan ingredients
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