There’s nothing more comforting and satisfying than getting home and knowing dinner is ready and waiting for you. That’s the beauty of a slow cooker – stews, soups and casseroles simmering away happily while you get on with your day job.
And if you’re in need of a new one, Amazon has a great deal on the cool-looking Swan Retro Slow Cooker in Retro Blue. It’s currently just £19.99 down from £31.99 – that’s a very tidy 38% off.
Not only has it got a lovely retro vibe – it’s stainless steel and comes in a pale blue – there are three settings, so if the dish is best served piping hot or warm rather than boiling, you’ve got options. Handily, it also comes with a two-year warranty and if you’re concerned about leaving it on all day, never fear. According to the Energy Saving Trust, slow cookers are one of the most energy-efficient kitchen appliances you can have.
Get the 3.5L Swan Retro Slow Cooker in Retro Blue for £19.99, down from £31.99 in a limited-time Amazon deal.
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AmazonThis is for the 3.5L model – if you were cooking for an even larger crowd, you could size up to 6.5L. Plus, it’s part of Swan’s retro range – if you wanted to kit out your kitchen entirely, you could get a microwave or air fryer to match.
The slow cooker has a 4.6-star rating from just over 3,000 reviews on Amazon. “As a family of two, my partner and I were on the lookout for a kitchen appliance that would suit our needs without being excessively large. That’s when we found this slow cooker, and it’s ideal for us. We initially chose it because it matches the look of our kitchen. But it works perfectly too,” one shopper raved.
Another agreed: “Nice simple slow cooker with stylish look.” While a third said: “The low feature is a lifesaver, especially on days when our schedules don’t align perfectly. Cleaning up is also hassle-free. The pot is removable and easy to clean, and it doesn’t retain smells – a common issue with previous slow cookers.”
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However, one shopper did write: “Looks good although the knobs are delicate and care will be needed not a heavy hand.” Another would have liked an added feature, writing: “It’s great but it does not have a warm switch to keep things warm, but a low to keep things cooking. This is sad as the warm option would be great.”
Want a simpler design? On the more premium end of the scale is the Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Slow Cooker, which has more features but is pricier at £119.99 (down from £149.99). Or nab a classic CROCK-POT CSC078 Slow Cooker – Black from Currys for just £21.99 – the pot is ovenproof so you can even use it under the grill, which is ideal for crisping up a hotpot.