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Next copper-effect 3.5-litre slow cooker review
Published: April 7, 2021 at 10:55 AM
3.5
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.
This is a contemporary gadget that does the basics well, but is it worth the money? Read our full review below.
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Pros
- Silicone cool-touch handle and lid handle, contemporary copper-effect design
Cons
- Poor-fitting ceramic bowl in outer base, no medium heat setting, can’t use on the hob
Next copper-effect slow cooker summary
The retailer Next perhaps isn't the first place you'd look for a small kitchen appliance, but in the case of its copper slow cooker, it's one to consider. The copper design makes a refreshing change from the brushed steel outers of many others. It has a contemporary feel and doesn't look out of place on a kitchen countertop.
- Available from Next (£30)
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On opening, plastic is noticeably prevalent, with seemingly unnecessary additions like two plug wrappers in addition to the plug spoke protection. It also has just a 2.5-litre working capacity, so don't be misled by the 3.5-litre bowl size. However, its cooking ability justifies its inclusion in our best list.
How easy is the Next copper-effect slow cooker to use?
We particularly like the cool-touch silicone handles and lid handle on this slow cooker. It adds a good non-slip element to each.
The inner pot is ceramic, but doesn't sit snugly inside the outer body, which makes it feel a bit unstable, even though there are non-slip feet. Made of toughened glass, the lid survived a drop on a stone floor.
The switch is easy to use, offering low, high and warm functions indicated by a power light. We tested the low and keep warm functions with a slow cooker beef stew and 5-a-day tagine recipe.
Results
The end results save it. Although some moisture escapes from the beef stew, the meat is tender and soft and not at all overdone after a full eight hours.
The vegetables don't fair so well, burning a little around the edges and tasting a bit overdone. This is relatively easy to scrub off in hot soapy water, although both the lid and the pot are both dishwasher-safe.
Conclusion
If you're after a contemporary looking slow cooker that's simple but effective, the copper-effect gadget by Next is an affordable and stylish one that does the basics well. It makes a nice addition to a countertop.
- Available from Next (£30)
Next copper-effect 3.5-litre slow cooker specifications
Capacity: 3.5-litre
Size: 35 x 26 x 24 cm
Settings: low, high, automatic keep warm
Pot: ceramic
Lid: toughened glass
Guarantee: two year
Dishwasher: ceramic pot and glass lid
Oven- and hob-friendly: no
Instruction manual: yes
Recipes: yes
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