Slow Cookers

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Transform your kitchen into a haven of convenience with Robins Kitchen's premium collection of slow cookers and multicookers, the secret to fuss-free, great-tasting comfort food for the whole family. …

Looking to purchase your first slow cooker or upgrade our existing one? Our guide to slow cooking appliances will help you find the best capacity and features for your lifestyle and cooking preferences.

The Benefits of Bringing a Slow Cooker into Your Home

A slow cooker reduces active cooking time while maximising flavour development. Perfect for busy lifestyles, these energy-efficient cooking appliances transform economical cuts of meat into tender, flavoursome dishes through gentle, consistent heat. Unlike traditional stovetop methods, slow cooking eliminates the risk of burning while allowing spices and ingredients to develop. Ideal for batch cooking, slow cookers deliver restaurant-quality results with minimal effort, making them an invaluable addition to any modern kitchen.

What Can You Cook in a Slow Cooker?

Slow cookers excel at creating hearty mains like pulled pork, beef stews, lamb shanks, aromatic curries, and soups. Meat and poultry dishes shine are a breeze too, from whole chickens to pot roasts. Surprisingly versatile, slow cookers can also make desserts like fruit crumbles and chocolate puddings, plus party dips and fluffy baked potatoes. Good food is made easy with a slow cooker from Robins Kitchen

Choosing the Best Slow Cooker for Your Family

Choosing the perfect slow cooker depends on your needs. We recommend considering the following factors before purchasing a new slow cooker.

Capacity

A 3-4 litre capacity is great for one to two people households and those who want to save kitchen space with a more compact size.
A 5-8 litre capacity is best for families of four to six and those who are interested in large batch cooking and entertaining.
A 7+ litre slow cooker is best for large gatherings or bulk batch cooking.

Features

Consider a slow cooker with a digital timer or simple, manual functions, multiple heat settings including a warming or searing function, a removable pot for easy serving and cleaning. Unlock the crock pots of the past, modern slow cookers are available with a variety of functions for specialised cooking needs.

Material & Shape

Consider a slow cooker with a ceramic inner pot for even heat distribution or metal for lighter handling.
Oval shapes suit roasts perfectly, while round designs excel for stews.

At Robins Kitchen we range Australia’s most trusted slow cooker brands including Baccarat, Breville, Healthy Choice, Instant Pot, and Tefal with something for every cook within every budget.

Slow Cooker vs. Multi Cooker vs. Pressure Cooker: Understanding the Differences

Stuck on which cooking appliance is best for you? Lets break down the difference between popular cooking appliances to find your best fit.

Slow Cookers: Slow cookers excel at low-temperature, long cooking for deep flavour development with minimal supervision.
Multicookers: Multi cookers combine various functions including slow cooking, pressure cooking, and steaming, offering versatility at higher complexity. However, dedicated slow cookers remain unbeaten for simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
Their specialised "low and slow" approach delivers unmatched results for tenderising tough cuts and developing rich, complex flavours that time-pressed alternatives simply cannot replicate.
Pressure Cookers: Pressure cookers use high pressure for rapid results but require closer attention.

Robins Kitchen is dedicated to helping you expertly equip your kitchen with Australia's best slow cookers. With over 45 years of experience in quality kitchenware, cookware, appliances, knives, entertaining and bakeware, we make finding the perfect slow cooker easy with our range of slow cooker appliances from Australia’s leading appliance brands and helpful air fryer accessories. Whether you prefer browsing our extensive online selection or visiting our knowledgeable staff in store we’ve got you covered.

FAQs

Which is the best slow cooker to buy?

The best slow cooker depends on your needs. Consider the size of your household and the food you like to cook to determine what size and features you want. At Robins Kitchen, we offer top rated models from trusted brands like Baccarat, Breville, Healthy Choice, Instant Pot, and Tefal, known for their reliability and performance in Australia.

What types of foods/meals can be prepared in a slow cooker?

Slow cookers are perfect for hearty stews, tender pulled meats, rich curries, soups, casseroles, pot roasts, and even some desserts like fruit crumbles. They excel at dishes that benefit from long, slow simmering.

What's the difference between a pressure cooker, multi cooker, and a slow cooker?

A slow cooker uses low, consistent heat over many hours for tender results. Whereas a pressure cooker uses high pressure and steam to cook food much faster. A multi-cooker is different from both of the above as it combines several functions, often including both slow and pressure cooking, along with other modes like rice cooking, steaming or sautéing.

Is a slow cooker as good as a rice cooker?

No, a slow cooker is not ideal for cooking rice directly, as rice requires specific water absorption and cooking times for optimal texture that slow cookers don't provide. For perfect rice, a dedicated rice cooker or multicooker with a rice cooking function is recommended.

Can you leave a slow cooker on all day while at work?

Yes, modern slow cookers are designed for safe, unattended cooking over long periods on low settings, making them perfect for preparing meals while you're at work or out for the day. Always follow the manufacturer's safety guidelines.