{"id":1377,"date":"2022-11-02T12:50:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T07:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitchenmagician.co.uk\/?p=1377"},"modified":"2022-11-02T12:52:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T07:52:19","slug":"slow-cooker-temperature-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchenmagician.co.uk\/slow-cooker-temperature-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Temperature – Everything You Need to Know (2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Slow-cooked broth and dishes are favourites of everyone. But you need practice to attain the right temperature in a slow pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why our researchers at the Kitchen Magician team<\/strong> decided to guide you properly. This article will tell you the right and safe cooking temperature<\/a> and how hot your slow cooker can get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, here\u2019s the essential information you don\u2019t want to miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, all slow cookers have three settings i.e. lower, medium, and high. On low, the temperature of the slow pot is 87\u00b0C (190\u00b0F). At high, it reaches 148\u00b0C (300\u00b0F).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is best to use it on medium settings as 110\u00b0C (230\u00b0F) is best for most foods. But does the high heat means minimum cooking time? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Slow-Cooker-Temperature\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Or, you must be thinking, how much energy a slow cooker will use? Well, we got you covered. So, keep on reading to know in-depth information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow Cooker Temperatures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow cookers take 4-5 hours to cook your food. A pot doesn\u2019t reach high heat within seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can take 35 to 40 minutes for your cookerpot to cook at high settings. During this timeframe, it usually remains slow, eventually reacting to your desired temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Temperature Is A Slow Cooker On Low?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On low settings, it cooks at 87\u00b0C (190\u00b0F). On low, it can take 6 hours for proper cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why most chefs recommend setting it high for 2 hours to minimize time. After 6 hours, it can keep your food warm for another two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Temperature Is A Slow Cooker on a high?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At high settings, it can reach up to a whopping 148\u00b0C (300\u00b0F). At this extreme temperature, you can roast 5lb of beef within 4 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, most dishes won\u2019t need such extreme heat. Because there will be no nutritional value left after this high temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How We Did Our Research?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several brands of slow cookers. But we studied the top six. Even testing those six was also a bit difficult. So, we took favours from the internet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We bake chicken thighs, beans, pork shoulders, beef, and mixed veggies for testing. We also have to rely on several forums and appliance manuals for more accurate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about electricity? With soaring energy prices, isn\u2019t it expensive to run for several hours? Well, let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Electric Does A Slow Cooker Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the slow cookers in the UK use 1.3kWh in six to eight hours. Keeping the current energy cap of 34p in mind, it\u2019ll cost you around 6-8 pence per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to the induction hob power consumption<\/a><\/strong>, it is still budget-friendly. So, in a nutshell, a slow cooker is not expensive to run for eight hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow Cooker Temperature Guide And Cooking Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on our research and cooking, here\u2019s how long it takes to cook several foods in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking Time vs Temperature Settings<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Food<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Low Settings <\/strong><\/td>High Settings<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Stew Meat<\/td>3lbs<\/td>6 Hours<\/td>5 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Pork Shoulders<\/td>5lbs<\/td>8 Hours<\/td>6.5 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Beef Roast<\/td>5lbs – 7lbs<\/td>7.5 Hours<\/td>5 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Whole Chicken<\/td>2lbs – 3lbs<\/td>4 Hours<\/td>2.5 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Sea Food<\/td>2lbs<\/td>3 Hours<\/td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Vegetable<\/td>1lbs – 3lbs<\/td>2.5 – 3.5 Hours<\/td>1.5 – 2 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Frozen Food<\/td>4lbs<\/td>5 Hours<\/td>4 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n