slow cooker
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She buys meat off-cuts and cheaper cuts like offal for Luna as well as adding vegetables and other nutrients, which she cooks and freezes and reheats in the slow cooker.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Braise it in the oven, smoke it on a Camp Chef Woodwind pellet smoker, or even throw it in a slow cooker, you’ll end up with a delicious dinner worthy of indulging in.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025
Let it all steep for 10 minutes, remove the spices, and set the burner to “warm,” or pour it into a slow cooker for the party.
From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2023
Less expensive options include a countertop induction cooktop, a slow cooker or an electric toaster oven.
From Scientific American • Jun. 22, 2023
Dad unplugged the microwave and poked inside the slow cooker.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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