Make healthy dinners easily with this affordable Lakeland slow cooker
Make healthy and hearty winter dinners with minimal effort, thanks to this gadget.
Slow cookers are perfect for time-poor cooks, which, let's face it, is all of us. The countertop appliance can be left to tenderise meat for stews and soups, marinate sauces, batch cook large meals, and create flavour-packed dinners all year round. However, they often come with a hefty price tag, with many models costing over £75. Fortunately, Lakeland is offering an affordable slow cooker for just £44.99, which boasts more than 100 five-star reviews from satisfied customers.
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The 3.5 litre gadget, ideal for feeding a family, has been highly rated for its easy-to-use interface, simple settings, and tasty results. So, if you've been looking for a new kitchen companion to help you make healthy and hearty dinners in the winter months, this will make cooking easier and more time-effective than ever.
This affordable slow cooker has over 140 glowing five-star reviews from shoppers who rate its quality, value for money, and straightforward settings.
Why we rate it
The main appeal of this slow cooker is its convenience. Simply load it with meat and vegetables, set it to work while you're at the office or out of the house, and return hours later to enjoy flavourful, tender casseroles and stews with minimal effort.
On this Lakeland device, there are three simple settings: low, high, and auto. The low option slowly simmers meat and veg for hours, while the high option speeds up the cooking time by using a higher temperature (aka, your stews will cook in half the time), and auto keeps your deliciously prepared meal at serving temperature without overcooking it.
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It’s also easy to clean. The crockpot and lid are both dishwasher-safe, while the stainless steel exterior can be given a quick wipe after every use to keep it in tip-top condition.
So, if the idea of coming home after a long day to a delicious casserole filled with tender meat, or flavourful vegetables has your mouth watering, then, this slow cooker may just be the meal inspiration you've been looking for in 2025.
What the reviews say
More than 140 shoppers have awarded the Lakeland 3.5L Slow Cooker five stars, with a common compliment being how easy it is to use and how quick and simple it makes dinnertime.
"I am new to slow cooking, and had no idea how versatile they are! At the moment I am still experimenting but I have made superb cakes and desserts in mine so far."
"My husband was delighted with my first effort, a tender chicken casserole on a bed of chopped veg in a light creamy sauce. I am looking forward to using this excellent product a lot in the coming autumn and winter months."
"We used to have another cooker which was good but clumsy. This one is attractive looking and very effective. We use it mainly for soups, stews and hot-pots and it works wonders; and I believe it is economical to run. Very pleased we bought it when we did."
"What a wonderful piece of equipment, really pleased with it and very economical to run as well as producing great meals and soups etc."
"Got one this year and have found it one of the best things I have ever bought...it is so good to come home to a lovely smell from the slow cooker. Have used if for lots of meat dishes and also to cook ham. The ham just melted in the mouth and I did not have to keep topping up the water like you do when you cook it in a pot."
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If you're unsure what to make in your new slow cooker, one of Amazon's best-selling cookbooks right now is the Bored of Lunch Six Ingredient Slow Cooker. It's packed with recipes such as Beef & Bacon Hotpot, Lazy Chicken Stroganoff, Beef Brisket Madras, Spiced Sweet Potato & Halloumi Soup and even Dark Chocolate Brownies.
Each dish requires just six ingredients and there's nutritional breakdowns for each. Better yet, it's now half price, reduced from £20 to £10.
If you're sick of eating the same meals, spice up your culinary repertoire with this handy slow cooker cookbook.
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This Morphy Richards option has similar settings and capacity. It also has over 10,000 five-star reviews.
Perfect for two, this compact, easy-to-use and super affordable slow cooker makes cooking winter meals a breeze.
This is a great option for larger families, as it has a spacious 5.6L capacity. One five-star review says: "Love the new digital settings. Much better than the older models that only had low, warm and keep heating. Thanks Lakeland!"
This the smallest slow cooker Lakeland offers, and is ideal if you're cooking for two. It's compact, easy to operate and can be used to make endless flavour packed dishes.
