Russell Hobbs 4L Slow Cooker Matte Black

I’ve loved using my slower cooker since receiving it which is surprising as I never thought I’d be a slow cooker person. I love how lightweight the outer casing is. And I love the ceramic bowl because I don’t have to worry about metal utensils scratching a non stick surface like my pressure cooker. It’s also elegant enough to pick up and put into the table directly and let everyone dig in from there. I found it also kept food warmer for longer. The matte black finish on the slow cooker is incredibly elegant and timeless. It fits into any modern day kitchen look and looks good kept out on the bench (which at this point will be the case because I’m officially a slow cooker convert!)

I was always skeptical about slow cookers thinking the house will burn down if i am not there or a fire will start etc but i stuck it out and agreed to use a slow cooker for the first time ever and WOW! Russell is now my best friend! I chopped up some veges, threw in mini lamb shoulder and added some sauce and left it. Being 6 months pregnant, i was craving a nice juicy tender roast but do not have the energy to stand around chopping mixing, peeking, checking constantly and on my feet so this was the perfect opportunity for me and i am sooo glad i did it!! So easy to use and soo easy to clean - which is the main thing especially for me! You just take out the ceramic bowl, wash that and voila! All done! The only con i have about this is that 4L is a decent size but not enough space if you want to have some guests over for dinner. You will need to finely dice the vege in order to fit more meat. Other than that, for a family of 3 with a hungry hubby, it fed us all well!

The slow cooker is sleek as it comes in matte black and is simple to use. I wish there was an inbuilt timer!

My first time ever to use a slow cooker all thanks to you guys, and i must say it has been the easiest cooking appliance iv come across. I love how you set and forget. Heats up very quickly minimal mess with the easy removable bowel. Made lamb shanks with it and the only criticism i have is that it might be a bit on the small side to try put in to shanks at once other then that its an amazing appliance especially for those who work long hours or if you have time.

‘The best meal you have made’ is what my husband said. I have always thought about if I would love a slow cooker and the answer is yes - this slow cooker is great - and the meals that are produced are even better. The slow cooker is so easy to use and super easy to clean I was very impressed - will definitely become a weekly meal option using the slow cooker. It is also a great size and not too big to try and store - super happy!

I cooked a beef stew with my new slow cooker. It was absolutely delicious! The meat was so tender and juicy and just melted in your mouth. Teamed it with some mashed potato and the kids loved it. They were asking for seconds. It was so easy to use. I was hoping the instruction book would have more recipes but I guess that’s what Google is for. The only negative is that you can’t sear the meat directly in the ceramic bowl. If I ever need to replace it, I will look for that option. Other than that, a great appliance. I look forward to making more yummy meals for my family.

I enjoyed using the Russell Hobbs 4L Slow Cooker Matte Black. It was easy to use and clean. My meals were cooked and tasted great. My children and I thought they were very tasty.

Using the 4L slow cooker for the first time, i admit I didn't know what recipe to make first... so I tried a beef stroganoff. WOW it was delicious. Only draw back for a family of 4 it was a little small. Would definitely consider purchasing a larger version.

I used the slower cooker on a lamb shoulder and it was my first time doing it. I was a bit nervous but put my faith in the slow cooker, I cooked over a 4 hour period and I must me and the fallibly were very pleased and it was sooooooo easy no need to check the meat r worry about over cooking it. Turned out amazing amd then family have requested it atleast once as week, I’m so happy it’s given me more confidence to cook more meat!

I loved that you could take out the pot to cook on the stove before slow cooking, the machine is very sturdy and made with good quality materials but is easy to carry and isn’t too heavy. I really liked the fact the kid was glass too and was very thick and sturdy. Another great aspect is that the slow cooker is easy to wipe down due to its material and because the pot is removable. I love the warm function on the cooker and was perfect to keep my food warm while waiting to prepare other parts of my meal. My only negative comments would be that the size wasn’t fully suitable for a family of four and I would buy a bigger one for my specific needs, this slow cooker is perfect for a couple but not great for 3+ families. One other comment is that a safety off switch might be good if it is on too long or malfunctions and a timer might be great so you can hear when to take out your food. Other than that I loved the product and will definitely be using again, would definitely recommend!

This slow cooker is great at what it does. It has a nice overall appearance. The cooking ability is great meat especially comes out extremely tender. I do wish I was able to brown the foods in the cooker that way I am not leaving all of the flavours of cooking in the pan to be washed away. I am also very time poor so having to brown and then wash a seperate pan is just another step and thing to wash up. I like the high and low function. I like that there is no plastic touching the food as I prefer to cook with plastic free items. This is the perfect kitchen item for winter especially if you are a lot home with kids. You can prep the meal before they wake up in the morning or during their morning nap and have dinner on the table for them nice and early. I also like that you are able to keep the food warm for 4 hours so my husband and I are able to eat a meal that doesn’t have to be microwave as we do often have to do when the kids eat at 5 pm.

Compacted in size - powerful flavours inside. I really wish I knew about this slow cooker years again. It is very stylish and compact, making it easy to store if you are low on storage space. It has 3 settings Low: 8-9 hours cooking time, High: 3-4 hours cooking time and Warm: keeps your food warm before dishing. I use both the Low and High settings (low for Chicken Paella and high for pumpkin soup). Both recipes came out perfect. This slow cooker is just the right size for those smaller families, it also has cool touch handles, I found this the best when transferring the pot straight to the dinner table when dishing up my soup.

I love it. 4l size-Perfect size for our family- 2a and 2 young kids. We can cook two days worth of meals in it. Easy to operate- one knob to choose your options- on/off, low,high and warm. Easy to store as its very small and quite light. Easy to clean - ceramic bowl need to be rise and clean with soapy water. Glass lid- i had feeling that this glass lid is a little bit to small compared to slow cooker but I didn't noticed any heat escaping while cooking. 2 heat cooking options- Low 7-8hours High 3-4hours It comes with small booklet of the care information and few recipes ( I wished to have more ) Food is very yummy and cooked well. You can cook sweet and savoury dished. I prefer meat dished in there. Perfect for busy families or when you are sick as you can just put things in it and leave it . What I suggest- put it on wooden board not directly on your kitchen bench and use wooden spoon to stir.

I liked the different heating options on the Slow Cooker and great quality product

The slow cooker is perfect in size for our family of 4. It’s easy to cook and clean. The different modes in the setting is used for fast and very slow cooking and making the food warm for longer time. I did find the cooker produced a odd smell, similar to gas/fumes? However it subsided over the course of a few hours. I opted for a traditional lamb shanks accompanied by onions, Baby Carrots and Potatoes. Red wine included in marinade. It was VERY easy to clean also which is a huge thing in my family... we go through lots of pots and pans so this was actually a hassle free dinner, and only required to clean one pot at the end of it! I was able to fit in 2 lamb shanks in total. If you have big eaters in your household, I would advise you to purchase a bigger slow cooker. I did brown the meat prior though which was suggested on the instructions. Overall, 10/10 experience and I would strongly recommend friends and family to purchase!