Russell Hobbs 28270 Good-to-Go Multicooker - 8 Versatile Functions including Slow Cooker, Sous Vide, Rice and Food Steamer, Black, 750 Watt

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However, compared to other options such as the Ninja 9-in-1 multi-cooker, the interface of this model does look slightly dated. Many slow cookers nowadays are programmed via a touch screen or have Bluetooth/ WiFi capabilities to link up to your phone so you can control it from afar. Should you buy the Russell Hobbs Good To Go 6.5L Electric Multi Cooker?

A panel of testers followed the instruction and recipe booklets provided to operate each multi cooker, rating each on instruction clarity, and usefulness of any recipes and cooking suggestions. Multi cookers that can air-fry give better results for roasting and baking They gave crispier and more even results, usually in less time than multi cookers that couldn't air fry. We rated each multi cooker on the overall cooking experience, how long it took to cook (including any preheat time), and how the food looked and tasted afterwards. Instructions and recipes make a big difference to your cooking experience Some multi cookers give step-by-step guidance and tables with cooking programs and settings for various ingredients. Others throw you in the deep end, leaving you to guess the best mode to cook your dinner with.Having the ability to sear ingredients in the pot before slow cooking gave it extra points when it came to ease of use too. I could brown meat and soften veggies in the multi-cooker, something you have to do in a separate frying pan on the hob with a lot of slow cookers – any feature that saves on washing up is good in my books! Related: Best pressure cooker to save time in the kitchen How easy is the Russell Hobbs Good-to-Go Multicooker to clean?

Be aware of pre-heat times They are usually not included in the quoted cooking time in recipes, but can be 10 minutes or more if you're pressure cooking or steaming with the multi cooker. We factored preheat times when rating how fast each multi cooker delivered. Functions Stew, steam, stir fry, bake, soup, sous-vide, rice, yoghurt, oatmeal, adjustable chef mode (plus air fry, roast, grill, bake, manual mode with extra crisp lid) Need to know 95cm power cord; 7.6-litre capacity; accessories include grill seal, measuring cup, spatula, and recipe book; delay timer and keep warm functions; accessories are dishwasher-safe; two-year guarantee How we tested multi cookers Multi cooker is a term slapped onto all sorts of cooking appliances these days. However, the best models can do everything an air fryer can, while also cooking in other ways, such as pressure cooking, slow cooking and more.

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However you may see some pressure cookers labelled as multi pressure cookers, or air fryers that also have other cooking functions, such as fry, roast and grill. Some multi cookers are more like slow cookers, with a less powerful heating element built into the base. We chose the multi cookers from the most searched-for brands and popular UK retailers, and paid for every product we tested. Cooking and running costs Half fill your Good to Go Multi-Cooker with water; add 2 tbsp olive oil and season. Using the control panel, set to boil.

The recipe doesn’t have much information on how long to cook each part of the meal, so it did take some trial and error before I got it right.Add the chopped onion and pepper to the multi-cooker pot. Stirring occasionally cook for 2-3 minutes until soft and lightly browned. Add the tomatoes and chilli then cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Each multi cooker was also assessed on how easy it was to operate, program and view food while cooking and how clear it was that food was done or needed turning. The Russell Hobbs Good To Go 6 is definitely an upgrade from previous models. It has a sleeker design, and far more functions and the removable pot is great for taking food directly to the table. I tested the Russell Hobbs Good-to-Go Multicooker in my north London kitchen, using a variety of its functions to cook up different dishes.