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[subaqua]

In my experience it does. It also saves on having to use things like gravy browning or Marmite to add colour.

try a little balsamic vinegar. yeah i lughed when it was suggested but it adds a little colour and lifts the flavours of everything.

 

[welsh dragon]

[QUOTE 4089727, member: 259"]I'm sure all the serious pressure cookerists are having a good laugh at this thread. [/QUOTE]


This is a very serious discussion you know. To brown or not to brown. And what to do with your onions

 

[PK99]

try a little balsamic vinegar. yeah i lughed when it was suggested but it adds a little colour and lifts the flavours of everything.

I add balsamic to many things, as you say it adds colour and flavour. Bolognese is lifted greatly with a splash of balsamic and pinch of sugar.

 

[PK99]

[QUOTE 4089727, member: 259"]I'm sure all the serious pressure cookerists are having a good laugh at this thread. [/QUOTE]

Beavuse they of course know that the maillard reaction aka the browning reaction is enhanced by the high temperature of pressure cooking.

 

[PK99]

This is a very serious discussion you know. To brown or not to brown. And what to do with your onions

Good point, many curry recipes do not brown the meat but get the same depth of flavour from browning the onions.

 

[Profpointy]

At the risk of stating the obvious, if your good lady can't onions, then I'd not put onion in at all. If an onion has been slow-cooked then much of the onion-ness will have been extracted into the stew, most likely including the component that disagrees with her. In any case onions cooked a long time can entirely "dissovle" - which is delicious, but no use to someone they disagree with.

 

[Markymark]

So far in my Christmas slow cooker I have cooked...

1. Chilli Con Carne. = 9/10
2. Shepherds Pie = 3/10 (I put too much liquid in)
3. Pork in Cider = 6/10 (bit bland).

On all 3 occasions I browned the meat first.

Belly strips with a homemade Bbq sauce are luuuuvely.

 

[welsh dragon]

So far in my Christmas slow cooker I have cooked...

1. Chilli Con Carne. = 9/10
2. Shepherds Pie = 3/10 (I put too much liquid in)
3. Pork in Cider = 6/10 (bit bland).

On all 3 occasions I browned the meat first.

I must admit, I prefer making casseroles and putting it in the oven rather than using a slow cooker.

 

[snorri]

- which is delicious, but no use to someone they disagree with.

Thank you for that consideration.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Well its all done and cooking..
i did brown the beef,and the veg a little..
onion halved ...if it tastes as go8d as it smells ill be very happy...
my good lady is a very faddy eater..pita actually..but i keep trying to get her away from crappy suggery foods...ie bolli has to be Dolmio ..its ok but not as healthy as a made up sauce as you know whats in it..


it looks alright..

 

[Levo-Lon]

I usually cook in the oven @welsh dragon ,but as we bought one i thought id try 7t..
it was only £20 in Sainsbury sale down from 40..i like the size of the cooking capacity..make a few days food for the cold weather..

 

[subaqua]

[QUOTE 4089795, member: 259"]A compromise solution is to serve the meal up with a jar of pickled onions. That way everyone's happy.[/QUOTE]
And pickled red cabbage

 

[raleighnut]

Well its all done and cooking..
i did brown the beef,and the veg a little..
onion halved ...if it tastes as go8d as it smells ill be very happy...
my good lady is a very faddy eater..pita actually..but i keep trying to get her away from crappy suggery foods...ie bolli has to be Dolmio ..its ok but not as healthy as a made up sauce as you know whats in it..


it looks alright..


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Be aware that you'll be salivating from about half 3 onwards, it drives Maz mad when I have ours on and she keeps saying "when's it ready" and "can we eat a bit earlier than that"

 

[Levo-Lon]

At the risk of stating the obvious, if your good lady can't onions, then I'd not put onion in at all. If an onion has been slow-cooked then much of the onion-ness will have been extracted into the stew, most likely including the component that disagrees with her. In any case onions cooked a long time can entirely "dissovle" - which is delicious, but no use to someone they disagree with.

its the skins that cause her probs @Profpointy .IBS..she cant eat tomatoes with skin on or grapes even peas..but Cake is fine lol

 

[Markymark]

I must admit, I prefer making casseroles and putting it in the oven rather than using a slow cooker.

So do I however it's better for when you're out at work for 10 hours.