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pulled pork

Tender pork shoulder cooks slowly in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce until it can be pulled apart with a fork. Serve it in soft rolls with crunchy slaw, or alongside wedges, salad and steamed vegetables.

Prep: 20 minCook: 480 minServes: 6

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Slow Cooker Aubergine, Chickpea and Spinach Tomato Tagine

Freezer friendlySlow cookerVegetarian

A gently spiced vegetarian tagine made with aubergine, chickpeas, peppers and tinned tomatoes, finished with fresh spinach and lemon. Serve it with couscous, rice or warm flatbreads for an easy family supper.

Prep: 20 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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Vegetarian

Slow Cooker Peanut-Tomato Chickpea Curry with Spinach

Freezer friendlySlow cookerVegetarian

This gently spiced chickpea curry uses sweet potato, tinned tomatoes and peanut butter for a rich, creamy sauce without dairy. Fresh spinach is stirred through at the end, making a filling vegetarian family meal served with rice or flatbreads.

Prep: 15 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Beef Mince, Red Pepper and Tomato Ragu

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef

This rich, family-friendly beef mince ragu uses onion, carrot, celery and red pepper for a full-flavoured sauce without complicated ingredients. Serve it with spaghetti, pasta shapes or jacket potatoes, and freeze any extra portions for another meal.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 6

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Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon and Pearl Barley Broth

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

This comforting slow cooker broth combines tender chicken thighs, smoky bacon, pearl barley, leeks and carrots in a savoury stock. It is a filling one-pot family meal with a simple parsley finish and no complicated preparation.

Prep: 20 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Red Lentil and Coconut Tomato Dhal

Freezer friendlySlow cookerVegetarian

This gently spiced dhal combines soft sweet potato, red lentils and coconut milk in a rich tomato sauce. It is an easy, filling vegetarian dinner served with rice, naan or warm flatbreads.

Prep: 20 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder with Apricot, Chickpea and Tomato Stew

Freezer friendlySlow cookerLamb

Tender lamb shoulder, sweet dried apricots and chickpeas cook slowly in a rich tomato sauce with aubergine and warming cumin and coriander. Serve with couscous, flatbreads or rice for a filling family supper.

Prep: 25 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Smoky Squash, Pepper and Kidney Bean Chilli

Freezer friendlySlow cookerVegetarian

This hearty vegetable chilli combines sweet butternut squash, colourful peppers and tinned kidney beans in a smoky tomato sauce. It is mild enough for a family meal, with lime and fresh coriander added at the end for a little lift.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Ham Hock and Golden Split Pea Soup

Freezer friendlySlow cookerSoup

A hearty family soup made with tender ham hock, golden split peas, carrots, celery, leek and potato. The split peas thicken the broth naturally while the ham adds plenty of savoury flavour without needing extra salt.

Prep: 20 minCook: 480 minServes: 6

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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Pearl Barley Broth

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

This comforting slow cooker broth combines tender chicken thighs, pearl barley, leeks and carrots in a light, savoury stock. Lemon and parsley added at the end keep the flavour fresh, while the barley makes it filling enough for a family supper.

Prep: 20 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Mince Ragù with Hidden Vegetables

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef mince

This family-friendly beef mince ragù combines onion, carrot, celery and red pepper with tomatoes, garlic and a little balsamic vinegar for a rich, gently sweet sauce. Serve it with spaghetti, tagliatelle or baked potatoes for an easy weekend dinner.

Prep: 20 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh, Carrot and Thyme Ragu

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

Tender chicken thighs are slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce with carrots, onion and thyme, then shredded into a family-friendly ragu. Serve with pasta, jacket potatoes or crusty bread for an easy midweek dinner.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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