Slow cooking is becoming increasingly popular, and not for nothing. Your ingredients are steamed slowly in a sealed pan, without drying out and preserving flavors, odors and nutrients. Most slow cookers are electric, but there are also variants for the oven. You add the ingredients into the dish, close the slow cooker, wait a few hours without risking the risk of burning ingredients and enjoying a delicious meal. You do not need extra oil or fat, so in addition to easy it is also very healthy. A slow cooker is ideal for preparing meat and fish, but also for stews, soups and even desserts.