Maximum working time

[René]

How long can a ThermoMix work/cook without a pause?

For instance, if a want to use it as a slow cooker where it works slowly at perhaps 4-5 hours - can that be healthy for the machine, or what are the limit?

Sous-vide cooking ( +  ) for 18-20 hours at 50 degrees?

Thanks
/René

[baf65]

I think its only 59mins that it can work for the maximum time, then you have to set for another 59mins

[cookie1]

Would it be ok to do that?  Like in a casserole that you want to cook for a couple of hours. Would the machine overheat or anything?

[bron]

I use it all the time for 60 mins Temp varoma, and have never had a problem. Am pretty sure it would be fine for a couple of hours. I imagine not on high speed.

[René]

Thanks for the help, all

[Dean]

I'm not sure if it's relevant, but I have used mine for 2 hours at 80 degrees cooking a curry.  The chuck steak that I used was very tender.  I'm not sure if I'll bother with my crockpot again.   Just in case this info is of use to anyone, a slow cooker's cooking temperature ranges from 71 - 91 degrees.
Best wishes,
K3

[judydawn]

Thanks for this useful piece of advice Dean, I had wondered myself how to use the TMX as a slow cooker.  Winter is approaching so looking forward to doing some curries and casseroles.

[bron]

Well that really is fantastic news! Another appliance (slow cooker) that can be put away!

[cookie1]

Thanks Karen, that is helpful news. Looks like my slow cooker is leaving too.

[brazen20au]

nah, my slow cooker is a 5L that cooks a mean roast without dirtying my oven lol i'll keep mine

[judydawn]

How do you cook a roast in the slow cooker Karen?  I will keep my big one too as I do batches of lamb shanks (at least eight) and it is perfect for that.  Never done a roast in it though, only braize type meals. Keeping the oven clean appeals to me too and I use it as little as possible - usually weber my roasts.

[brazen20au]

http://brazen20au.blogspot.com/2008/05/slow-cooker-roast-beginners-guide.html

oops got confused which thread i was in LOL

[judydawn]

Thanks Karen, looks easy so will certainly be giving it a go in the colder months.  Nice to come home to after a day out babysitting the grandchildren.

[Thermomixer]

How do you cook a roast in the slow cooker Karen?  I will keep my big one too as I do batches of lamb shanks (at least eight) and it is perfect for that.  Never done a roast in it though, only braize type meals. Keeping the oven clean appeals to me too and I use it as little as possible - usually weber my roasts.

Nearly died when my wife purchased 3 shanks from the shops the other day - about $4.50 each - is that normal.  Used to be so cheap.  I think she said they wanted $7 if frenched !!

[judydawn]

They are not cheap anymore - they are now on most expensive restaurant menus and I find men in particular, love them. I have been lucky enough to get them for $1 each from a butcher in Thebarton S.A. courtesy of my son-in-law who works near that suburb. I would pay at least $3.50 each at my shopping centre.