Here is a simple recipe that infuses the exotic flavours of Morocco into your favourite cut of meat. This time around we chose pork shoulder since we had it close to hand, but lamb shanks would be a classic choice to match with the rich spices, sweet dried fruits and salty olives found in this dish. If like us you don't have a traditional tagine, a heavy bottomed oven proof pot with a tight fitting lid will work just fine.

Mediterranean Moroccan pork Slow cooker

8:51 PM

Spragg's Meat Shop has multiple locations around town including one at the Kingsland Farmers Market. This family run farm raises some of the best pork we've ever tasted. It must have something to do with the fact that their hogs are free range and allowed to roam in spacious pastures. Although a bit more expensive we've found that when we purchase high quality meat rather than the 'family packs' at large supermarkets we end up enjoying the flavours more. Here is a great slow cooker recipe that highlights the deliciously tender pork with the classic Chinese aromas of five spice and star anise. 

Chinese local pork Slow cooker

8:26 PM

Next to rib eye steak my favourite cut of meat is pork shoulder. Cooked slowly over low heat, the flavour and tenderness can't be beat. Matched with the sweet flavours of apple and the savouriness of fennel seed the shoulder becomes a melt in your mouth version of the classic pork chops and apple sauce that can be made in one pot. 

pork Slow cooker

5:14 PM

Our first slow cooking experience to put it bluntly was a failure. Eager to put another of our wedding presents to good use I threw together a delicious Thai green curry that was to slowly braise during the day and be ready when we returned home from work. With our penchant for ignoring instructions the ceramic crock cracked immediately upon cooking as we forgot to let it come up to room temperature before applying the heat. The result was the delicious curry sauce burning to an aromatic crisp on the heating element.


Determined to redeem ourselves we decided to make a classic pot roast in a new slow cooker we received for Christmas. This simple recipe uses beer as the braising liquid and yields the most succulent and tender meat you've ever tasted. Served alongside the rich aromatic braising liquid you have a complete meal waiting for you after a long day of work.

Note: If you don't have a slow cooker this recipe works just as well slowly braised in a 250 degree oven for  8 hours (Just remember to add more liquid as necessary)

Beef roasts Slow cooker

6:57 PM