Slow Cooker Accessories You Need – Top 7 Slow Cooker Accessories

I’ve had my slow cooker for many years now and over time, I’ve seen so many slow cooker accessories that I needed and purchased over the years. You’d think just a slow cooker is enough, but there is a wonderful world out there of slow cooker accessories!

Whether you are new to slow cookers or you have been using them for years, there are 7 must-have slow cooker accessories that you need.

I also wrote a post on cheap slow cookers you must have with some ideas for a slow cooker you can purchase on a budget.

Read on to find out more!

Top 7 Slow Cooker Accessories

Slow Cooker Liners

I’ve only started using these and what a difference it has made! I also found some really cheap slow cooker liners from around £1 for 5 and £4 for 25.

You can pop one in, it stops the food from sticking to the sides and makes it easier to clean.

I know some people really struggle to pick up slow cookers including myself as they are so heavy!

Toastabags Slow Cooker Liner (Pack of 25)

30 x 55cm Slow Cooker Liners PK 5 Hold Up to 6.5 Litre Safety Tested

20 Sealapack Slow Cooker Liners Cooking Bags 4 x 5 Pack For Round & Oval Cookers

Sealapack Slow Liners Cooking Bags Pack of 5 for Round & Oval Cookers, Universal

Wire Rack/Heatproof Mat

If you take out the pot from the slow cooker, you want to consider one of the slow cooker accessories which is a wire rack or a heatproof mat that will protect your surfaces from the heat of the pot.

The pot gets very hot so protecting your surfaces is important

Chef Aid Non-Stick Cake Cooling Tray

Dexam Rectangular Non-Stick Cooling Rack, Black, 40cm x 25cm

Cooling Rack Set of 4, HaWare 100% Stainless Steel Baking Thick Wire Rack for Roasting, Grilling, Drying, Fit Various Size Baking Tray &Toaster Oven, Heavy Duty & Dishwasher Safe

2 Pack Large Silicone Trivet Mats,Heatproof Hot Pads Pot Holder,9″x12″ Non Slip Flexible Durable Heat Resistant Pot Coaster Kitchen Countertop Table Mats (Gray)

Silicone Table Mats 4PCS, Silicone Trivet, Heat Insulation Pot Holder for Family Use 7.2 x 7.2 x 0.2 inches – XZ-GJD/Black/4P

Oven Mitts

Of course, when you are taking out the pot, you want to make sure you are using oven mitts to protect your hands as they do get very hot especially if you had it on all day.

Oven Gloves,Heat Resistant Silicone Oven Gloves Non-Slip Kitchen Oven Mitts for Grilling,Cooking,Baking,Kitchen,Microwave,Pizza (Black,1 Pair)

TOPSKY Mini Oven Mitts Microwave Mitts Pot Holder Extreme Heat Resistant Neoprene Cotton Gloves Surfaces Non-Slip Short Oven Gloves, Gray-green 1 Pair

Premier Housewares 100% Cotton Oven Glove Double Oven Gloves Double Oven Mitt Heat Resistant Oven Gloves 83 X 2 X 18 Cm

AIYUE 1 Pair Kitchen Cat Oven Gloves Cute Mitts Heat Resistant Up to 482℉, 100% Thickening Cotton Cooking Baking Grilling BBQ Gloves/Mitts, Machine Washable

Premier Housewares Leaf Double Oven Glove – Orange

Utensils

You will still need a range of utensils, from serving spoons to shredder claws, there are some utensils you will still need to use.

Personally, I use large soup/serving spoons to spoon out the food and if I am making something like pulled pork, then shredder claws or similar is really helpful!

Kitchen Utensil Set – 23 Pcs Nylon Cooking Utensils Set for Non Stick Pans Kitchen Set – Kitchen Utensils Set Spatula Set – Kitchen Gadgets Cookware Set – Kitchen Tool Sets

COVVY Home Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set(10 Piece) Heat Resistant Baking & Cooking Utensils Non Stick – Non Scratch Cooking Utensils Kitchen Good Helper (Black)

Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set – 8 pcs Natural Acacia Wooden Kitchen Utensils Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set – Cooking Utensils Set Silicone Utensils Set – Silicone Utensil Set Kitchen Set Spatula Set

Food Containers

When making food in my slow cooker, it is mostly just me that eats it as I am vegetarian and eat different foods to everyone else.

So I tend to make a lot and then portion it up into microwaveable food containers and either refrigerate or freeze it for later on.

Plastic Food Containers with Lids (50 Pack 480g) – Meal Prep Containers Plastic Food Storage Containers with Lids – Plastic Containers with Lids Plastic Tubs with Lids Microwave Freezer Food Boxes

MyChoice Snap-On Airtight Lid 750ml Food Storage Container 10 Pack – Leakproof Microwave Freezer Dishwasher Safe with Lid Vents

Food Containers Meal Prep Containers with Lids – 30 Pack Portion Control Containers Freezer Containers with Lids – Re-usable Microwavable Containers Lunch Containers Food Prep Containers with Lids

Final thoughts

When using my slow cooker, I do have a lot of slow cooker accessories to make sure I am safe and protecting my surfaces and hands from burning. As the pot gets incredibly warm throughout the day, you want to make sure you are protecting yourself from harm.

Do you have any must-have products for your slow cooker?

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