Slow cooker Christmas recipes

Fill your kitchen with the smell of Christmas with this slow cooked gammon. The cola adds a sweet treacly flavour to balance the saltiness of the ham.

Cooking a chicken in a slow cooker makes it very succulent and packed full of flavour. This simple, freezable recipe is perfect for feeding a family

A small gammon will easily fit in a slow cooker. Cook it low and slow for homemade glazed ham that's ideal for sandwiches, party buffets or simply sliced and served with chips

Slow cooking delivers lovely tender meat. Cook this shoulder of pork until it falls apart, shred it, then pile into baguettes or serve alongside veg or salad

The gentle, even heat from a slow cooker means the mulled wine doesn't boil and the flavours stay fresh, leave it to heat while you eat, drink and be merry!

If you like the idea of Christmas turkey but often find it dry, then you must try this. The tender turkey is wrapped in bacon then braised in a slow cooker

Add depth of flavour and chunky texture to cottage pie by using ox cheek – this makes it worthy of a special occasion. Enjoy with your favourite greens

Streamline the usually long process of making Christmas dinner with this slow cooker turkey. It will free up oven space for roasting your sides

Feed a crowd on a budget with brisket, a cheap cut of beef that takes on flavours well, here with Christmassy cinnamon, sweet orange and cranberries

Dig out your slow cooker to make a homemade tomato soup. You can choose your own consistency and make a thinner soup, if preferred, by adding more water

Get ready for Christmas with this rich and sticky pud laden with fruits, nuts and spices. This slow cooker version takes the stress out of steaming

Prepare your beef in the slow cooker first thing in the morning, so that come evening-time your Sunday dinner is a breeze. Perfect for busy family weekends.

Pair the rich, earthy flavour of cavolo nero with cream and salty parmesan to make this perfect veggie side dish. Serve leftovers with roast ham or fish

Hosting a party? Try this slow-cooker hot chocolate for an easy way to serve a crowd. You could also add your favourite liqueur to each mug

Prepare this beef brisket and let it bubble away in the slow cooker, leaving you with a tender, rich stew. Serve with golden ale gravy and horseradish mash.

Use up leftover Christmas turkey and make this slow cooker turkey curry. It uses up any roasted veg you may have leftover too – ideal for avoiding food waste

Why not make this year's Christmas cake in a slow cooker? You'll save on energy costs and be rewarded with a cake rich in plump dried fruit and cherries

Use a slow cooker for your Christmas gammon this year. Marinaded in ginger beer and apple juice, and glazed in maple syrup and mustard, it's full of sweet and spiced flavours

Create a treat for family and friends in your slow cooker. The added ginger sauce means it promises to be deliciously moist, but you could serve with cream for extra indulgence