Braise be!

Embrace braising, a classic way to achieve meltingly good meat dishes. These braising recipes can also be made in a slow cooker.

Rioja-braised oxtail

If you've never tried oxtails, give them a go, they're cheap and very tasty. Braised meat tastes even better eaten the next day. This oxtail recipe works in a slow cooker.

Braised pig’s cheeks with caramelised leeks

Pig's cheeks are cheap cuts of meat that are becoming fashionable to eat again. Braise or slow cook this recipe for a tender, succulent dish.

Beer-braised lamb shanks

Slow cooking meat makes it melt-in-the-mouth tender. Braises require just a few simple minutes of preparation, followed by a long, relaxing wait. This lamb recipe can also be made in a slow cooker.

Rogan josh-braised chicken

This one-pot braising recipe for Indian-style chicken is a low-calorie dish that makes a unusual alternative to a Sunday roast. This recipe is also suitable for a slow cooker.

Braised gammon with cider and apples

Braising involves cooking large cuts or joints of meat slowly on a mirepoix (bed of diced veg), with stock, in a pot with a tight-fitting lid. This can also be cooked in a slow cooker.