2-3 hours
1. Kangaroo rogan josh
The classic Indian curry, rogan josh, gets an Australian feel with the addition of kangaroo. But don't think it's purely a meaty affair! Chickpeas, tomato and spinach add a wholesome quality to the hearty dish.
Source: Gourmet Game
2. Georgian beef soup
This soup is an intriguing mix of big, sour and tangy flavours - beef, saffron, walnuts and tomatoes all come to play.
Source: Alan Benson
3. Slow-roasted organic lamb
Roasting a whole lamb on an open fire will take a bit of practice, you could also spit roast the lamb or even roast a leg or shoulder of lamb in your oven or covered barbecue. It’s simple and tasty and the saltbush makes a stunning accompaniment.
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder Source: Peter Kuruvita's Coastal Kitchen
4. Slow-cooked beef and tomato with gnocchi
Homemade gnocchi is a revelation. They’re little pillows that soak up sauce readily, like this simple but excellent braised beef.
Source: Benito Martin
5. Baked sweet potato
This is a Southern soul food dish that is simple to make and so satisfying. Making this is more of an old-school process than an exact recipe; we have made rough suggestions but follow your instincts and taste as you go.
Source: Mark Roper
6. Lamb tagine with couscous
Morocco has a long history of beekeeping and this tfaya, an accompaniment of honey-spiked caramelised onions is often added to tagines, but also makes a satisfying meal with just couscous.
Couscous has a long history in the region. Source: Chris Chen
3-6 hours
13. Xi'an burger
These spicy burgers originated on the streets of Xi’an, a city in north-west China. They are stuffed full of slow-cooked lamb heavily spiced with cumin and an abundance of fiery chillies.
Source: Brett Stevens
14. Slow-roasted whole truss tomatoes
Meat and bones aren't the only things that can withstand a long roasting and emerge at the other end, supple and aromatic. Vegetables are amazing when given a bit of time. Check out these still-pert oregano and caraway sprinkled tomatoes that are fresh from a three-hour-long roasting. Perfection.
Source: Benito Martin
15. Braised beef cheeks with ginger and lemongrass
Winter is the perfect time to cook sticky, gelatinous beef cheeks. In this recipe, they’re flavoured with a few Asian ingredients, which add more aroma and zing than most European versions.
16. Lamb pappardelle
Braised beef cheeks with ginger and lemongrass Source: Alan Benson
While this well-behaved lamb slowly prepares itself to be tossed through pappardelle with green olives and almonds, we guarantee a little free time up your sleeve, because your dinner is essentially autonomous.
17. The vampire slayer ramen express
This is an express ramen recipe that uses 44 cloves of garlic - yep, we're serious! Call it the ramen with 44 cloves of garlic. Mandy Lee calls it The Vampire Slayer.
The vampire slayer ramen express Source: Mandy Lee
18. Braised veal cheeks with grilled polenta
Divide grilled polenta squares among shallow bowls and top with braised veal cheeks and cabbage leaves. This one will quickly become a favourite on the low and slow front.
Braised veal cheeks with grilled polenta (guancia di vitello con polenta alla griglia) Source: SBS Food
19. Moussaka
With slow-cooked shredded lamb, eggplant and a béchamel sauce enriched with kefalograviera (hard, sheep’s milk cheese), this moussaka puts a cheesy grin on our faces.
Source: SBS Food
6+ hours
26. 6-hour lamb Kashmir shanks
Slow cooking is the perfect way to enjoy cheap cuts of meat with maximum flavour and nutrition. The inclusion of a few bones will make any leftovers the perfect base to a delicious soup. Nothing is wasted and everything gained in these saucy shanks.
27. Pulled pork
9 hours of roasting and this melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork comes to life. Serve it with BBQ sauce and any of your favourites sides - coleslaw, roast potatoes or simple flatbread, all do great things.
So could pulled pork be on the menu? Source: Mark Roper
28. Smoked lamb forequarter
The secret to cooking with coals and to capture the essence of the smoky flavours is to have no flame and just the glowing embers,’ he says. This is a recipe in two stages – the whole lamb forequarter, which is smoked in the oven on a low heat, then sealed up to cook slowly. Melting perfection...
Source: Kaily Koutsogiannis
29. Beef shin daube
Beef shin is an excellent cut of meat for slow-cooking and this recipe from Matthew Evans showcases classic casserole flavours in carrot, celery, onion and red wine. Serve any excess sauce with pasta tomorrow.
Beef shin daube Source: Alan Benson
30. Baked pasta
This is a hearty rustic Italian dish perfect for large family gatherings. The recipe takes about 7 hours to prepare, but if you get organised and prepare all the elements ahead it's a great way to cater for large numbers. You could cook the ragu the day before and the flavour will be even better. 
Get low and slow this week with Peter Kuruvita's Coastal Kitchen 8.30pm Wednesdays on SBS Food or stream it on SBS On Demand.
