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A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking

A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking 

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A general rule of thumb for most slow cooked meat and 
vegetable recipes is:

LOW

6 to 10 hours

HIGH

3 to 4 hours

AUTO

4 to 6 hours

SETTING COOKING TIME

Your  favourite  traditional  recipes  can  also  be  easily 
adapted to this Slow Cooker. Simply halve the amount of 
liquid and increase the cooking time. The following is a 
guide to adjusting your favourite recipes.

NOTE

These  times  are  approximate.  Times  can  vary 

depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes

LOW

HIGH

AUTO

35 to 60 minutes 6 to 10 hrs

3 to 4 hrs

4 to 6 hrs

1 to 3 hours

8 to 10 hrs

4 to 6 hrs

6 to 8 hrs 

 TRADITIONAL 

           SLOW COOKER   

 COOKING TIME 

           COOKING TIME

COOKING TIMES (WITH SEARING)

When the  EasySear™ Pan is used for searing on the 
stovetop prior to being placed in the slow cooker, cooking 
times  will  be  shortened  slightly.  Check  for  doneness 
intermittently during cooking.

NOTE

These  cooking  times  are  approximates  only  and 

times can vary depending on ingredients, quantities 

in recipes and whether the EasySear™ Pan and its 

ingredients are hot from searing.

NOTE

High humidity, altitude, cold tap water, ingredients 

and  minor  fluctuations  may  slightly  affect 

the  cooking  times  in  the  Slow  Cooker  with  

EasySear™ Pan.

LOW SETTING 

The  Low  setting  gently  simmers  food  for  an  extended 
period of time without overcooking or burning. No stirring 
is required when using this setting.

HIGH SETTING 

The  High  setting  is  used  when  cooking  dried  beans  or 
pulses and will cook food in half the time required for the 
Low setting. Some foods may boil when cooked on the 
High setting, so it may be necessary to add extra liquid. 
This will depend on the recipe and the amount of time 
in  which  it  is  cooked.  Occasional  stirring  of  stews  and 
casseroles will improve flavour distribution.

The  High  setting  in  this  Slow  Cooker  with  EasySear™ 
Pan  cooks  considerably  faster  than  the  Auto  or  Low 
settings and can be used if time is a constraint. Simply 
place your favourite meal on High for 3 to 4 hours and 
you will have a cooked meal in a fraction of the time.

AUTO SETTING 

The Auto setting will begin cooking on High and then will 
shift to Low after approximately 2 hours of cooking time 
for added ease and simplicity.

ROASTING IN THE SLOW COOKER 

Roasting  meats  in  the  Slow  Cooker  with  EasySear™ 
Pan creates tender, flavoursome results. The long, slow, 
covered cooking process breaks down and softens the 
connective  and  muscle  tissue  within  the  meat,  making 
it easier to slice. Cheaper cuts of meat can be used to 
provide perfect results cooked by this method. 

Meat  will  not  brown  during  the  Slow  Cooking  process, 
so  for  browner  results  sear  in  the  EasySear™  Pan  on 
the stovetop first before placing back into the appliance 
for cooking. 

The addition of liquid is not required for roasting. Elevate 
the  meat  to  be  cooked  on  the  provided  stainless  steel 
rack. This will assist in keeping the surface of the meat 
dry  and  free  from  any  fat  released  throughout  the  
cooking process.

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Page 1: ...BSC560 Slow Cooker with EasySear Pan Instructions e 5 e se e one BSC560_IB_FA_Issue5 indd 1 11 11 09 9 10 AM...

Page 2: ...rst 4 Know Your Breville Slow Cooker with EasySear Pan 6 Operating Your Breville Slow Cooker with EasySear Pan 7 A Beginner s Guide to Slow Cooking 10 Hints and Tips 13 Care and Cleaning 14 Recipes 15...

Page 3: ...3 Congratulations on your new Breville ikon Slow Cooker with EasySear Pan BSC560_IB_FA_Issue5 indd 3 11 11 09 9 10 AM...

Page 4: ...lied Do not use any other pan inside the stainless steel housing Never plug in or switch on the Slow Cooker without having the removable EasySear Pan placed inside the stainless steel housing Do not p...

Page 5: ...pliance becomes damaged in anyway Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Breville Service Centre for examination and or repair Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at...

Page 6: ...and roasting in the oven 4 EasySear Pan with three coat Quantanium non stick for easy cleaning 5 Wrap around element ensures an even temperature throughout the cooking process 6 Extra large 7 litre c...

Page 7: ...hotplate on the gas electric or ceramic stovetop O IL GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT 2 Coat the inside of the EasySear Pan with oil or butter O I L GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP MEDIUM TO HIG...

Page 8: ...EasySear Pan which is either hot from searing on the stovetop or at room temperature into the stainless steel housing Add all ingredients into EasySear Pan ensuring denser foods are spread evenly acro...

Page 9: ...food and liquids in the removable EasySear Pan Always have the stainless steel Lid firmly in position on the removable EasySear Pan throughout the operation of the Slow Cooker unless it is stated in a...

Page 10: ...shoulder Veal Veal diced leg shoulder forequarter chops and steaks neck chops knuckle osso bucco Pork Pork leg steaks diced belly Diced shoulder Boneless loin chops SUITABLE MEAT CUTS FOR SLOW COOKIN...

Page 11: ...The High setting is used when cooking dried beans or pulses and will cook food in half the time required for the Low setting Some foods may boil when cooked on the high setting so it may be necessary...

Page 12: ...rter Pork Loin Neck SUITABLE MEAT CUTS FOR POT ROASTING USING THE EasySear Pan AS STAND ALONE COOKWARE This Slow Cooker is equipped with a diecast removable EasySear non stick pan to withstand tempera...

Page 13: ...it may be browned in the EasySear Pan on the gas electric or ceramic stovetop Meat and poultry require at least 6 to 7 hours of cooking on Low setting or 3 to 4 hours on High setting Ensure that the...

Page 14: ...n non stick coating it is recommended to wash EasySear Pan in hot soapy water using a mild household detergent Rinse and dry thoroughly Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool or scouring pads as thes...

Page 15: ...15 Go to www breville com au for delicious slow cooked recipe ideas Recipes BSC560_IB_FA_Issue5 indd 15 11 11 09 9 10 AM...

Page 16: ...e Soups R2 Vegetables R4 Fish R7 Chicken R8 Lamb and Veal R10 Beef R13 Desserts R18 Contents NOTE Cooking times are approximates Times can vary depending on ingredients temperatures and settings and a...

Page 17: ...an be used Setting Variation Use the Low setting and cook for 8 to 10 hours or the High setting for 4 to 5 hours SPICY KUMERA SOUP Serves 8 to 10 2 tablespoons oil 3 large onions chopped 1 tablespoon...

Page 18: ...o 5 hours or Low setting for 8 to 10 hours SIMPLE VEGETABLE AND LENTIL SOUP Serves 8 to 10 2 tablespoons oil 3 large onions chopped 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 kg smoked ribs or bacon bones 4 sti...

Page 19: ...ar pan onto stovetop and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes add oil heat for a further 1 minute 3 Add onions garlic and ginger saut for 5 minutes or until onion has softened stirring occasionally 4 Add all sp...

Page 20: ...er 1 minute 3 Add onion garlic ginger chillies and coriander and saut until light golden brown about 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally 4 Add sugar salt tomato passata and pureed tomatoes mixing wel...

Page 21: ...ng water drain and pat dry Searing on the Stovetop with EasySear Pan 3 Place EasySear Pan onto stovetop and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes add oil and heat a further 1 minute 4 Add onions and garlic saut...

Page 22: ...eat a further 1 minute 2 Add onions garlic ginger and chillies saut for 5 minutes or until onions have softened stirring occasionally 3 Add ground coriander mustard seeds turmeric and curry leaves coo...

Page 23: ...d in this recipe instead of chicken SPICED SOY CHICKEN Serves 8 2 tablespoons oil 3kg chicken thigh cutlets skin removed 1 cup 250ml salt reduced soy sauce 1 cup 250ml Shao hsing Chinese Cooking Wine...

Page 24: ...en with mashed potatoes or hot pasta and steamed vegetables CHICKEN WITH FRESH HERBS AND TOMATOES Serves 8 to 10 2 kg chicken pieces thigh cutlets half breasts with bone in skin removed Salt and fresh...

Page 25: ...hours or Low setting for 6 to 7 hours LAMB SHANKS BRAISED IN CHAR SUI SAUCE Serves 8 8 lamb shanks approx 2 kg 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion finely chopped 4 cloves garlic...

Page 26: ...1 cup natural yogurt 2 x 410g cans tomato puree 1 teaspoon salt Extra 1 cup natural yogurt 4 to 6 tomatoes diced 1 cup chopped fresh coriander Searing on the Stovetop with EasySear Pan 1 Place EasySea...

Page 27: ...oil and butter heat a further 1 minute or until butter is melted 3 Add veal in batches and saut until golden brown on both sides adding extra oil to pan if necessary Remove from pan when browned 4 Add...

Page 28: ...a quarter of the beef cubes and cook until golden brown remove from pan and set aside Add a little more of the oil and butter if necessary and repeat until all beef is browned Remove from pan 5 Add 1...

Page 29: ...Roll into small balls cover and set aside Searing on the Stovetop with EasySear Pan 2 Place EasySear pan onto stovetop and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes add oil heat for a further 1 minute 3 Add onions g...

Page 30: ...pepper mix well Slow Cooking 6 Place EasySear Pan back into Slow Cooker base and cover with Lid 7 Turn Temperature Control Dial to LOW setting Cook for 6 to 8 hours 8 Serve with hot cooked spaghetti s...

Page 31: ...to 4 minutes or until onions have softened slightly 3 Add curry paste and shrimp paste and cook for 3 minutes or until curry paste is very fragrant stirring occasionally 4 Stir in chuck steak cook for...

Page 32: ...te 3 Add beef and cook until well browned all over remove from pan 4 Add butter onions and celery to pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes stirring occasionally 5 Add extra 2 tablespoons of flour to pan mix wel...

Page 33: ...a well greased deep 8 to 10 cup ovenproof dish that fits comfortably into EasySear Pan Sprinkle over extra brown sugar Drizzle golden syrup evenly over the surface NOTE Ovenproof dish should not touc...

Page 34: ...r 3 to 5 hours or until rhubarb is tender but still has some shape 4 Serve hot or cold with fresh cream custard or ice cream NOTE This recipe is only suitable for the Low setting due to the high sugar...

Page 35: ...R20 NOTE All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons Notes BSC560_IB_FA_Issue5 indd 20 11 11 09 9 10 AM...

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