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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q

“What if the food isn’t done after 8 hours…when the recipe says 
8 to 10 hours?”

A

This is due to voltage variations which are commonplace everywhere; altitude; or
even extreme humidity. The slight fluctuations in power do not have a
noticeable effect on most appliances; however, it can slightly alter the cooking
times. Allow plenty of time, and remember, it is practically impossible to
overcook. You will learn through experience whether to decrease or increase
cooking times.

Q

“Must the Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker be covered? Is it necessary to stir?”

A

Cook with the cover on. The Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker will not recover heat losses

quickly when cooking on 

LOW

setting. Significant amounts of heat escape

whenever the lid is removed; therefore the cooking time must be extended.
Avoid frequent removal of the cover for checking cooking progress or stirring.
Never remove cover during the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes.It is
not necessary to stir while cooking on 

LOW

heat. While using 

HIGH

heat for

short periods, 
occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors.

Q

“How about thickening the juices or making gravy?”

A

Add some quick-cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a thick
gravy. Add the tapioca at the beginning and it will thicken as it cooks! Or you
may remove the solid foods, leaving the juices. Prepare a smooth paste of
approximately 

1

2

cup flour or cornstarch to 

1

2

cup water or 4 tablespoons melted

butter. Pour mixture into liquid in stoneware and stir well. Turn to 

HIGH

and

when it comes to a boil (about 15 minutes) it’s ready.

Q

“Can I cook a roast without adding water?”

A

Yes – if cooked on 

LOW

. We recommend a small amount because the gravies

are especially tasty. The more fat or “marbling” the meat has, the less liquid you
need. The liquid is needed to properly soften and cook vegetables.

IMPORTANT TIPS

4-5 QUART MODELS (3140, 3145, 3164, 3351, 3950, 3355)

• All recipes in this book may be prepared as shown for the 4 and 5 quart models. If

desired, recipes may be increased by one-half for 5-quart models. When a recipe
may be doubled it will indicated by a footnote. If a recipe is increased, cooking
time may need to be extended.

• The size and shape of the 5 quart Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker is ideal for larger roasts (3

to 5 pounds), baking hens (3 to 4 pounds), and picnic hams (up to 5 pounds).

Summary of Contents for 3140

Page 1: ...3140 3145 3164 3351 3355 3656 3670 3950 Slow Cooker The Original and America s 1 Brand of Slow Cookers Owner s Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...ays use hot pads when moving your heated Crock Pot slow cooker 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Avoid sudden temperature changes such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated pot POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the ...

Page 3: ...re on gas or electric burner or under broiler CAUTION For models with removable stoneware always place protective padding under bowl before setting on table or countertop PREPARE AHEAD CONVENIENCE Fill bowl and refrigerate When ready to cook set in electrical base and turn to LOW or HIGH Do not preheat electrical base HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CROCK POT Unplug unit CAUTION Never submerge heating unit in w...

Page 4: ...unces of water for a 141 2 ounce can of tomatoes OR 1 2 cup beef or chicken broth for 1 2 cup of wine Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and or acid foods NOTE Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on beans and will prevent softening Dried beans especially red kidney beans should be boiled before adding to a recipe Cover the beans with 3 times their volume of unsalted w...

Page 5: ... the distribution of flavors Q How about thickening the juices or making gravy A Add some quick cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a thick gravy Add the tapioca at the beginning and it will thicken as it cooks Or you may remove the solid foods leaving the juices Prepare a smooth paste of approximately 1 2 cup flour or cornstarch to 1 2 cup water or 4 tablespoons melted butter Pour...

Page 6: ...and 7 quart models all recipes may be used but should be doubled according to the guidelines below Liquids in soups stews sauces or meat and vegetable combinations should be increased by one half and not doubled For example the recipe in the book calls for 1 cup of liquid Begin with 11 2 cups when doubling the recipe add liquid only if necessary NOTE When doubling casserole recipes which contain r...

Page 7: ... their full flavor potential with slow cooking expect delicious results even when you reduce quantities Because vegetables take longer to cook than meat slice or chop them when possible HERBS AND SPICES Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred but their flavor power may increase use half the recommended amount If you use ground herbs and spices add during last hour of cooking MILK Milk cream a...

Page 8: ... in stoneware Cover and cook on HIGH 1 hour then on LOW 6 to 7 hours or until ham is hot If desired sprinkle ham with liquid smoke before wrapping in foil SPICY ROAST BEEF 3 lb round tip roast or brisket trimmed of fat 1 4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 to 2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons dry mustard 3 tablespoons balsa...

Page 9: ...pper in plastic bag Add steak pieces a few at a time shake to cover with flour mixture Place onion slices in bottom of stoneware add meat Top with carrots and celery and cover with tomato sauce Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours HIGH 3 to 5 hours BEEF STEW 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes 1 bay leaf 1 4 cup flour 1 teaspoon paprika 1 2 teaspoon salt 4 carrots sliced 1 2 teaspoon gro...

Page 10: ...round black pepper Rub each side of spareribs with salt and pepper Place ribs in broiler pan and broil 15 minutes or until browned Cut ribs into serving portions Put sliced onion in stoneware Pour barbeque sauce on top Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours HIGH 4 to 5 hours POT ROASTED PORK 1 4 to 5 lb pork loin end roast 2 bay leaves 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 whole clove 1 4 teaspoon ground black pepper ...

Page 11: ...chow mein noodles or over cooked rice May be doubled for 5 quart models CHICKEN N NOODLES 3 to 4 lb broiler fryer chicken cut up 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 package 10 oz egg noodles 1 2 teaspoon ground black pepper Put chicken in stoneware Season with salt and pepper add water Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours HIGH 4 to 5 hours Remove chicken from broth Turn slow cooker to HIGH add noodles B...

Page 12: ...onions sliced 1 cup cream 1 clove garlic minced 2 egg yolks Rub crock wall with butter Put zucchini yellow squash carrots mushrooms broccoli cuts onions garlic seasonings and Parmesan cheese in stoneware Cover and cook on HIGH 2 hours Cook fettuccine according to package directions drain Add cooked fettuccine mozzarella cream and egg yolk Stir to blend well Allow to heat 15 to 30 minutes For servi...

Page 13: ... HIGH 3 to 5 hours MAGIC MEAT LOAF 2 lbs ground beef 1 package dry onion soup mix 2 eggs 1 2 cup ketchup 2 3 cup quick cooking oats Reserve 2 tablespoons ketchup set aside Combine ground beef eggs oats soup mix and remaining ketchup Shape into loaf Put in stoneware Top with remaining ketchup Cover and cool on LOW 8 to 10 hours HIGH 4 to 6 hours May be doubled for 5 6 and 7 quart models SLOPPY JOE ...

Page 14: ...medium skillet heat oil over medium high heat Add chicken and brown drain Put chicken in stoneware In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients except peas Pour over chicken Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours HIGH 3 to 4 hours One hour before serving add peas Serve over rice SWEET N SPICY GLAZED CHICKEN 6 4 oz each skinless boneless 1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce chicken breast halves 1 cup reduc...

Page 15: ...getables Fold in noodles Pour into greased stoneware Top with almonds Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours HIGH 3 to 4 hours Do not overcook noodles to just until tender WHITE CHILI 1 lb Great Northern beans soaked 11 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 medium onion chopped 1 2 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic minced 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts 2 cans 4 oz each green chilies 1 can 141 2 oz reduced...

Page 16: ...e cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 cans 8 oz each tomatoes with green chilies 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Brown ground beef well and drain off excess fat Put ground beef and remaining ingredients in stoneware Stir well Cover and cook on HIGH 1 hour stirring until cheese if fully melted Serve immediately or turn to LOW for serving up to 6 hours later Serve with tortilla or corn...

Page 17: ...Apt City State Zip QUANTITY DESCRIPTION ITEM PRICE EACH TOTAL Crock Pot Slow Cooker Cuisine Cookbook 2 052 X 11 95 Crock Pot Slow Cooker Easy Low Fat Cuisine 2 058 9 95 Recipes for Today s Hectic Schedules Healthy Lifestyles Create delicious meals and dishes that are healthy and low in fat All 45 recipes in The Easy Low Fat Cuisine Cookbook have 15 grams of fat or less per serving Clip coupon belo...

Page 18: ...cific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE UN AN La compagnie Rival garantit cet appareil exempt de défauts de fabrication et de matières premières pendant un 1 an à partir de la date de l achat original En cas de réclamation dans le cadre de la présente garantie veuillez agir comme suit 1 Au cours des 45 premiers jours à compter ...

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