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If cooking soups or stews, leave a 5cm space between the top of the
Ceramic pot and the contents to be cooked so that that the liquid
can come to a simmer. If cooking soup or stew on high, keep
checking the progress as some soups will reach boiling point when
cooked on High.
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Many recipes call for cooking all day.
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If your morning schedule does not allow time to prepare a recipe,
prepare it the night before.
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Meat and poultry require at least 7 to 8 hours on Low.
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Do not use frozen meat in the Slow Cooker. Thaw any meat or
poultry before slow cooking.
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When removing the glass lid, tilt it so that the opening faces away
from you to avoid being burned by steam.
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The sides of the Base of the Slow Cooker gets very hot because the
heating elements are located here. Take care to avoid injury.
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Use the Handles on the Base if necessary. Use oven mitts (buy
separately) to remove the Ceramic pot.
8 Suitable Foods for Slow Cooking & Preparation
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods; however there are a
few guidelines that need to be followed for best results.
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Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to
cook than meat. They should be gently sautéed for 2-3 minutes
before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed
at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the
cooking liquid.
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Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking
method does not allow fat to evaporate.
