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Slow Cooking Tips
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The Cooking Pot should be at least 1/2 full for best results. If only
half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe
time.
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Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing Lid
results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to be
extended. However, if cooking on HIGH, you may want to stir
occasionally.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch (5 cm) space between
the top of the Cooking Pot and the food so that the recipe can
come to a simmer.
• Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule
doesn’t allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before.
Place all ingredients in Cooking Pot, cover with Lid, and
refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place Cooking Pot
in Cooker and start cooking.
• Do not use frozen meat or poultry in Slow Cook Mode. Thaw any
meat or poultry before cooking.
• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a slow
cooker: pasta, seafood, milk, cream or sour cream should be
added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed
soups are perfect for slow cooking.
• The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If
cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices
underneath so meat will not sit on (and cook in) fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your
favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce liquid called for in original
recipe. If too thick, liquid can be added later.
• If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid
in the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of Cooking Pot.
• If cooking a recipe with root vegetables, place root vegetables in
the bottom of the Cooking Pot.
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