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The size and meat cuts may also be increased. Follow these hints:

• Meat quantities in casseroles, soups, stews or sauces should be

doubled.

• When a recipe calls for “One whole 3-pound fryer”, use two whole

chickens of a similar weight.

• Beef roasts, pork roasts or hams should be increased but not doubled

because vegetables are included due to the size and shape of the
meat cuts. Use 4 to 5 pound roast or ham.

IMPORTANT TIPS (CONT.)

GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES

This guide is designed to help you adapt your own recipes to the Crock-
Pot

®

slow cooker — your own favorites and prized recipes collected from

friends, food companies, newspapers and magazines. Our aim is to save
preparation time with fewer steps and dishes…and to keep cooking
simple. In most cases, all ingredients can go into your slow cooker in the
beginning and can cook all day. Many preparatory steps are unnecessary
when using the Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker. A few hints:

• Allow sufficient cooking time.
• Cook with cover on.
• Do not add as much water as some recipes indicate.
• Remember — liquids don’t “boil away” as in conventional cooking.

Usually you’ll have more liquid at the end of cooking instead of less.

• It’s “one-step” cooking: many steps in recipes may be deleted. Add

ingredients to the stoneware at one time and cook as directed (add
any liquid last).

• Vegetables do not overcook as they do when boiled in your oven or

on your range. Therefore, everything can go into the slow cooker at
one time. 

EXCEPTION:

milk, sour cream or cream should be added

during last hour of cooking.

GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES (CONT.)

PASTA AND RICE
If recipe calls for cooking noodles, macaroni, etc., cook before adding to
slow cooker. Don’t overcook — just until slightly tender. If cooked rice is
called for, stir in with other ingredients; add 

1

4

cup extra liquid per 

1

4

cup

of raw rice. Use long grain converted rice for best results in all-day
cooking.
LIQUIDS
Use less in slow cooking — usually about half the recommended amount.
One cup of liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains rice or pasta.
SAUTEING VEGETABLES
Generally not necessary! Stir in chopped or sliced vegetables with other
ingredients. 

ONLY EXCEPTION:

eggplant should be parboiled or

sauteed, due to strong flavor. Since vegetables develop 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 and sour cream tend to break down during extended
cooking. When possible add during last hour of cooking. Condensed
soups may be substituted for milk, etc., and can cook for extended times.
SOUPS
Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup
ingredients to slow cooker; then add water only to cover. If thinner soup
is desired, add more liquid at serving time. If milk-based recipes have no
other liquid for initial cooking, add 1 or 2 cups water. Then during last
hour of cooking, stir in milk or cream as called for.

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Page 1: ...wner s Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For use with 4 41 2 5 51 2 6 and 61 2 quart round and oval Smart Pot Slow Cookers S t o n e w a r e S l o w C o o k e r The Original and America s 1 Brand of Slow Cookers ...

Page 2: ...appliance is used by or near children 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to Rival see warranty for examination repair or adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments not reco...

Page 3: ... CONT 3 Push the Cook Time button to scroll through the timed cooking options Push once and the 4 hour light will illuminate twice and the 6 hour light will come on etc Select the time based on the length of time indicated in the recipe Two time options are usually given The 4 and 6 hour settings are the HIGH temperature setting and may be used when you want your food done quicker The 8 and 10 hou...

Page 4: ...ans especially red kidney beans should be boiled before adding to a recipe Cover the beans with 3 times their volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil Boil 10 minutes reduce heat cover and allow to simmer 11 2 hours or until beans are tender Soaking in water if desired should be completed before boiling Discard water after soaking or boiling The lid handle may get hot while cooking use of an o...

Page 5: ...h to HIGH and when it comes to a boil about 15 minutes it s ready QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CONT Q Can I cook a roast without adding water A Yes if cooked on LOW setting 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 LOW FAT RECIPES Health professionals recom...

Page 6: ...st hour of cooking GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES CONT PASTA AND RICE If recipe calls for cooking noodles macaroni etc cook before adding to slow cooker Don t overcook just until slightly tender If cooked rice is called for stir in with other ingredients add 1 4 cup extra liquid per 1 4 cup of raw rice Use long grain converted rice for best results in all day cooking LIQUIDS Use less in slow c...

Page 7: ...black pepper 1 2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 1 4 paprika 1 can 141 2 oz crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 package 10 oz frozen peas 1 medium onion chopped Season chicken with salt pepper and paprika In a 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 an...

Page 8: ... and cook on LOW 8 hours HIGH 4 hours THE RECIPES NEW FASHIONED BEAN SOUP 1 pound dry navy beans soaked overnight 1 teaspoon salt 11 2 quarts water 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 lb lean boneless ham cut into cubes 1 2 cup chopped celery leaves 1 bay leaf optional Drain the soaked beans discard water Combine all ingredients in stoneware Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours HIGH 6 hours HERBED TURKEY B...

Page 9: ...ied oregano leaves 2 stalks celery sliced 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 4 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 can 141 2 oz whole tomatoes 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 3 cup tomato paste 1 lb shrimp shelled and deveined 1 can beef broth 3 cups cooked rice Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces Add all ingredients except shrimp and rice to stoneware Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours HIGH 4 hours Add shrimp durin...

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