Table of slow cooking times
The times given are only approximate and may vary depending on the size and
thickness of the pieces of food, the space between the food, individual preferences and
variations in the mains voltage.
Tips : Completely defrost all frozen food, including vegetables, before slow cooking.
Prepare dishes with hot liquid (stock, wine, beer, etc) or hot sauces for best results.
* Add salt if you like.
STARTER DISHES
Preparation
Type
Amount
Cooking
time
Recommendations
Soup
5 pers.
4 - 5 h.
Soak the beans or peas the day before.
The cooking time will vary according to the type of
beans or peas used. Serve with parmesan cheese.
Terrine/Pate
6 pers.
+/- 4 - 5 h.
VEGETABLES
Preparation
Type
Amount
Cooking
time
Recommendations
Aubergine*
Fresh
600 g
250 ml water
+/- 5 h.
Cut into 3mm slices.
Carrots
Fresh
600 g
250 ml water
5 h 30 min.
Cut into 3mm slices
Courgettes*
Fresh
600 g
250 ml water
+/- 5 h.
Cut into 3mm slices
Endive*
Fresh
600 g
250 ml water
5 h 30 min.
Core the endive.
Cut large ones in half
Spinach*
Leaves
Fresh
600 g
1 h.
Old potatoes*
Fresh
600 g
300 ml water
+/- 5 h.
Cut into 3 cm slices.
Tomatoes
Fresh
600 g
+/- 2 h.
Diced or roughly chopped.
MEAT • POULTRY • FISH
Preparation
Type
Amount
Cooking
time
Recommendations
Beef
Pieces
5 pers.
+/- 8 h.
Cut meat into even sized pieces and brown in a pan
before slow cooking.
Cook in sauce or stock.
Poultry/Turkey
Breasts, legs,
or portions
4 pers.
6 – 8 h.
Defrost frozen poultry before slow cooking. Brown in
a frying pan before slow cooking. Always add hot
liquid, sauce or stock not cold. Check the poultry is
piping hot in the thickest part before serving.
Fish
Pieces
5 pers.
+/- 3 h.
Cook in sauce or stock.
DESSERTS
Preparation
Type
Amount
Cooking
time
Recommendations
Puddings/cake
6 pers.
3 - 6 h.
Place the mixture directly in the slow cooker bowl.
Cooking times vary according to the quantity and
type of mixture.
Pears
Fresh
6 pers.
+/- 2 h 30.
Stewed fruit
6 pers.
+/- 2 h.
Stir during cooking.
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