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Tips, Shortcuts & Frequently Asked
Questions
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Please note
: For cooking in VitaClay Cookers there
must be liquid (water or clear broth) present at all
times. No "dry cooking" should be done in any
VitaClay pot. Please ensure adequate liquids
throughout the cooking cycle, as burning or "going
dry" can compromise the integrity of the clay. For
detailed refer to the
“VitaClay Cooking Charts for
VM7900 & VF7700
”
.
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How do I convert cooking time from a regular
Crock-Pot/slow cooker recipe to use with this
Cooker?
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For a pot that is at least 2/3 full: If your recipe
calls for cooking on “Low” for 8 hours or
“High” for 4 hours use the stew mode for 2
hours or until food is cooked.
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For a pot that is ¼ full (small amount of food
and liquid): Use the stew mode for 30 minutes
or until food is cooked.
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How long does it take to cook chicken in this
Cooker?
Approximately 2 hours for a 3-4-pound
whole chicken with 1 cup of liquid in the stew mode
and 30 to 40 minutes for 1 pound of boneless
breasts with 1 cup of liquid in the stew mode.
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How long does it take this Cooker cook a roast?
This will depend on the size and cut. You should
allow 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours in the soup mode or 2
hours in the stew mode.
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How long should I cook bone broth?
Cook
chicken bone broth for 2 to 3 hours and beef for 4 to
5 hours in the soup mode. Let the bone broth settle