A Beginner’s guide to Slow Cooking
continued
HIgH SettINg
The High setting is used when cooking dried
beans or pulses and will cook food in half the
time required for the Low setting. Some foods
may boil when cooked on the high setting, so it
may be necessary to add extra liquid.
This will depend on the recipe and the amount
of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring
of stews and casseroles will improve flavour
distribution.
Auto SettINg
The Auto setting will begin cooking on High
and then will shift to Low after approximately
2-4 hours of cooking time for added ease and
simplicity.
AdAptINg lIquId AmouNtS
When food is cooking in your Avance Slow
Cooker, most moisture is retained. To allow
for this when using traditional recipes it is
advisable to halve the liquid content.
However, after cooking if the liquid content
is excessive, remove the lid and operate the
Avance Slow Cooker on the High setting for
30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the
desired amount. Alternatively, the liquid can be
thickened by adding a mixture of cornflour and
water.
StIRRINg tHe food
Little or no stirring is required when using the
Low setting. However, stirring the food when
using the High setting ensures even flavour
distribution.
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Ensure the food and/or liquid in the recipe fills
at least 1/2 to 3/4 of the removable crockery
bowl. When food is cooking in your Avance Slow
Cooker, most moisture is retained. So when you
are adapting your favourite traditional recipes
to this Slow Cooker, simply halve the amount of
liquid and increase the cooking time.
The following is a guide to adjusting your
favourite recipes:
traditional
Cooking
time
Slow Cooker Cooking time
LOW
HIGH
AUTO
35 to 60
minutes
6 to 10
hrs
3 to 4
hrs
4 to 6
hrs
1 to 3 hours
8 to 10
hrs
4 to 6
hrs
6 to 8
hrs
These times are approximate. Times can vary
depending on ingredients and quantities in
recipes.
Note
High humidity, altitude, cold tap water,
ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly
affect the cooking times in the Avance Slow
Cooker.
Note
low SettINg
The Low setting gently simmers food for an
extended period of time without overcooking or
burning. No stirring is required when using this
setting.
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