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Adapting Recipes
Some ingredients are not suited
for
extended cooking in the slow cooker.
Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour
cream should be added 2 hours before
serving. Evaporated milk or condensed
soups are perfect for the slow cooker.
Many things can affect
how quickly
a recipe will cook
. The water and fat
content of a food, the temperature of
the food, and the size of the food will
all affect the cooking time. Food cut
into pieces will cook faster than whole
roasts or poultry.
Most meat and vegetable combinations
require
at least 7 hours
on Low.
The higher the fat content of the meat,
the less liquid is needed.
If cooking
meat with a high fat content,
place thick
onion slices underneath, so the meat
will not sit and cook in the fat.
Some recipes call for browning the
meat before slow cooking. This is only
to remove excess fat or for color;
it is
not necessary for successful cooking.
Slow cookers have very little evaporation.
If making your favorite soup, stew, or
sauce,
reduce the liquid or water
called
for in the original recipe. If too thick,
liquids 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
the Crock.
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker
1.
Turn the Control Knob to Off.
Unplug cord from outlet.
2.
Remove Crock and Cover from Base
and let cool.
3.
Wash the Crock and the Cover in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
The Crock and the Cover may also
be washed in the dishwasher. If you
have a plastic Cover, please place on
top rack of dishwasher.
4.
Wipe the Base with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not immerse Base in water.
Crock and Glass Cover Precautions and Information
• Please handle the Crock and Cover
carefully to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature
changes. For example, do not place a
hot Cover or Crock into cold water or
onto a wet surface.
• Avoid hitting the Crock and Cover
against the faucet or other hard
surfaces.
• Do not use Crock or Cover if chipped,
cracked, or severely scratched.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads.
