Soups, casseroles and stews
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Do not cook casseroles over 3 kg (6lb).
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Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook.
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Cook in the middle of the oven or above.
Vegetables
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Cut into small pieces.
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Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15
minutes before adding to any dish.
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Place vegetables under meat in casseroles.
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Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook
setting.
Milk puddings
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Cover the cereal with boiling water and leave it to stand for 30
minutes.
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Drain and make the pudding in the usual way.
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Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook
setting.
General points for slow cooking
Frozen foods
Thaw thoroughly before cooking.
Thickening
Toss meat in flour for casseroles. Blend cornflour with water and add it
at the end of cooking.
Flavouring
Flavours are held in the food because there is little evaporation. Adjust
flavouring at the end of the cooking time.
Liquid
Use slightly less liquid as there is little evaporation during cooking.
Milk and milk products, for example cream
Add these towards the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling.
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