TIPS FOR ADAPTING RECIPES TO SLOW COOKING cont.
Using Cooking Pot on Top of Range: The slow cooker pot (without heating base) can be used for range top cooking. Place pot on large range unit. Use medium to low heat. The use of low to moderate heat will prevent foods from overcooking, reduce spattering and help retain natural juices. Do not use high heat except for bringing liquids to a boil. If cooking on a gas range, do not let flame extend up side of pot.
ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN USING POT AND COVER ON RANGE UNIT.
When cooking meats, preheat empty cooking pot over medium to
Using Cooking Pot in Oven: The slow cooker pot (without heating base) can be used in a conventional or convection oven up to preheated temperatures of 350°F/177°C. If cooking pot is to be covered, use only glass cover in oven; do not use a plastic cover, as damage will occur. Cooking pot may be covered with aluminum foil for oven use. ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN USING POT IN OVEN.
DO NOT USE METAL COOKING POT IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, OVER A CAMPFIRE OR UNDER AN OVEN BROILER UNIT TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE COOKING POT OR OVEN.
Using Glass Casserole Cover as a Casserole Dish: (if included, Not Plastic Cover) Your slow cooker may have a glass casserole style cover that when inverted can be used as a
Using Roasting Rack (if included): Your slow cooker may include a small wire roasting rack for use in roasting meat and poultry. To use rack, simply place into bottom of slow cooker pot and place roast, chicken or ham onto rack. Add a small amount of liquid to pot before cooking. If you wish, the meat can be browned in cooking pot on top of range before roasting. The rack can also be used for steaming fresh vegetables such as broccoli and
Bread, Cakes & Desserts: For oval shaped slow cooker use a 8 x
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