Hamilton Beach 33158 manual Tips for Slow Cooking, If You’ve Never Used a Slow Cooker

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Tips for Slow Cooking

•The cover of the slow cooker does not form a tight fit on the crock but should be centered on the crock for best results. Do not remove the cover unnecessarily—this results in major heat loss. Do not cook without cover in place.

•Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. However, if cooking on High, you may want to stir occasionally.

•Slow cooking retains most of the moisture in foods. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the cover, turn the control knob to High, and reduce the liquid by simmering. This will take 30 to 45 minutes.

•The slow cooker should be at least half-filledfor best results.

•If cooking soups or stews, leave a

2-inch space between the top of the crock and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer.

•Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule doesn’t allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place all ingredients in the crock, cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place crock in the slow cooker and select the temperature setting.

•Meat and poultry require at least 7 to 8 hours on Low. Do not use frozen meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.

If You’ve NEVER Used a Slow Cooker

Cooking in a slow cooker is easy but different from conventional methods. Take a few minutes and read “How to Use” and “Tips for Slow Cooking.”

You’ll soon be convinced that a slow cooker is a necessity. There are also many slow cooker recipe books avail- able in the library or book store. If you have any questions, call our toll-free customer service number. We’ll be glad to help.

If You’ve Used a Slow Cooker Before

You are probably ready to develop new recipes for use in your slow cooker. If the recipe was originally cooked in a saucepan on the stovetop, or slow roasted in the oven, adapting the recipe should be easy.

Our slow cooker heats from the sides. The base slowly raises the temperature of the crock. Whether cooked on Low or High, the final temperature of the food is the same, about 200°F. The only difference is the amount of time the cooking process takes.

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Contents Double Dish Slow Cooker Slow Cooker Safety Consumer Safety InformationParts and Features Control Knob and Temperature SettingsDouble Dish Bowls How to Use Your Slow CookerBasic Cooking Chart/Hours Required Removing Cover, Bowls, and CrockTo Use the Double Dish Bowls in the Crock To Use the Double Dish Bowls in the BaseTips for Slow Cooking If You’ve Never Used a Slow CookerIf You’ve Used a Slow Cooker Before Cleaning Crock and Glass Cover Precautions and InformationAdapting Recipes Optional Features on Selected Models RecipesSalsa con Queso Hot WingsSweet & Pungent Meat Balls Refried Bean Dip Nacho Cheese SauceSpicy Nacho Cheese Sauce Spicy Refried Bean DipCocktail Hotdogs Swedish MeatballsSweet n’ Tangy Meatballs Sweet n’ Tangy HotdogsSlow Cooked Beef Stew New England Boiled Dinner’Wursts and Sauerkraut German-Style Pot Roast Hawaiian ChickenClassic Beef Roast With Mushroom-Onion Gravy Onion-Coated Beef Roast Corned BeefBeef Pot Roast and Potatoes North Carolina Pork BarbecueItalian-Style Beef Stew Chili Tex-Mex Beef BarbecueMain Dish/Entrees Chicken and Glazed CarrotsRoast Beef and Potatoes Pork Loin Chops and Baked Apples Roast Beef and Onion HoagiesKielbasa and Italian Beans Ham and PotatoesBeans and Wienies Vanilla Bread Pudding Chocolate Chip Bread PuddingVegetarian and Meaty Spaghetti Sauce Vegetarian Chili and Chili Con Carne with meatChocolate Fondue Caramel FondueBroasted New Potatoes Baked Potatoes Easy Potato CasseroleBaked Apples Sugar Pecans Spicy PecansSpiced and Spiked Cider Mocha Coffee Mocha DecafCustomer Service Limited WarrantyMijoteuse Double Dish Sécurité de la mijoteuse Renseignements de sécurité aux consommateursBouton de commande Pièces et caractéristiquesLes bols Double Dish Tableau de cuisson de base/heures requisesRetirer le couvercle, les bols et le plat Utilisation des bols Double Dish dans le plat Utilisation des bols Double Dish dans la baseConseils de mijotage Si vous n’avez Jamais utilisé une mijoteuseSi vous avez déjà utilisé une mijoteuse Nettoyage Adaptation de recettesPlat et couvercle en verre Précautions et renseignements Caractéristiques facultatives sur certains modèles Service à la clientèle Garantie Limitée
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