Breville BSC500 Beginners Guide to Slow Cooking, Preparing Vegetables, Preparing Meat and Poultry

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING

The Breville Flavour Maker is designed specifically for flavour layering. A technique professional chefs use to enhance and deepen the taste of meals by using the same pan for browning onions, searing meats and creating casseroles, curries, soup, stock and bolognaise.

For this reason, Breville have now developed a Flavour Maker with a EasySear™ pan. Simply remove the EasySear™ pan from the slow cooker base and use on the gas, electric or ceramic stovetop to caramelise vegetables and sear meats before placing back into the slow cooker base and commencing the slow cooker function.

Following is a guide to help simplify the process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain optimum results from your Flavour Maker.

We have also included helpful hints for successful slow cooking. For recipes, go to www.breville.com.au and recipe section in this instruction book.

SUITABLE MEAT CUTS FOR

SLOW COOKING

Beef

Chuck, skirt, round steak,

 

boneless shin (Gravy) beef,

 

bone-in-shin (Osso Bucco).

 

 

Lamb

Shanks, drumsticks (frenched shanks),

 

neck chops, boned out forequarter

 

or shoulder.

 

 

Veal

Diced leg, shoulder/ forequarter chops

 

and steaks, neck chops,

 

knuckle (osso bucco)

 

 

Pork

Leg steaks, diced belly, Diced shoulder,

 

Boneless loin chops

 

 

PREPARING VEGETABLES

Vegetables should be cut into even-sized pieces to ensure more even cooking. Frozen vegetables must be thawed before adding to other foods cooking in the slow cooker with EasySear™ pan.

PREPARING MEAT AND POULTRY

Select the leanest cuts when purchasing meat. Trim the meat or poultry of any visible fat. If possible, purchase chicken portions without the skin. Otherwise, the slow cooking process will result in extra liquid being formed from the fat as it melts.

For casserole type recipes, cut the meat into cubes, approximately 2.5cm to 3cm. Slow cooking allows less tender cuts of meat to be used. The bones can be left on meat or poultry if liked and will help to keep meat tender during cooking.

PREPARING DRIED BEANS

AND PULSES

If time permits, overnight soaking of dried beans and pulses is preferable. After soaking, drain and place in the slow cooker and cover with sufficient water to reach double their volume. Cook beans on the High setting for 2 to 4 hours or until tender. Pre-soaked beans and pulses will cook a little faster.

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Contents Flavour Maker On the purchase of your new Breville Flavour Maker CongratulationsContents Important safeguards Hot surfaces during and after use Save These Page Your Breville Flavour Maker KnowControl dial with Low, High and Auto setting Slow cooker baseStainless steel rack For Roasting Before First USE Before first use HOW to Sear Before Slow CookingHOW to Slow Cook Before first use With your Breville Flavour Maker Beginners Guide to Slow CookingPreparing Dried Beans Pulses Beginners Guide to Slow CookingPreparing Vegetables Preparing Meat and PoultryTraditional Slow cooker Cooking Time Using the Temperature Control SettingsSetting Cooking Time Searing and Browning Before Slow CookingPOT Roasting Slow Cooker Low SettingSuitable Meat Cuts for POT Roasting Stand Alone CookwarePage For your new Breville Flavour Maker Hints and TipsNever Hints and TipsDO’S DONT’SYour new Breville Flavour Maker Care and CleaningCare and Cleaning Recipes Searing on the Stovetop with EasySear pan SoupsFennel and White Bean Soup White Bean PreparationSpicy Kumera Soup Split Pea Preparation PEA and HAM SoupSimple Vegetable Lentil Soup Vegetables Chickpea Curry with Sweet PotatoChickpea Preparation Indian Style Pumpkin With Yogurt Yogurt SaucePumpkin Preparation Eggplant Preparation CaponataSRI Lankan Fish Curry FishChicken with Shallots and Garlic ChickenEasySear pan on Stovetop Spiced SOY ChickenChicken Preparation Chicken MarsalaChicken with Fresh Herbs and Tomatoes Roast LEG Lamb Lamb and VealLamb Preparation Lamb Shanks Braised Char SUI SauceLamb Korma Veal Preparation BeefOsso Bucco GremolataBeef Preparation Beef BourguignonMeatball Preparation Meatballs with Italian SauceMeatballs Tomato SaucePasta Bolognese RED Curry of Beef Corned BeefBeef POT Roast Desserts Caramel Pudding with Butterscotch SauceButterscotch Sauce Poached Rhubarb and Apple Breville Customer Service Center

BSC500 specifications

The Breville BSC500 is an innovative slow cooker that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it a standout option for home cooks looking to create delicious, hassle-free meals. Known for its multifunctionality and precision cooking, the BSC500 is designed to enhance the cooking experience while delivering consistent, mouth-watering results.

One of the key features of the Breville BSC500 is its unique "Sear & Stew" function. This allows users to brown their meat directly in the cooking pot before slow cooking, helping to seal in flavor and build richer broth or sauces. The stainless steel cooking bowl is not only durable but also designed to conduct heat evenly, ensuring that food cooks thoroughly and uniformly.

Another notable technology incorporated in the BSC500 is its smart control panel, which features an LCD display that makes it easy to select cooking times and temperature settings. This slow cooker offers several cooking options, including low, medium, and high settings, allowing for flexibility depending on your meal plan and schedule. Additionally, it has a programmable timer that lets you set cooking times from 1 to 12 hours, ensuring your meal is ready when you need it.

The BSC500 also boasts a portable design that includes a secure locking lid, making it convenient for transporting meals to potlucks or parties. The lid is designed with a silicone seal that helps to retain moisture and heat, enhancing the slow cooking process and ensuring food remains succulent and flavorful.

Safety is another area where the Breville BSC500 excels. It features cool-touch handles to prevent burns during handling and an overheating protection mechanism that automatically turns off the unit in case of any temperature irregularities.

In addition to its cooking capabilities, the Breville BSC500 is easy to clean, with a removable, dishwasher-safe cooking bowl and lid that simplify the post-cooking cleanup process.

With its thoughtful design and innovative technological features, the Breville BSC500 slow cooker redefines convenience in the kitchen, making it an excellent choice for busy families and cooking enthusiasts alike. Whether you are preparing hearty stews, tender roasts, or wholesome soups, this slow cooker delivers reliability and performance you can trust.
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