A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
SEARING AND BROWNING BEFORE SLOW COOKING
Searing and browning in the EasySear™ pan on the stovetop may take a little extra time and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end result.
The EasySear™ pan keeps the heat stable and uniform allowing the meat to brown and form an even crust. Plus searing and browning seals in the moisture, intensifies the flavour and provides more tender results.
Once searing and browning is complete, return the EasySear™ pan to the slow cooker base with all the tasty caramelized ingredients inside.
USING THE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SETTINGS
This slow cooker has three settings: Low, High and Auto. Use the recommended guidelines below to determine cooking time and heat setting and use recipes in this instruction book. Dishes can be prepared well in advance of mealtime and cooking time regulated so that food is ready to serve at a convenient time.
A general rule of thumb for most slow cooked meat and vegetable recipes is:
Setting Cooking Time
LOW | 6 to 10 hours |
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HIGH | 3 to 4 hours |
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AUTO | 4 to 6 hours |
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Your favourite traditional recipes can also be easily adapted to this slow cooker. Simply halve the amount of liquid and increase the cooking time. The following is a guide to adjusting your favourite recipes.
NOTE
These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes
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35 to 60 minutes | 6 to 10 | 3 to 4 | 4 to 6 |
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1 to 3 hours | 8 to 10 | 4 to 6 | 6 to 8 |
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Traditional | slow cooker | ||
Cooking Time | Cooking Time | ||
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35 to 60 minutes | 4 to 5 | 2 to 3 | 3 to 4 |
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1 to 3 hours | 5 to 6 | 3 to 4 | 4 to 5 |
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COOKING TIMEs (WITH SEARING)
When the EasySear™ pan is used for searing on the stovetop prior to being placed in the slow cooker, cooking times will be shortened slightly. Check for doneness intermittently during cooking.
NOTE
These cooking times are approximates only and times can vary depending on ingredients, quantities in recipes and whether the EasySear™ pan and its ingredients are hot from searing.
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