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stoneware at one time and cook 8 to 12 hours (add any liquid last).
• Vegetables do not overcook as they do when boiled in your oven or on your range.
Therefore, everything can go into the slow cooker at one time. EXCEPTION: milk,
sour cream or cream should be added during last hour.
TIME GUIDE
Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours.
PASTA AND RICE
If recipe calls for cooking noodles, macaroni, etc., cook on rangetop before adding to
slow cooker. Don’t overcook — just until slightly tender. If cooked rice is called for, stir
in with other ingredients; add 1⁄4cup extra liquid per 1⁄4cup of raw rice. Use long grain
converted rice for best results in all-day cooking.
LIQUIDS
Use less in slow cooking — usually about half the recommended amount. One cup of
liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains rice or pasta.
SAUTEING VEGETABLES
Generally not necessary! Stir in chopped or sliced vegetables with other ingredients.
ONLY EXCEPTION: eggplant should be parboiled or sauteed, due to strong flavor.
Since vegetables develop their full flavor potential with slow cooking, expect delicious
results even when you reduce quantities. Because vegetables take longer to cook than
meat, slice or chop them when possible.
HERBS AND SPICES
Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred, but their flavor power may increase —
use half the recommended amount. If you use ground herbs and spices, add during
last hour of cooking.
MILK
Milk, cream and sour cream tend to break down during extended cooking. When
possible add during last hour of cooking. Condensed soups may be substituted for
milk, etc., and can cook for extended times.
SOUPS
Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup ingredients to
slow cooker; then add water only to cover. If thinner soup is desired, add more liquid
at serving time. If milk-based recipes have no other liquid for initial cooking, add 1 or
2 cups water. Then during last hour of cooking, stir in milk or cream as called for.
15 to 30 minutes
35 to 45 minutes
50 minutes to 3 hours
4 to 8 hours
6 to 10 hours
8 to 18 hours
IF RECIPE SAYS: COOK IN CROCK-POT®