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Soups, casseroles and stews
Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (6lb).
Do not cook two (1.8kg) (2lb) casseroles on slow cook setting at the same time.
Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Cook for up to 9 hours.
Vegetables
Cut into small pieces.
Dried beans must be
To prevent vegetables from discolouring, add lemon juice. Place vegetables under meat in casseroles.
Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Cook for up to 6 hours.
Milk puddings
Make the pudding in the usual way.
For delicate puddings such as egg custard, place the dish in a bain
lmarie and cover the dish with tin foil. Cook for 2 - 4 hours.
General points for slow cooking
Frozen foods
Thaw thoroughly before cooking.
Thickening
Toss meat in flour for casseroles. Alternatively blend cornflour with water and add it at the end of cooking.
Flavouring
Flavours are held in the food because there is little evaporation. Adjust flavouring at the end of the cooking time.
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