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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
•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
•If cooking soups or stews, leave a
•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
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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