Beef

Blade, brisket, chuck, round,

 

shin, fresh silverside, skirt,

 

topside

Lamb

Forequarter, neck chops,

 

shanks, shoulder chops

Veal

Shoulder/forequarter, chops

 

and steaks, neck chops,

 

knuckle (osso bucco)

Pork

Leg steaks, butterfly steaks,

 

boneless loin chops, fillet

Chicken

Thigh pieces, drumsticks,

 

thigh fillets

 

 

Browning before slow cooking

Pre-browning meat and poultry, prior to slow cooking, seals in moisture, intensifies the flavour and provides more tender results, whilst producing richer flavours in other foods, such as onions, capsicums and leeks. Pre-browning may take a little extra time, and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end results. It is best to use a non-stick pan, reducing the amount of oil needed.

Roasting

Roasting in the Slow Cooker results in tender, flavoursome meats that are easy to slice.Therefore the cheaper cuts of meat provide perfect results cooked by this method.The addition of liquid is not required for roasting, however a minimal amount is necessary for pot roasts. Elevate the meat to be roasted on an inverted, heatproof saucer or plate.This will assist in keeping the surface of the meat dry and free from any fat release throughout the cooking process. Optionally, the meat can be placed in an oven bag and sealed,

following the instructions on the packaging. To brown meat it must be sealed in a frypan prior to cooking.

Suitable Cuts for Roasting (Note: Meat will not brown)

Beef

Blade, rump, rib roast, sirloin,

 

fresh silverside, topside

Lamb

Leg, mid loin, rack, shank,

 

shoulder

Veal

Leg, loin, rack,

 

shoulder/forequarter

Pork

Loin, neck, leg (remove skin and

 

fat), racks

 

 

Suitable Cuts for Pot Roasting

 

 

Beef

Blade, chuck, round, fresh

 

silverside, skirt, topside

Lamb

Forequarter, shank, shoulder

Veal

Shoulder/forequarter

Pork

Loin, neck, scotch fillet, shoulder

Chicken

Drumsticks, thighs or whole

 

chicken

 

 

Preparing vegetables

Vegetables should be prepared and cut into small even sized pieces to ensure more even cooking.Whole potatoes are best, if cooked on the HIGH setting. Frozen vegetables must be thawed before adding to other foods cooking in the Slow Cooker, such as an addition to a casserole. When cooking vegetables and meat together in the Slow Cooker, the vegetables tend to cook at a slower rate than the meat.To gain the best results, position the vegetables on the base and sides of the Slow Cooker and place the meat on top.

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Kambrook KSC3 Browning before slow cooking, Suitable Cuts for Roasting Note Meat will not brown, Preparing vegetables