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•Fish cooks quickly and should be added at the end of the cooking cycle, during last fifteen minutes to hour of cooking.
•Specialty dishes, such as stuffed chops or steak rolls, stuffed cabbage leaves, stuffed peppers, or baked apples can be arranged in a single layer so they cook easily and serve attractively.
Q “Must the
A Cook with the cover on. The slow cooker will not recover heat losses quickly when cooking on LOW ( I ) setting. Significant amounts of heat escape whenever the lid is removed; therefore the cooking time must be extended. Avoid frequent removal of the cover for checking cooking progress or stirring. Never remove cover during the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes. It is not necessary to stir while cooking on LOW ( I ) heat. While using HIGH ( II ) heat for short periods, occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q “How about thickening the juices or making gravy?”
A Add some
Q “Can I cook a roast without adding water?”
A Yes – if cooked on LOW ( I ). We recommend a small amount because the gravies are especially tasty. The more fat or “marbling” the meat has, the less liquid you need. The liquid is needed to properly soften and cook vegetables.