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• 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 unnecessarily—this results in
major heat loss. Do not cook without
cover in place.
• 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.
Tips for Slow Cooking
• The slow cooker should be at least
half-filled for best results.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a
2-inch space between the top of the
crock and the food so that the recipe
can come to a simmer.
• 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.
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.
If You’ve Used a Slow Cooker Before
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 toll-free
customer service number. We’ll be glad
to help.
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.
If You’ve NEVER Used a Slow Cooker
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