Wachsmuth & Krogmann NSC-650 - Manual (Page 8)

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ƒ Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low, 4-6 hours on
high and 5-7 hours on AUTO.
ƒ Do not use frozen meat or poultry unless it is thoroughly thawed out first.
ƒ Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk and
cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can
affect how quickly a recipe will cook, water and fat content, initial
temperature of the food and the size of the food.
ƒ Pieces of food cut into small pieces will cook quicker. A degree of ‘trial and
error’ will be required to fully optimize the potential of your slow cooker.
ƒ Vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try and arrange
vegetables in the lower half of the pot.
ƒ After food is cooked switch off and leave covered with the lid. There will be
enough heat in the crock pot to keep warm for approximately 30 minutes. If
you require longer to keep warm switch to the low setting.
ƒ All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce. In a separate pan or
jug prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the food in the
crock pot.
ƒ Pre-brown meat and onions in a pan to seal in the juices this also reduces the
fat content if separated before adding to the crock pot. This is not necessary
if the time is limited, but improves the flavor.
ƒ When cooking joints of meat, ham, and poultry etc the size and shape of the
joint is important. Try to keep the joint in the lower 2/3 of the pot and fully
cover with water. If necessary cut in two pieces. Joint weight should be kept
within the maximum limit.
2.5 lbs Medium sized slow cooker
4 lbs. Large sized slow cooker