Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
HINTS AND TIPS (CONT.)
VEGETABLES
• Many vegetables benefit from slow cooking and are able to develop
their full flavor. They tend not to overcook in your slow cooker as they
might in your oven or on your stovetop.
• When cooking recipes with vegetables and meat, place vegetables
in slow cooker before meat. Vegetables usually cook slower than
meat in the slow cooker.
• Place vegetables near the sides or bottom of the stoneware to
facilitate cooking.
HERBS AND SPICES
• Fresh herbs add flavor and color, but should be added at the end
of the cooking cycle as the flavor will dissipate over long cook
times.
• Ground and/or dried herbs and spices work well in slow cooking
and may be added at the beginning.
• The flavor power of all herbs and spices can vary greatly
depending on their particular strength and shelf life. Use herbs
sparingly, taste at end of cook cycle and adjust seasonings just
before serving.
MILK
• Milk, cream, and sour cream break down during extended
cooking. When possible, add during the last 15 to 30 minutes of
cooking.
• Condensed soups may be substituted for milk and can cook for
extended times.
SOUPS
• Some soup recipes call for large amounts of water. Add other soup
ingredients to the slow cooker first then add water only to cover. If
thinner soup is desired, add more liquid at serving time.
MEATS
• Trim fat, rinse well, and pat meat dry with paper towels.
-11-
HINTS AND TIPS
PASTA AND RICE
• For best rice results, use long grain converted rice or a specialty
rice as the recipe suggests. If the rice is not cooked completely
after the suggested time, add an extra 1 to 1½ cups of liquid per
cup of cooked rice and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
• For best pasta results, first partially cook the pasta in a pot of
boiling water until just tender. Add the pasta to the Crock-Pot
®
slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cook time.
BEANS
• Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar
and/or acidic foods. Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on
beans and will prevent softening.
• Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before
adding to a recipe.
• Fully cooked canned beans may be used as a substitute for dried
beans.
-10-
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SLOW COOKER (CONT.)
• The outside of the heating base may be cleaned with a soft
cloth and warm, soapy water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
CAUTION: Never immerse the heating base in water or other
liquid.
• No other servicing should be performed.
• This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Any servicing
beyond that described in the Cleaning Section should be
performed by an Authorized Service Representative only. See
Warranty Section.
Part Stovetop
Safe
Oven Safe Microwave
Safe
Dishwasher
Safe
Lid Yes No No Yes
Cooking
Pot
Yes Yes No Hand Wash
Recommended
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...