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A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking
USING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SETTINGS
Low setting
The Low setting gently simmers food for an
extended period of time without overcooking or
burning. No stirring is required when using this
setting.
High setting
The High setting is used when cooking dried
beans or pulses and will cook food in half the time
required for the Low Setting. Some foods may
boil when cooked on the High Setting, so it may
be necessary to add extra liquid. This will depend
on the recipe and the amount of time in which
it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and
casseroles will improve the flavour distribution.
Keep Warm setting
The Keep Warm setting is used to keep cooked
foods at serving temperature. It is not a cooking
setting and should only be used after first cooking
on the Low or High setting. It is not recommended
to keep food on the Keep Warm setting for more
than 4 hours.
In years gone by, food cooked in large pots, and
allowed to simmer for hours, was full of flavour,
moist and tender. The Breville Banquet™ Slow
Cooker is designed to produce these same results,
whilst leaving you time to do other things, making
it perfect for today’s busy lifestyles.
Here is a guide to help simplify the process of
slow cooking, allowing you to obtain maximum
satisfaction from your Banquet™ Slow Cooker:
It’s all in the timing
Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It
is almost impossible to overcook in the Banquet™
Slow Cooker particularly when using the Low
Setting. Most of the recipes contained within this
book can be cooked on the High or Low Settings,
however the cooking times will vary accordingly.
Each recipe will give specific instructions
indicating the appropriate settings and suggested
cooking times.
Adapting cooking times
Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted
easily by halving the amount of liquid and
increasing the cooking time considerably. The
following is a guide to adjusting your favourite
recipes:
TRADITIONAL
RECIPE TIME
BANQUET MEAL MAKER
RECIPE TIME
15-30 minutes 4-6 hours on Low Setting
60 minutes 6-8 hours on Low Setting
1-3 hours 8-12 hours on Low Setting
These times are approximate. Times can vary
depending on ingredients and quantities in
recipes.
Note
High humidity, altitude, cold tap water,
ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly
affect the cooking times in the Banquet™
Slow Cooker.
Note