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A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking
In years gone by, food cooked in
large pots and allowed to simmer for
hours was full of flavour, moist and
tender. The Slow Cooker is designed
to produce these same results, whilst
leaving you the 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 Slow Cooker:
Timing
Always allow sufficient time for the
food to cook. It is almost impossible
to over-cook in the 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 Time
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:
NOTE: High humidity, altitude,
cold tap water and ingredients
and minor fluctuations may
slightly affect the cooking times
in the Slow Cooker.
NOTE: These times are
approximate. Times can vary
depending on ingredients and
quantities in recipes.
Adapting Liquid Amounts
When food is cooking in your Slow
Cooker, most moisture is retained. To
allow for this when using traditional
recipes it is advisable to halve the
liquid content.
However, after cooking if the liquid
quantity is excessive, remove the lid
and operate the Slow Cooker on the
High Setting for 30–45 minutes or until
the liquid reduces by the desired
amount. Alternatively, the liquid can
be thickened by adding a mixture of
cornflour and water.
Stirring the Food
Little or no stirring is required when
using the Low Setting. However, stirring
the food when using the High setting
ensures more even flavour distribution.
Traditional Recipe Time 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
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