User manual CROCK POT 38511

[. . . ] Programmable The Original and America's # 1 Brand of Slow Cookers Stoneware Slow Cooker For use with 4, 41/2, 5, 51/2, 6, and 61/2 quart round and oval Smart-PotTM Slow Cookers Owner's Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. The lid handle may get hot while cooking, use of an oven mitt while handling is advised. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in water or other liquids. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. [. . . ] Cover the beans with 3 times their volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer 11/2 hours or until beans are tender. · The lid handle may get hot while cooking, use of an oven mitt while handling is advised. -E6- -E7- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (CONT. ) Q A "What if the food isn't done after cooking the amount of time recommended in the recipe?" This is due to voltage variations which are commonplace everywhere; altitude; or even extreme humidity. The slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances; however, it can slightly alter the cooking times in the Smart-PotTM due to the extended cooking times. If this happens, simply reset the cooking time to the 4 hour setting and allow to continue cooking for an additional 1 to 2 hours or until doneness is achieved. The Crock-Pot® slow cooker will not recover heat losses quickly when cooking on LOW setting. Significant amounts of heat escape whenever the lid is removed; therefore the cooking time must be extended. Avoid frequent removal of the cover for checking cooking progress or stirring. Never remove cover during the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes. While using HIGH heat for short periods, occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors. "How about thickening the juices or making gravy?" Add some quick-cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a thick gravy. Prepare a smooth paste of approximately 1/2 cup flour or cornstarch to 1/2 cup water or 4 tablespoons melted butter. Press "Cook Time" button to switch to HIGH and when it comes to a boil (about 15 minutes), it's ready. -E8- Q A "Can I cook a roast without adding water?" Yes ­ if cooked on LOW setting. The more fat or "marbling" the meat has, the less liquid you need. IMPORTANT TIPS Q A LOW-FAT RECIPES · Health professionals recommend that you get no more than 30% of your total DAILY calories from fat. 4 1/2 AND 5 QUART MODELS · All recipes in this book may be prepared as shown for the 4, 4 1/2 and 5 quart models. · The size and shape of the 4 1/2 and 5 quart Crock-Pot® slow cooker is ideal for larger roasts (3 to 5 pounds), baking hens (3 to 4 pounds), and picnic hams (up to 5 pounds). 51/2 & 6 QUART MODELS Important: When using 51/2, 6, and 61/2 quart models, all recipes may be used but should be doubled according to the guidelines below: · Liquids in soups, stews, sauces, or meat and vegetable combinations should be increased by one-half and not doubled. Begin with 11/2 cups when doubling the recipe; add liquid only if necessary. NOTE: When doubling casserole recipes which contain rice or pasta, it is necessary to double the liquid along with other ingredients. · Do not double strongly flavored food such onions or herbs and seasonings such as garlic, pepper or chili powder. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary, just before serving. -E9- Q A IMPORTANT TIPS (CONT. ) The size and meat cuts may also be increased. [. . . ] Add stuffing cubes, egg substitute, pecans, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours. Combine all ingredients, except pasta in stoneware. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours (HIGH 4 hours). -E14- -E15- THE RECIPES /2-lb. coarsely ground chuck, browned and drained 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped THE RECIPES JAMBALAYA 12-oz. [. . . ]