User manual CROCK POT 5445 BCN

[. . . ] 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 liquid. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. [. . . ] 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. " 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. Turn to HIGH and when it comes to a boil (about 15 minutes) it's ready. ) IF RECIPE FOR OVEN SAYS: 15 to 30 minutes 35 to 45 minutes 50 minutes to 3 hours COOK ON LOW IN SLOW COOKER: 4 to 6 hours 6 to 10 hours 8 to 18 hours OR COOK ON HIGH IN SLOW COOKER: 11/2 to 2 hours 3 to 4 hours 4 to 6 hours "Can I cook a roast without adding water?The more fat or "marbling" the meat has, the less liquid you need. GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES This guide is designed to help you adapt recipes to the Crock-Pot® slow cooker -- your own favorites and prized recipes collected from friends, food companies, newspapers and magazines. In most cases, all ingredients can go into your slow cooker in the beginning and can cook all day. Many preparatory steps are unnecessary when using the Crock-Pot® slow cooker. ⷠRemember -- liquids don't "boil away" as in conventional cooking. Usually you'll have more liquid at the end of cooking instead of less. ⷠIt's "one-step" cooking: many steps in recipes may be deleted. Add ingredients to the stoneware at one time and cook 8 to 12 hours (add any liquid last). ⷠVegetables do not overcook as they do when boiled in your oven or on your range. Therefore, everything can go into the Crock-Pot® slow cooker at one time. EXCEPTION: milk, sour cream or cream should be added during last hour of cooking. TIME GUIDE Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours on LOW. If cooked rice is called for, stir in with other ingredients; add 1/4 cup extra liquid per 1/4 cup of raw rice. LIQUIDS Use less in slow cooking -- usually about half the recommended amount. One cup of liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains rice or pasta. [. . . ] Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (HIGH: 3 1/2 to 5 hours, using 1 cup water). 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh sage 2 sprigs Italian parsley Toasted French bread slices 1 (4-lb. ) whole broiler/fryer chicken 2 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper Boneless turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 /3 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 carrots, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, or frozen mixed vegetables 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (4-oz. ) sliced mushrooms, drained 2 cups chicken broth 1 /4 cup sherry Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (HIGH: 3 1/2 to 5 hours). [. . . ]