KitchenAid KMC4241 Cooking Tips And Tricks

Multi-Cooker Cooking Tips and Tricks
Refer to the following tips for getting the most out of the different cooking modes.
Searing and Sautéing:
• For best browning results, pat exterior
surfaces of meat dry with paper towels
before sautéing or searing.
• It's important not to over-crowd the
cooking pot when browning meat for a
recipe. Brown 0.5 pounds (227 g) or less
at a time for the best results and to avoid
steaming the meat.
• If using oil or butter for sautéing, add it
after the preheating the multi-cooker.
Steaming:
• It is not necessary to allow the unit to
preheat when steaming foods, simply add
water, place food on the steaming rack
and set the multi-cooker to STEAM. At
the end of the preheat time, press the
START button.
• Foods will steam faster if cooked in a
single layer. Larger amounts of food may
need to be repositioned midway through
the cooking time for even results.
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• To easily drain grease after searing
• When sautéing vegetables such as
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• Foods that have been cut or trimmed
• Make sure the lid covers the cooking pot
• Removing the lid slowly during steaming.
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or sautéing food, place the lid on the
cooking pot in the drain position and hold
it securely with hot pads while pouring
grease into a heat safe container.
carrots, celery, onions, and garlic, add
larger cut ingredients first and cook for
several minutes before adding smaller cut
foods such as minced garlic. This ensures
all of the vegetables are evenly cooked
and the garlic does not burn.
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into pieces approximately the same size
will cook more evenly.
spout to trap steam for optimal cooking
performance.
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