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A Beginner's Guide to Slow Cooking
A general rule of thumb for most slow cooked meat and
vegetable recipes is:
SETTING COOKING TIME
LOW
HIGH
AUTO
Your favourite traditional recipes can also be easily
adapted to this Slow Cooker. Simply halve the amount of
liquid and increase the cooking time. The following is a
guide to adjusting your favourite recipes.
NOTE
These times are approximate. Times can vary
depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes
TRADITIONAL
COOKING TIME
LOW
35 to 60 minutes 6 to 10 hrs
1 to 3 hours
8 to 10 hrs
COOKING TIMES (WITH SEARING)
When the EasySear™ Pan is used for searing on the
stovetop prior to being placed in the slow cooker, cooking
times will be shortened slightly. Check for doneness
intermittently during cooking.
NOTE
These cooking times are approximates only and
times can vary depending on ingredients, quantities
in recipes and whether the EasySear™ Pan and its
ingredients are hot from searing.
NOTE
High humidity, altitude, cold tap water, ingredients
and minor fluctuations may slightly affect
the cooking times in the Slow Cooker with
EasySear™ Pan.
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6 to 10 hours
3 to 4 hours
4 to 6 hours
SLOW COOKER
COOKING TIME
HIGH
AUTO
3 to 4 hrs
4 to 6 hrs
4 to 6 hrs
6 to 8 hrs
continued
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 flavour distribution.
The High setting in this Slow Cooker with EasySear™
Pan cooks considerably faster than the Auto or Low
settings and can be used if time is a constraint. Simply
place your favourite meal on High for 3 to 4 hours and
you will have a cooked meal in a fraction of the time.
AUTO SETTING
The Auto setting will begin cooking on High and then will
shift to Low after approximately 2 hours of cooking time
for added ease and simplicity.
ROASTING IN THE SLOW COOKER
Roasting meats in the Slow Cooker with EasySear™
Pan creates tender, flavoursome results. The long, slow,
covered cooking process breaks down and softens the
connective and muscle tissue within the meat, making
it easier to slice. Cheaper cuts of meat can be used to
provide perfect results cooked by this method.
Meat will not brown during the Slow Cooking process,
so for browner results sear in the EasySear™ Pan on
the stovetop first before placing back into the appliance
for cooking.
The addition of liquid is not required for roasting. Elevate
the meat to be cooked on the provided stainless steel
rack. This will assist in keeping the surface of the meat
dry and free from any fat released throughout the
cooking process.
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