Crock-pot smart-pot programmable stoneware slow cooker, for use with 4, 4-1/2, 5, 5-1/2, 6, and 6-1/2 quart round and oval smart-pot slow cookers (11 pages)
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3140, 3145, 3164, 3351, 3355, 3656, 3670, 3950 Slow Cooker The Original and America’s #1 Brand of Slow Cookers Owner’s Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to Rival (see warranty) for examination, repair or adjustment.
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3. Always cook with the lid on, for the recommended time. 4. Follow recommended cooking times. 5. Do not use the slow cooker stoneware for storage of foods. 6. Do not reheat foods in your Crock-Pot 7. Do not set heated unit filled with food on a finished wood table.
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• Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or bottom of the stoneware. Meats generally cook faster than most vegetables in a slow cooker. • Use whole leaf herbs and spices for best and truest flavor for all-day cooking. If ground herbs and spices are used, they should be stirred in during the last hour.
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The more fat or “marbling” the meat has, the less liquid you need. The liquid is needed to properly soften and cook vegetables. 4-5 QUART MODELS (3140, 3145, 3164, 3351, 3950, 3355) • All recipes in this book may be prepared as shown for the 4 and 5 quart models. If desired, recipes may be increased by one-half for 5-quart models.
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Our aim is to save preparation time with fewer steps and dishes…and to keep cooking simple. In most cases, all ingredients can go into your slow cooker slow cooker in the beginning and can cook all day. Many preparatory steps are unnecessary when using the Crock-Pot •...
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Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup ingredients to slow cooker; then add water only to cover. If thinner soup is desired, add more liquid at serving time. If milk-based recipes have no other liquid for initial cooking, add 1 or 2 cups water.
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POT ROAST OF BEEF 1 (3 to 4-lb.) boneless beef roast ⁄ cup water or beef broth 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 2 large carrots, thinly sliced Put vegetables in bottom of stoneware. Salt and pepper meat, then place in pot on top of vegetables.
STEAK SOUP 1-lb. coarsely ground chuck, browned and drained 3 cups water 1 medium onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, sliced Salt to taste, optional Place all ingredients, except butter, flour and salt in stoneware. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 12 hours (HIGH: 4 to 6 hours).
ITALIAN PORK CHOPS 4 to 6 (1-inch thick) lean pork chops 1 tablespoon cooking oil ⁄ -lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cans (8-oz.) tomato sauce ⁄ cup dry sherry Trim excess fat from pork chops. In medium skillet, heat oil and brown chops on both sides.
1 tablespoon sugar Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until brown. Drain and put in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients, except cornstarch and water; stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours.
Completely soften beans as directed on page 4. Drain; put in stoneware and add ham. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add to slow cooker; mix well. Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours (HIGH: 4 to 6 hours).
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MOCK LASAGNA 1 package (10-oz.) broad lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces 1-lb. ground beef ⁄ -lb. Italian sausage 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 12-oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded Cook noodles according to package directions until tender; drain. Brown ground beef and sausage;...
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In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Put in slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except cornstarch and water. Pour over chicken.
JAMBALAYA 12-oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 ⁄ -oz.) whole tomatoes ⁄ cup tomato paste 1 can beef broth Cut chicken in to 1-inch pieces.
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2 quarts cider 1 teaspoon whole allspice Put all ingredients in slow cooker. If desired, tie whole spices in cheesecloth or put in a tea strainer. (If spices are added loose, strain before serving.) Cover and cook on LOW 2 to 8 hours. Serve from stoneware using a ladle.
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Create delicious meals and dishes that are healthy and low in fat. All 45 recipes in The Easy Low Fat Cuisine Cookbook have 15 grams of fat or less per serving. Or to charge by phone call RIVAL CUSTOMER SERVICE, 1-800-557-4825. Be sure to have the following information ready: Name...
(with proof-of-purchase). 2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase Rival will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain warranty service contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT between 8:00 a.m.
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the switch has broken and there is no way to turn anything because it is broken against the **** so there is nothing extending to turn.