User manual CROCK POT 3045

[. . . ] 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 Crock-Pot® 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 liquid. CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit in water or other liquid. [. . . ] 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. SAUTEING VEGETABLES Generally not necessary!Stir in chopped or sliced vegetables with other ingredients. ONLY EXCEPTION: eggplant should be parboiled or sauteed, due to strong flavor. Since vegetables develop their full flavor potential with slow cooking, expect delicious results even when you reduce quantities. Because vegetables take longer to cook than meat, slice or chop them when possible. -E8- -E9- GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES (CONT. ) HERBS AND SPICES Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred, but their flavor power may increase -- use half the recommended amount. If you use ground herbs and spices, add during last hour of cooking. MILK Milk, cream and sour cream tend to break down during extended cooking. When possible add during last hour of cooking. Condensed soups may be substituted for milk, etc. , and can cook for extended times. SOUPS Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup ingredients to Crock-Pot® 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. Then during last hour of cooking, stir in milk or cream as called for. The oval Crock-Pot® slow cooker is perfect for so many of your favorite foods. Use the recipes in this book as a guide, then adapt your favorite recipes or select a variety of new cuts or dishes to try. FOR EXAMPLE · Larger roasts, chickens and hams are perfect. Select boneless roasts or hams ranging from 3 to 8 pounds. Whole chickens or hens, up to about 5 pounds fit perfectly. Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours (HIGH: 5 to 6 hours). [. . . ] Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours (HIGH: 3 to 4 hours). Top with cheese during last 30 minutes of cooking. NOTE: To prevent darkening, toss sliced, uncooked potatoes in a mixture of 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; drain and proceed with recipe. Combine all ingredients, except 1/2 cup cheese and green peppers. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (HIGH: 3 to 4 hours). [. . . ]