User manual CROCK POT 5070

[. . . ] Oval Slow Cooker The Original and America's #1 Brand of Slow Cookers Owner's Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at www. crock-pot. com IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. 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. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. [. . . ] 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 IF RECIPE SAYS: 15 to 30 minutes 35 to 45 minutes 50 minutes to 3 hours COOK ON LOW: 4 to 6 hours 6 to 10 hours 8 to 18 hours -5- OR COOK ON HIGH: 11/2 to 2 hours 3 to 4 hours 4 to 6 hours Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours on LOW. PASTA AND RICE If recipe calls for cooking noodles, macaroni, etc. , cook on rangetop before adding to slow cooker. Don't overcook -- just until slightly tender. If cooked rice is called for, stir in with other ingredients; add 1/4 cup extra liquid per 1/4 cup of raw rice. Use long grain converted rice for best results in all-day cooking. 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. 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. [. . . ] Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large onion, diced 2 Red peppers, diced 2 Green bell peppers, diced 2 cups Celery, chopped 2 Carrots, peeled and chopped 4 tsp Dried oregano 4 tsp Dried thyme 1/4 tsp Ground red pepper 2 cups Uncooked long-grain white rice Combine broth and tomatoes in slow cooker. In small skillet, add oil, cornstarch and sausage. Cook over high heat without stirring 3 to 4 minutes or until flour begins to brown. Carefully whisk flour mixture into slow cooker. [. . . ]