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TIPS & HINTS
• Before food is added, the porcelain pot may be lightly coated with cooking spray to prevent
cooked foods from sticking.
• Root vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes, take longer to cook. Either cut into smaller
pieces or place them on the bottom of the slow cooker. Baby carrots, for example, may take
longer than other vegetables.
• Ground meats and uncooked sausages should always be browned and drained before
adding them to the slow cooker. Smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, does not need to be
browned (though it may add flavor and visual appeal). If browning the night before, make
certain the meat is cooked completely thoroughly, and properly refrigerated. Combine with
other ingredients just before slow cooking.
• Browning meats (roasts, chops, cubes for stews) and poultry adds flavor and color to the
finished dishes. It also helps cook out some of the fat.
• In general, cooking for 1 hour on high is the equivalent of cooking for 2 hours on low.
• If you are not ready to serve food immediately after the cooking time is up, the slow cooker
will automatically switch to warm to hold foods until ready to serve.
• Tender vegetables, or those that you wish to be crisp-tender, should be added during the last
30 minutes of cooking time to prevent overcooking.
• Each time you remove the lid you will lose heat and will need to add 30 minutes to your
cooking time. If you do need to stir (or peek), lift the lid just slightly so that you can introduce
a spoon or spatula.
• If using frozen foods, thaw them completely before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Dried beans should be soaked overnight, then rinsed, drained and rinsed again before
cooking. Do not add salt or anything acidic to beans when cooking, as this prevents them from
softening completely. Dried beans can be cooked ahead, drained and frozen.
Thaw them before adding them to your favorite recipes.
• If you suspect that the power has gone out during the day, the food may be unsafe to eat. If you are
unaware of how long the power was out, we recommend you discard the food inside the unit.
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