General Guidelines - Brabantia BBEK1081 Manuel D'utilisation

HINTS ON SLOW COOKING
1. Slow cooking is a gentle method of cooking which retains both the flavour and the
nutrients in food. Slow cooking allows one to select cheaper cuts of meat knowing
that when the cooking process is complete, the meat will be tender and succulent. In
addition more delicate foods such as fish, fruit and vegetables will not break up during
the cooking process.
2. Some food/ ingredients are not suited for extended cooking in the Slow Cooker. Pasta;
seafood; milk; cream or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated
milk or condensed soups are perfect for the Slow Cooker.
MANY FACTORS WILL INFLUENCE THE WAY THAT FOOD WILL
COOK IN A SLOW COOKER SUCH AS:
1. The water and fat content of the ingredients.
2. The temperature.
3. The size of the ingredients.
4. Ingredients cut into pieces will cook faster than whole roasts or poultry.
5. Most meat and vegetable combinations require at least 7 hours cooking on LOW.
6. The higher the fat content of the meat,the less liquid is needed.
7. When cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath, so that
the meat will not be immersed in fat. Some recipes call for browning of the meat prior to
slow cooking in order to remove excess fat or to brown the food.
8. Slow Cookers have very little evaporation. When making your favourite soup stew or
sauce, reduce the liquid or water called for in the original recipe. If the soup, stew or
sauce is too thick, liquids can be added later. When cooking a vegetable-type casserole,
add liquid to the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Always ensure that boiling liquid is used to add to the cooking bowl. Never add cold
water.
2. Always use either metric or imperial measurements. Do not use a mixture of
measurements.
3. Always wear oven gloves when handling the Slow Cooker when it is in use.
4. Dried beans e.g. dried red kidney beans must be soaked overnight. They should be boiled
for 10-15 minutes before placing them in the Slow Cooker.
5. Add tinned beans 30-45 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
6. Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking times (with the exception
of sago). Cook separately and then add during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.