Helpful Hints - Ambiano L-SC-270 Manual Del Usuario

Helpful hints

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The slow cooker must be at least half full for best result.
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If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch space between the top of the stoneware
crock and the food surface to allow simmering.
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Many recipes call for all day cooking. Ingredients can be prepared the night before
and stored in food containers in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning transfer
the ingredients to the stoneware crock, add warm liquid or gravy and set the slow
cooker for the desired temperature setting and time.
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Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on LOW or 4-6 hours on HIGH.
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Do not use frozen meat or poultry unless it is thoroughly thawed out first.
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This slow cooker is designed to cook recipes low and slow. It is recommended using
casserole, lasagna, dessert and other recipes that are meant to be slow cooked over a
longer period of time.
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Pieces of food cut into small pieces will cook quicker. A degree of 'trial and error' will
be required to fully optimize the potential of your slow cooker.
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All food should be cooked with a liquid, gravy or sauce. In a separate pan prepare
your liquid, gravy or sauce and add to the food in the stoneware crock.
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Pre-brown meat and onions in a pan to seal in the juices. This also reduces the fat
content if separated before adding to the stoneware crock. This is not necessary if the
time is limited, but it does improve the flavor.
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It is recommended that you do not store foods in the stoneware crock in the
refrigerator, however, if you do store food in the stoneware crock do not put the cold
stoneware crock into the slow cooker base for a minimum of 45 minutes to allow it to
warm up slightly. Make sure it is completely dry before placing it in the slow cooker
base.
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To avoid over or under cooking, always fill the stoneware crock ½ to ¾ full and
conform to recommended cooking times.
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Do not overfill the stoneware crock. To prevent spillover, do not fill higher than ¾ full.
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When cooking dishes like bread pudding, strata and pasta, push pieces of bread and
pasta into liquid mixture to moisten before cooking.
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Unless the recipe instructs to do so, do not lift the lid during cooking. Significant heat
can be lost and the cooking will be delayed.
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For a crisper or more browned top, turn off slow cooker when cooking is complete
and remove stoneware crock from the base. Transfer to a preheated oven (350 to
400°F) and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Allow casserole dishes to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, allowing the food
to set before cutting or scooping.
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Coat sides and bottom of stoneware crock with cooking spray or butter before
cooking to make clean up easier.
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Helpful hints