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SOUPS
• Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup
ingredients to the slow cooker first; then add water only to cover. If
thinner soup is desired, add more hot liquid at serving time.
• If milk-based soup recipes have no other liquid for initial cooking, add
1 or 2 cups water. Since milk, cream or sour cream will break down if
heated above boiling point, carefully stir them in at end of cooking
cycle.
MEATS
• For meats, trim fats, wipe or rinse well, and pat dry with paper towels.
Browning meat in a separate skillet or broiler allows fat to be drained
off before slow cooking and also adds greater depth of flavor to dish.
• Larger roasts, chickens, and hams are the perfect size for your slow
cooker. Select boneless roasts or hams ranging from 2 to 4 pounds for
a 4-quart slow cooker, 2.5 to 5 pounds for a 5-quart slow cooker, and
3 to 6 pounds for a 6-quart slow cooker.
• Bone-in cuts like ribs, loin cuts, or turkey pieces fit easily and cook well
in your slow cooker. Cook turkey legs, thighs, and breasts, up to 4
pounds for 4-quart slow cookers, 5 pounds for 5-quart slow cookers,
and 6 pounds for 6-quart slow cookers.
• If you select a smaller roast, alter the amount of vegetables or potatoes
so that the stoneware is
• Always remember, the size of the meat and the recommended cook
time are just estimates. The exact weight of a roast that can be cooked
in the slow cooker will depend upon the specific cut, meat
configuration, and bone structure.
• Cut meat into smaller pieces when cooking with precooked beans, fruit,
or lighter vegetables such as mushrooms, diced onion, eggplant, or finely
minced vegetables. This will enable food to cook at the same rate.
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