Russell Hobbs RHSS67 Instructions And Warranty page 11

Spicing your Cooking
Meats will pick up flavours from the vegetables they are cooked with. This might give you more flavour
than you are used to. You can reduce quantities of vegetables, such as onions and carrots, if desired,
to suit your personal taste. The same applies to fresh spices; a little goes a long way in the slow
cooker. Meats, especially cubed for a stew, if not browned first, should be cleaned and carefully wiped
to remove particles normally disposed of during browning to ensure the best flavour, before cooking.
Cooking Times
Altitude, high humidity and slight fluctuations in power can slightly alter cooking times in a Slow Cooker.
Allow plenty of time – it is almost impossible to overcook. It is seldom necessary to stir while cooking
on Low setting. When cooking on High setting, occasional stirring may be necessary and will improve
the distribution of flavours throughout the food.
Additional liquid may also be required, as food will boil in setting High. Make sure the Slow Cooker has
not been pre-heated. Most recipes including the recipes in this instruction manual require cooking
times of 8 to 10 hours. From experience, you will learn whether to use the shorter or longer times given
in the recipes. If foods are cooked more than you desire, or end up with too much liquid, it is probably
due to not trimming excess fat from meats or adding too much liquid as the liquid content of meats and
vegetables will vary. Any excess liquid can be reduced by removing the cover and switching the Slow
Cooker to High for approximately 45 minutes.
Hints for Using Standard Recipes in your Slow Cooker
Using the following hints, you can prepare and cook your favourite recipes in the Slow Cooker:-
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If using fresh milk or yoghurt only add to the Slow Cooker during the last 2 hours of cooking.
Evaporated milk may be added at the start of cooking.
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Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods.
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Wine can add flavour and tenderness to meat. Substitute part wine for water for richer flavour.
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Whole leaf herbs are best for prolonged cooking in your Slow Cooker, but decrease the quantity
in the standard recipe by a quarter.
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Very little moisture boils away in the Slow Cooker, so in most cases the liquid quantity in the
standard recipes can be halved. If you find you have too much liquid, remove the cover and
switch the Slow cooker to setting 2 (High) for 30-45 minutes to reduce.
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