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unit, A pan that extendsmore than
an inchbeyondthe edge of the trim
ring traps heat.which causes
"crazing" (fine hairline cracks) cm
porcelain, and discoloration
rangingfrom blue to dark gray on
chrome trim rings.
cookware.Hat groundPyrocerarn"
saucepansor skilletscoated on the
bottomwith aluminumgenerally
cook evenly.Use glass saucepans
with heat-spreadingtrivets
availablefor that purpose.
1. Use medium-or heavy-weight
cookware. Aluminumcookware
conductsheat faster than other
metals. Cast iron and coated cast
iron cookwareis slowto absorb
heat, but generallycooks evenlyat
LOW or MEDIUM settings.Steel
2. To conservethe mostcooking
energy,pans shouldbe flat on the
pans may cook unevenlyii not
combinedwith other metals.
bott~rn,-have straightsidesand tight
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Directionsand Setting
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Cookware
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Cereal
Cornmeal, grits,
oatmeal
Cereals bubble and expandas
they cook; use largeenough
saucepanto preventboiiover.
Milk boils over rapidly.Watchas
boilingpoint approaches.
Covered
Saucepan
HI. In coveredpan bring
waterto boil beforeadding
cereal.
LOWor WM, then add cereal.
Finish timingaccording
to packagedirections.
MED, to cook 1or 2 minutes
tocompletelyblendingredients.
Uncovered
Saucepan
HI. Stir together wateror
milk, cocoa ingredients.
Bring iust to a boil.
cocoa
Percolate8 to 10minutesfor
8 cups, less for fewercups.
LOWto maintaingentle but
steadyperk.
Percolator
HI. At first perk, switch
heat to LOW.
Coffee
Eggs
Cooked in shell
Covered
Saucepan
HI. Cover eggswith cool
water.Cover pan, cook
until steaming.
MED HI. Melt butter, add
eggsand coverskillet.
LOW.Cook only 3 to 4
minutes for soft cooked;
15minutes for hard cooked.
Continue cookingat MED HI
until whites arejust set, about
3 to 5 more minutes.
LOW,then add e~s. When
bottoms of e~s havejust set,
carefully turn overto cook
other side.
[f you do not cover skillet, baste
eggs with fat to cook tops evenly.
Fried sunny-side-up
Covered
Skillet
Fried over easy
Uncovered
Skillet
HI. MeIt butter.
Removecookedeggs with slotted
spoon or pancaketurner.
LOW.Carefhllyadd eggs.
Cook uncoveredabout 5
minutes at MED HI.
MED. Add egg mixture.
Cook, stirring to desired
doneness.
Poached
Covered
Skillet
HI. In coveredpan bring
water to a boil.
Ews continue to set slightly after
cooking. For omelet do not stir
last few minutes. When set, fold
in half.
Fresh fruit: Use 1/4to 1/2cup
water per pound of fruit.
Dried fruit: Use water as package
directs. Time depends on whether
fruit has been presoaked. If not,
allow more cooking time.
Meat can be seasoned and floured
before it is browned, if desired.
Liquid variations for flavor couid
be wine, fruit or tomatojuice or
meat broth.
Timing: Steaks 1 to 2-inches: 1 to
2 hours. Beef Stew: 2 to 3 hours.
Pot Roast: 2 M to 4 hours.
Scmmblcd or omelets
Uncovered
Skillct
HI. Heat butter until light
golden in color.
LOW. Stir occasionallyand
check for sticking.
HI. In covered pan bring
fruit and water to boil.
C(wered
Saucepan
HI. Melt fht, then addmeat.
Swi[chto MED HI to
brownmeat. Add water or
other liquid.
LOW. Simmer until fork
tender.
MMS, Poultry
f3riliSCd:
PO( r oasts of
beef, lamb or
VCiIl;
pork Stctiksand
chops
Covered
SIiillet
MED HI or MED. Brown and
cook to desired doneness,
turning over as needed.
Pan frying is best for thin steaks
and chops. If rare is desired, pre-
heat skillet before adding meat.
HI. Preheat skillet, then
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lightly.
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