How To Use Lid Latch; Tips For Slow Cooking - Weston Realtree Edge 03-2100-RE Manual

HOW TO USE LID LATCH™ STRAP
The Lid Latch™ helps secure lid while
moving, transporting, or storing slow cooker.
1. Place latch into groove under one handle.
Stretch to other side and secure in groove
under other handle. (FIGURE A)
2. Once attached, latch can also be crossed
over knob to further secure lid. (FIGURE B)

TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING

• The crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only half-filled, check for
doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing the lid and doing so will
result in major heat loss, extending cooking time.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch (5 cm) space between the top of the
crock and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer.
• Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule doesn't allow time
to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place all ingredients in crock, cover with
lid and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place crock in slow cooker.
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry
before slow cooking.
• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a slow cooker. Pasta, seafood,
milk, cream, or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated
milk or condensed soups are perfect for slow cooking.
• The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If cooking meat with
a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath so meat will not sit on (and
cook in) fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your favorite soup, stew,
or sauce, reduce liquid called for in original recipe. If too thick, liquid can be added
later.
• If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid in the recipe to
prevent scorching on the sides of crock.
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
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