Questions And Answers; Important Tips; Low-Fat Recipes - Rival Smart-Pot Crock-Pot 4865 Owner's Manual

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q
"What if the food isn't done after cooking the amount of time
recommended in the recipe?"
A
This is due to voltage variations which are commonplace everywhere;
altitude; or even extreme humidity. The slight fluctuations in power do
not have a noticeable effect on most appliances; however, it can
slightly alter the cooking times in the Recipe Smart-Pot
extended cooking times. If this happens, simply reset the cooking time
to the 4 hour setting and allow to continue cooking for an additional 1
to 2 hours or until doneness is achieved.
Q
"Must the Recipe Smart-Pot
A
Cook with the cover on. The Recipe Smart-Pot
recover heat losses quickly when cooking on LOW setting. Significant
amounts of heat escape whenever the lid is removed; therefore the
cooking time must be extended. Avoid frequent removal of the cover
for checking cooking progress or stirring. Never remove cover during
the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes. It is not necessary to stir
while cooking on LOW heat. While using HIGH heat for short periods,
occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors.
Q
"How about thickening the juices or making gravy?"
A
Add some quick-cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a
thick gravy. Add the tapioca at the beginning and it will thicken as it
cooks! Or you may remove the solid foods, leaving the juices. Prepare a
smooth paste of approximately
or 4 tablespoons melted butter. Pour mixture into liquid in stoneware and
stir well. Press "Cook Time" button to switch to HIGH and when it comes
to a boil (about 15 minutes), it's ready.
Q
"Can I cook a roast without adding water?"
A
Yes – if cooked on LOW setting. We recommend a small amount
because the gravies are especially tasty. The more fat or "marbling" the
meat has, the less liquid you need. The liquid is needed to properly
soften and cook vegetables.
due to the
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1 ⁄ cup flour or cornstarch to 1 ⁄ cup water
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IMPORTANT TIPS

LOW-FAT RECIPES

• Health professionals recommend that you get no more than 30% of your
total DAILY calories from fat.
• All recipes in this unit may be prepared as shown for this 5
If desired, recipes may be increased by one-half. When a recipe may be
doubled, it will be indicated by a footnote. If a recipe is increased, cooking
time may need to be extended.
• The size and shape of the 5 ⁄ quart Recipe Smart-Pot
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roasts, baking hens, and picnic hams. These weights depend on shape.
Extended cooking times may be necessary for these larger cuts.
⁄ quart model.
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™ is ideal for larger
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