Crock-pot smart-pot programmable stoneware slow cooker, for use with 4, 4-1/2, 5, 5-1/2, 6, and 6-1/2 quart round and oval smart-pot slow cookers (11 pages)
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Stoneware Slow Cooker The Original and America’s #1 Brand of Slow Cookers Owner’s Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at www.crock-pot.com...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in water or other liquid.
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HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT ® SLOW COOKER 1. There are three temperature settings. LOW is recommended for slow ”all-day” cooking. 1 hour on HIGH equals about 2 to 2 ⁄ hours on LOW. SERVE is for keeping food warm only. DO NOT cook on SERVE setting. 2.
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foods. Do not preheat Crock-Pot ® slow cooker before using unless specified in the recipe. The stoneware should be at room temperature before adding hot foods. • To wash your stoneware right after cooking, use hot water. Do not pour in cold water if the stoneware is hot.
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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. Allow plenty of time, and remember, it is practically impossible to overcook. You will learn through experience whether to decrease or increase cooking times. “Must the Crock-Pot slow cooker be covered? Is it necessary to stir?”...
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EXCEPTION: milk, sour cream or cream should be added during last hour of cooking. TIME GUIDE IF RECIPE SAYS: COOK ON LOW: OR COOK ON HIGH: 15 to 30 minutes 4 to 6 hours ⁄ to 2 hours 35 to 45 minutes 6 to 10 hours 3 to 4 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours...
THE RECIPES POT ROAST OF BEEF 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 2 large carrots, thinly sliced ⁄ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 onion, sliced ⁄ cup water or beef broth 1 (2 to 3-lb.) boneless beef rump roast Put vegetables in bottom of stoneware.
Rub each side of spareribs with salt and pepper. Cut ribs into serving portions. Place ribs in broiler pan and broil 15 minutes or until browned. Drain. Put sliced onion in stoneware. Place rib sections on top on onions, pour barbeque sauce on top.
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CLASSIC MEAT LOAF 2 pounds ground chuck 1 egg ⁄ cup chopped green pepper 1 packet ( ⁄ -ounce) brown gravy mix ⁄ cup chopped onion 1 cup milk ⁄ teaspoon salt 4 to 6 small potatoes, cubed 1 cup cracker crumbs Mix all ingredients, except potatoes, in large bowl.
Place onions in stoneware. Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Place roast over onion. Combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic salt and cayenne; stir to mix well. Drizzle about one third vinegar mixture over roast; cover and refrigerate remaining vinegar mixture.
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SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP 1 package (6 ounces) frozen 1 cup boiling water Chinese pea pods, partially thawed ⁄ cup reserved pineapple juice 1 can (13 ounces) juice-pack pineapple 2 teaspoons soy sauce chunks or tidbits (drain and reserve juice) ⁄...
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COUNTRY SCALLOPED POTATOES AND HAM 8 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 package (1-oz.) country-style gravy mix 1 onion, chopped 1 can (10 ⁄ -oz.) cream of mushroom soup 1 pound, fully-cooked ham, 2 cups water cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Combine potatoes, onion and ham in a lightly greased stoneware.
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Place all ingredients, except butter, flour and salt in stoneware. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 12 hours (HIGH: 4 to 6 hours). One hour before serving, turn to HIGH. Make a paste of the melted butter and flour. Stir until smooth. Pour into stoneware. Stir until well blended.