Sunbeam VersaCook MU2000 X5 Instruction/Recipe Booklet page 22

Hints and Tips - continued
Roasts
• With your VersaCook, you can roast a
whole chicken as well as whole pieces of
meat. Try lamb, beef, veal and pork by
simply using the Slow Cook function.
• Roasts can be cooked without the addition
of liquid. However they will release juices
while cooking. These juices are perfect for
making sauces and gravies.
• To make a sauce or gravy with the roast
juices, remove the meat and cover with
foil to keep warm. Set the Brown function
to 210°C and stir through some cornflour
mixed with a little water. Allow to simmer,
stirring until thickened. You can also add
some stock or wine to stretch the gravy a
little further and add great flavour.
• Do not use oven bags in the VersaCook.
• Roasting in the slow cooker will not brown
your meat or chicken, as roasting in an
oven does. If you want your roast to be
golden, we recommend using the Brown
function to sear the meat first.
• Leftover roast makes great sandwiches
the next day. Try the caramelised onion or
tomato chutney recipe and make burgers
with the leftovers!
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Roasting Meat (such as beef, lamb and veal)
To get the best roasting results, we
recommend sealing your meat first. Trim
away any excess fat. Rub the meat with a
little oil and season with salt and pepper
(or any other flavourings or spices you wish
to use). Set the Brown function to 210°C,
and when pre-heated, cook meat for a few
minutes on each side. Set the slow cooker
function to LOW or HIGH and cook for the
appropriate time.
Approximate cooking times for well done:
LOW 2 hours per 500g
HIGH 1 hour per 500g
Note: Unlike roasting in your oven, meat
cooked to well done in the slow cooker will
still be very tender.
Roasting Chicken
Wash the chicken in cold running water and
pat dry with absorbent paper towel. Rub
with a little olive oil and season all over with
salt and pepper (or any other spices you
wish). Set the brown function to 210°C and
when pre-heated, cook the chicken for a few
minutes on each side until golden. Set the
slow cooker function to LOW or HIGH and
cook for the appropriate time.
Approximate cooking times for well done:
LOW 2 hours per 500g
HIGH 1 hour per 500g
Note: Ensure chicken is cooked all the way
through by inserting a skewer or knife into
the meatiest part of the chicken. The juices
will be clear when the chicken is cooked
through. If the juices are pink, a little more
cooking is required.