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Liquids
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It is not necessary to use more than
since juices in meats and vegetables are retained more in slow cooking
than in conventional cooking. When converting conventional cooking
recipes to slow cooking recipes, use about half of the recommended
amount of liquids, except in recipes that contain uncooked rice or pasta
(see previous page).
Milk
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Milk, cream, and sour cream break down during extended cooking. When
possible, add during last fifteen minutes to half hour of cooking, until just
heated through.
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Condensed soups may be substituted for milk and can cook for extended
times.
Soups
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Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup
ingredients to the slow cooker first; then add water only to cover. If thinner
soup is desired, add more liquid at serving time.
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If milk-based soup recipes have no other liquid for initial cooking, add 1 or
2 cups water. Since milk, cream or sour cream will break down if heated
above boiling point, carefully stir them in at end of cooking cycle.
Meats
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For meats, trim fats, wipe or rinse well, and pat dry with paper towels.
Browning meat in a separate skillet or broiler allows fat to be drained off
before slow cooking and also adds greater depth of flavor to dish.
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Larger roasts, chickens, and hams are the perfect size for your slow cooker.
Select boneless roasts or hams ranging from 2 to 4 pounds for a 4-quart
slow cooker, 2.5 to 5 pounds for a 5-quart slow cooker, and 3 to 6 pounds for
a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Bone-in cuts like ribs, loin cuts, or turkey pieces fit easily and cook well in
your slow cooker. Cook turkey legs, thighs, and breasts, up to 4 pounds for
4-quart slow cookers, 5 pounds for 5-quart slow cookers, and 6 pounds for
6-quart slow cookers.
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If you select a smaller roast, alter the amount of vegetables or potatoes so
that the stoneware is
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to 1 cup liquid in most instances
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