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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

“What if the food isn’t done after cooking the amount of

time recommended in the recipe?”

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

Smart-Pot

™

due to the 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.

“Must the Crock-Pot

slow cooker be covered? Is it necessary

to stir?”

Cook with the cover on. The Crock-Pot

slow cooker will not

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.

“How about thickening the juices or making gravy?”

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

⁄

2 cup flour or

cornstarch to

⁄2 cup water 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.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (CONT.)

“Can I cook a roast without adding water?”

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.

LOW-FAT RECIPES

• Health professionals recommend that you get no more than 30% of

your total DAILY calories from fat.

⁄2 AND 5 QUART MODELS

• All recipes in this book may be prepared as shown for the 4, 4

⁄2 and

5 quart models. 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 4

⁄2 and 5 quart Crock-Pot

slow cooker is

ideal for larger roasts (3 to 5 pounds), baking hens (3 to 4 pounds),

and picnic hams (up to 5 pounds). These weights depend on shape.

Extended cooking times may be necessary for these larger cuts.

⁄2 & 6 QUART MODELS

Important: When using 5

⁄2, 6, and 6

⁄2 quart models, all recipes may be

used but should be doubled according to the guidelines below:

• Liquids in soups, stews, sauces, or meat and vegetable combinations

should be increased by one-half and not doubled. For example: the

recipe in the book calls for 1 cup of liquid. Begin with 1

⁄2 cups when

doubling the recipe; add liquid only if necessary. NOTE: When

doubling casserole recipes which contain rice or pasta, it is necessary

to double the liquid along with other ingredients.

• Do not double strongly flavored food such onions or herbs and

seasonings such as garlic, pepper or chili powder. Begin by increasing

by one-half. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary, just before

serving.

IMPORTANT TIPS

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