Crock-Pot SC7500 - Manual (Page 5)

thinner soup is desired, add more liquid at serving time. If milk-based
recipes have no other liquid for initial cooking, add 1 or 2 cups water.
Then during last hour of cooking, stir in milk or cream as called for.
The VersaWare TM slow cooker is perfect for so many of your favorite
foods. Use the recipes in the "Art of Slow Cooking" Cookbook included
with this product, then adapt your favorite recipes or select a variety of
new cuts or dishes to try.
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GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES (CONT.)
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GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES (CONT.)
ingredients to the stoneware at one time and cook 8 to 12 hours
(add any liquid last).
• Vegetables do not overcook as they do when cooked in your oven or
boiled. Therefore, everything can go into the VersaWare TM slow
cooker at one time. EXCEPTION: Milk, sour cream or cream should
be added during last hour of cooking.
TIME GUIDE
Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8
hours on LOW.
PASTA AND RICE
If recipe calls for cooking noodles, macaroni, etc., cook on rangetop
before cooking in your slow cooker Heating Base Unit. Don’t overcook
— just until slightly tender. If cooked rice is called for, stir in with other
ingredients; add 1 ⁄
4
cup extra liquid per 1 ⁄
4
cup of raw rice. Use long grain
converted rice for best results in all-day cooking.
LIQUIDS
Use less in slow cooking — usually about half the recommended
amount. One cup of liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains
rice or pasta.
HERBS AND SPICES
Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred, but their flavor power may
increase — use half the recommended amount. If you use ground herbs
and spices, add during last hour of cooking.
MILK
Milk, cream and sour cream tend to break down during extended
cooking. When possible add during last hour of cooking. Condensed
soups may be substituted for milk, etc., and can cook for extended
times.
SOUPS
Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup
ingredients to VersaWare TM slow cooker; then add water only to cover. If
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