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General cooking advice
All ingredients must be fully thawed before cooking.
Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and turnips require longer
cooking than many types of meat and should be cut into the
smallest sizes practical. Place in the bottom or the sides of the
bowl and cover with liquid.
Dried pulses need to be soaked overnight before adding to the
slow cooker and in some instances (e.g. red kidney beans)
require boiling for a minimum of ten minutes to ensure that they
are safe to eat. Follow ‘on pack’ guidance when using dried
pulses.
Trim excess fat from meat, as the cooking method does not
allow the fat to drain away.
Avoid lifting the glass lid during the cooking process as this
breaks the seal formed around the lid and adds time to the
cooking process.
If adding fresh milk or yoghurt, this should be done in the final
two hours of cooking. Evaporated milk may be added at the
start of cooking.
When adding liquid or stock to the slow cooker use hot liquid to
reduce the cooking time.
Part cooking or sautéing vegetables and browning meats before
they are added to the slow cooker can reduce cooking times.
Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking
periods. Cook them separately and then add to the slow cooker
during the final 30 minutes.
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