Kambrook PROFILE KSC450, Instruction Booklet

10

A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking

In years gone by, food cooked in 

large pots and allowed to simmer for 

hours was full of flavour, moist and 

tender. The slow cooker is designed 

to produce these same results, whilst 

leaving you the time to do other 

things, making it perfect for today’s 

busy lifestyles.
Here is a guide to help simplify the 

process of slow cooking, allowing you 

to obtain maximum satisfaction from 

your slow cooker:

Timing

Always allow sufficient time for the 

food to cook. It is almost impossible 

to over-cook in the slow cooker 

particularly when using the Low 

Setting.
Most of the recipes contained within 

this book can be cooked on the High 

or Low settings, however the cooking 

times will vary accordingly. Each 

recipe will give specific instructions 

indicating the appropriate settings 

and suggested cooking times.

Adapting Cooking Time

Your favourite traditional recipes 

can be adapted easily by halving 

the amount of liquid and increasing 

the cooking time considerably. The 

following is a guide to adjusting your 

favourite recipes:

NOTE:

 High humidity, altitude, 

cold tap water, ingredients and 

minor fluctuations may slightly 

affect the cooking times in the 

slow cooker.

NOTE:

 These times are 

approximate. Times can vary 

depending on ingredients and 

quantities in recipes.

Adapting Liquid Amounts

When food is cooking in your slow 

cooker, most moisture is retained. To 

allow for this when using traditional 

recipes it is advisable to halve the 

liquid content.
However, after cooking, if the liquid 

quantity is excessive, remove the lid 

and operate the slow cooker on the 

High Setting for 30–45 minutes or until 

the liquid reduces by the desired 

amount. Alternatively, the liquid can 

be thickened by adding a mixture of 

cornflour and water.

Stirring the Food

Little or no stirring is required when 

using the Low Setting. However, stirring 

the food when using the High setting 

ensures more even flavour distribution.

Traditional Recipe Time

Kambrook Profile Slow 

Cooker Recipe Time

15–30 minutes

4–6 hours on Low Setting

60 minutes

6–8 hours on Low Setting

1–3 hours

8–12 hours on Low Setting