Tower Hobbies T16019, Safety And Instruction Manual

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This is the same for canned vegetables. When using canned vegetables be sure 

to wash them before adding them to your slow cooker, to remove any excess 

salt and preservatives. Always ensure you drain canned vegetables before use, 

so you do not add extra liquid to your dish. 

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Onions are a very popular ingredient in slow cooker recipes. Slow cooking does 

decrease the flavour of onions though, so make sure you add a little extra than 

you usually would, to retain that flavour – especially if you are cooking for more 

than four hours. 

Meat

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Trim all excess fat and sinew from meat before slow cooking, as the slow 

cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.

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Browning your meat before adding it to your slow cooker helps add real flavour 

to the finished dish. Note: Browning mince meats, such as minced beef and 

mince turkey, before placing in the appliance removes excess fat and reduces 

the risk of food-borne illnesses. 

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Meats can be browned and/or cut up the night before slow cooking. Cover and 

refrigerate in a separate container. Do not place in cooking pot until ready to 

cook.

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Poultry, such as chicken and Cornish hens, should not be cooked in the slow 

cooker because safe cooking temperatures near the bone CANNOT be reached 

quickly enough. 

ALWAYS ENSURE THAT ALL MEAT PRODUCTS ARE COOKED 

TO APPROPRIATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

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Always insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams or other meats to 

ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature. 

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If you want a thicker sauce for your end result, try dredging the meat in flour 

before browning.

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You can use whatever meat you choose in your slow cooker, but slow cooking 

is a perfect way to use cheaper cuts of meat. 

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Don’t use frozen meat unless it has been thoroughly thawed out beforehand.