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1. e To protect against fire electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord plugs or appliance in water or other liquid e Unplug from the socket when not in use before putting on or taking off attachments and before cleaning e Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug or after an appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way Contact Morphy Richards for advice on examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment e Do not switch on the cooker if the ceramic pot is empty e Never cook directly in the base unit Use the ceramic pot Location e Do not use outdoors e Ensure that this appliance is situated out of reach of children e Do not place directly under kitchen wall cupboards when in use as it produces large amounts of steam Avoid reaching over the slow cooker when in use digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 3 Mains lead e The mains lead should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the connections e Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter and keep it away from any hot surfaces including the slow cooker itself e Do not let the lead run across an open space e g between a low socket and table Children e Never allow a child to operate this appliance Teach children to be aware of dangers in the kitchen warn them of the dangers of reaching up to areas where they cannot see properly or should not2. The unit has finished cooking and is on keep warm The meal is ready h digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 6 Keep warm Suitable foods e At the end of the cooking time the unit will go onto the keep warm function e WARM will then be displayed on the digital display showing that the cooking process has stopped and the unit is on keep warm 8 Switch off and unplug the slow cooker after cooking and remove the crock pot using oven gloves Warning Be careful not to touch the base unit after cooking as it remains hot About slow cooking e Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare nutritious hot meal with minimum preparation and maximum free time away from the kitchen Morphy Richards has brought this style of cooking right up to date with this modern cooking system e Traditionally slow cooking has centred on soups and casseroles but with this oval ceramic cook pot you can also produce most modern family meals and dinner party dishes This pot is convenient as well as looking good enough to take straight to the table for serving Always place crock pot on a heat proof mat or surface e This method of cooking is ideal for preparing tougher cuts of meat giving them the long gentle simmering that ensures that they become tender and full of flavour IMPORTANT The slow cooker works by building up heat and maintaining an even temperature To get the best cooking results
3. 2 litres chicken stock 4 tsp worcestershire sauce pinch nutmeg 1 bayleaf 2 tsp basil salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped In a pan gently fry the bacon until the fat begins to run Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley and bring to the boil Simmer for 2 minutes Transfer to the crock pot Place the crock pot into the slow cooker base cover with the lid Cook for approx 4 8 hours If a smoother consistency is required liquidise the soup after cooling and then reheat the soup in a pan Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty french bread Vegetable Soup 60g butter 2 2kg mixed vegetables e g potatoes onion carrot parsnips celery leek tomato 60g flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp mixed herbs Peel wash and cube or slice the vegetables Melt butter in a pan and gently fry the vegetables for 2 3 minutes Add the hot stock Stir well and bring to the boil Season to taste and add mixed herbs Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place pot in the slow cooker base Cover with lid and cook for approx 6 8 hours Cool and liquidise the soup and then reheat in a pan on the hob Thicken it with flour h Poultry Chicken Paprika 8 chicken portions 60g butter 60g seasoned flour 4 large onions chopped 6 carrots peeled and sliced 2 green pepper de seeded and chopped 3 tsp paprika 3 tsp tomato puree 1 litre chicken stock S
4. Keep Warm Unit is plugged in and the default cooking time is showing cook A D j S amp S Keep Warm Unit is cooking and there is 2 hours and 30 minutes left to When plugged in the red LED will glow and the unit will display 06 00 as the default cooking time If the recipe calls for 6 hours cooking time simply press O I and cooking will begin The green LED will glow to show that cooking has begun During the cooking process the display will count down minute by minute to the keep warm time when your meal is ready to eat WARM will then be displayed to indicate that the cooking process has stopped and the unit is on keep warm Please follow the timings in the recipes provided for recommended cooking durations Adjusting the cooking time e lf the recipe calls for an alternative cooking time follow this procedure to adjust the cooking time Please note Cooking time can be adjusted to between 4 and 12 hours Press the SET button numbers will flash Press to increase the cooking time in hours or to decrease cooking time until the desired cooking time is shown Press the SET button again to adjust the cooking time by minutes in the same way as above time advances in 10 minute increments Press the SET button again numbers stop flashing and press O I when you are ready for cooking to begin The LED will glow green to indicate that cooking has begun oe Keep Warm
5. be reaching Other safety considerations e Do not use attachments or tools not recommended by Morphy Richards as this may cause fire electric shock or injury e Extreme caution must be used when moving the cooker when containing hot food water or other hot liquids e To open lift the lid off towards yourself but tilted away from you e Do not use any slow cooker parts in a microwave or on any cooking heated surfaces e Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven e Do not use the appliance for other than intended use e Never leave the appliance connected to the socket outlet when not in use e Do not switch on the appliance when it is upside down or laid on its side e The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile Handle them with care e Allow the lid and the crock pot to cool before immersing in water e Do not use crock pot or glass lid if cracked or chipped h Electrical requirements Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A C Alternating Current If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance the plug should be removed and the appropriate one fitted WARNING The plug removed from the mains lead if severed must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged into a live socket outlet Shoul
6. slow crock pot Place the crock pot into the slow cooker base Place the lid on to the slow cooker Cook for approx 5 7 hours Take the beef out of the slow cooker with a slotted spoon and allow to cool for 10 minutes The cooking liquid can be used as a base to make gravy Cut the beef into slices and spoon a little of the cooking liquid over Serve with vegetables and garnish with fresh parsley IMPORTANT When buying a joint of meat make sure that it will fit into the crock pot so that when it is covered with liquid it will still be 2 5cm below the rim of the pot The joint must not stick out above the rim and there should be enough room to cover the meat with water The shape of the meat is just as important as the weight digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 Steak and kidney ragout 1 5kg stewing steak 300g kidney 3 tbsp flour 4 large onions quartered 1 litre hot beef stock 400 ml red wine 5 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 225g button mushrooms Using a sharp knife to trim the beef and cut into 1 inch 2 5 cm cubes Cut the kidney into bite sized pieces Coat the beef with the flour Place into a pan with onions stock wine and tomato puree Bring to a simmer Add the worcestershire sauce and season Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place into the crock pot and place in the base unit Place the lid on the slow cooker Cook for approx 5 7 hours Add the button mushrooms one hour bef
7. within the maximum limit 1 5 kg Large sized slow cooker h Cooking guide e The recipes are based on MAXIMUM WORKING VOLUMES which are 6 5 Litres Working capacity 41 5 litres 8 pts This allows a 3cm space between the top of the cook pot and the food Recipes Minestrone Soup 55g butter 100g streaky bacon chopped 2 onions finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 4 ticks celery chopped 500g potatoes peeled and cubed 2large carrots peeled and diced 4 cabbage leaves shredded 4 large tomatoes skinned and roughly chopped 2 25 litres chicken stock 3 tbsp tomato puree 3 tsp worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground blackpepper 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped 150g pasta shells 3 tbsp parmesan cheese grated Melt the butter in a pan and fry bacon and vegetables until soft Make up stock and add stock bacon and vegetables to the crockpot Add remaining ingredients except the parsley pasta shells and parmesan cheese Place the crockpot in the base unit cover with the lid and cook for approx 4 6 hours 45 minutes before serving add the pasta shells and parsley Adjust the seasoning if neccessary and sprinkle with parmesan cheese Serve with crusty french bread digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 8 Lentil soup 200g smoked bacon chopped 2 large onions finely chopped 4 carrots finely diced 4 sticks of celery finely sliced 400g orange lentils 2x400g cans of chopped tomatoes
8. Add the onions carrots and leeks and gently saute until softened but not browned Stir in the flour and cook on a slow heat until the oil is absorbed Slowly add the stock and bring to the boil stirring continuously until thickened Stir in the chutney worcestershire sauce and seasoning Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place in the slow cooker base Cover with the lid and cook for approx 5 8 hours If the sausages contain a lot of fat any excess can be removed from the surface of the finished dish with kitchen paper Vegetarian curry 5 tbsp cooking oil 4 large onions chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 5 tsp curry powder 600g lentils 2 litres white stock 3 tsp lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 carrots diced 2 apples peeled cored and chopped 125g sultanas 14 digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 15 Heat the oil in a pan Saute the onion carrots and garlic lightly Add the curry powder Cook gently for 1 minute Stir in the stock lemon juice salt pepper and lentils Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 3 minutes Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place in the slow cooker base Stir in the apples and sultanas Place lid on the slow cooker Cook for approx 5 8 hours Ensure that the vegetables are immersed during cooking Desserts Rice Pudding butter pudding rice 150g sugar 1 1 2 litres milk Pinch of nutmeg 40g 150g Butter the inside of t
9. Your two year guarantee It is important to retain the retailers receipt as proof of purchase Staple your receipt to this back cover for future reference Please quote the following information if the product develops a fault These numbers can be found on the base of the product Model no Serial no All Morphy Richards products are individually tested before leaving the factory In the unlikely event of any appliance proving to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it should be returned to the place of purchase for it to be replaced If the fault develops after 28 days and within 24 months of original purchase you should contact the Helpline number quoting Model number and Serial number on the product or write to Morphy Richards at the address shown You will be asked to return the product in secure adequate packaging to the address below along with a copy of proof of purchase Subject to the exclusions set out below see Exclusions the faulty appliance will then be repaired or replaced and dispatched usually within 7 working days of receipt If for any reason this item is replaced during the 2 year guarantee period the guarantee on the new item will be calculated from original purchase date Therefore it is vital to retain your original till receipt or invoice to indicate the date of initial purchase Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvem
10. alt and freshly ground black pepper Clean wipe and dry chicken coat in seasoned flour Using a pan fry the chicken in the butter until brown all over Add onions and carrots and fry until soft Add pepper paprika tomato puree and the remaining flour stir well Gradually mix in chicken stock Bring to the boil and season Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place in the base unit Cover with the lid and cook for approx 4 7 hours Caribbean chicken 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large onions chopped 4 sticks celery chopped 3 carrots sliced 500g mushrooms sliced 2 red peppers de seeded and sliced 8 chicken joints skinned 400g can sliced peaches 400g can pineapple chunks 10 tbsp cornflour 3 tsp paprika 3 tsp soy sauce 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce 8 tbsp malt wine vinegar 1 litre boiling water Salt and freshly ground black pepper digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 9 Fry onions celery carrot mushrooms and pepper in a pan Add chicken joints and fry until brown all over Drain peaches and pineapple reserving juice and add them to the pan To make the sauce blend cornflour and paprika with soy sauce worcestershire sauce vinegar and reserved juice add seasoning boiling water and pour into pan Bring the sauce to the boil stirring continuously Transfer all ingredients to the slow crock pot and place pot into the base unit Cover with the lid and cook for approx 5 7 hours C
11. and Ireland only morphy richards The After Sales Division Morphy Richards Ltd Mexborough South Yorkshire England S64 8AJ Helpline office hours UK 0870 060 2612 Republic of Ireland 1800 409119 SC48730M UK Rev 1 07 03 h digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 2 2 Digital slow cooker g Sati CG Cli Please read and keep these instructions amp Ao m amp B i 0870 060 2612 0870 167 6643 i 1800 409119 getting the best from your new digital slow cooker e Safety first Do not immerse the electrical base in water or in any other liquid e Do not touch hot surfaces Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing lid or handling hot containers Use handles or knobs 2year C E www morphyrichards co uk h Important safety instructions The use of any electrical appliance requires the following of basic common sense safety rules Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions WARNING Danger to the person IMPORTANT Damage to the appliance In addition we offer the following essential safety advice Your safety e Never touch the outer enclosure of the slow cooker during its operation or before it cools Do not touch hot surfaces Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid or handling hot containers as hot steam will escape
12. d the fuse in the 13 amp plug require changing a 3 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted WARNING This appliance must be earthed Features Glass lid Ceramic crock pot Base Control panel Power indicator Q Power on off button Timer set button LCD display Increase cooking time button Decrease cooking time button Handles digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 5 Quick start Cooking capacity The 6 5 litre digital slow cooker has a maximum working capacity of 4 5 litres Before using the digital slow cooker for the first time 1 Remove all labels and tags from the product 2 Wash the crock pot and glass lid in hot soapy water with a sponge or a dish cloth rinse thoroughly and dry Warning Do not immerse the slow cooker base in water Please note During initial use you may notice a slight odour due to the burning off of manufacturing residues This is completely normal and will disappear after a few uses Instructions for use 1 Place the base on a dry level heat resistant surface away from the edge of the work surface Do not use on the floor 2 Place the ingredients into the ceramic crock pot and place the pot into the base Cover with the glass lid If you need to pre cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking this must be done in a pan Do not try to brown or pre cook food in a slow cooker 3 Plug the slow cooker into the mains socket oe
13. do not remove the lid during cooking since this will lose heat and therefore slow down the cooking time The glass lid allows you to monitor the cooking progress without interrupting the cooking time Each time you remove the lid allow 10 minutes extra cooking time Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed Make sure all frozen ingredients are well thawed out Cut root vegetables into small even pieces as they take longer to cook than meat They should be gently sauted 2 3 minutes before slow cooking Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking since the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking you may need to cut down on the amount of liquid used Liquid will not evaporate from the slow cooker to the same extent as with conventional cooking Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food Uncooked red beans must be soaked and boiled for at least 10 minutes to remove toxins before use in a slow cooker Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts hams or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature h digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 7 D
14. ent in product quality and design The Company therefore reserves the right to change the specification of its models at any time digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 1 To qualify for the 2 year guarantee the appliance must have been used according to the manufacturers instructions For example kettles should have been regularly descaled EXCLUSIONS Morphy Richards shall not be liable to replace or repair the goods under the terms of the guarantee where 1 The fault has been caused or is attributable to accidental use misuse negligent use or used contrary to the manufacturers recommendations or where the fault has been caused by power surges or damage caused in transit 2 The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the products 3 Repairs have been attempted by persons other than our service staff or authorised dealer 4 Where the appliance has been used for hire purposes or non domestic use 5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry out any type of servicing work under the guarantee 6 Plastic filters for all Morphy Richards kettles and coffee makers are not covered by the guarantee This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer e This guarantee is valid in the UK
15. er base Place lid on the pot and cook for approx 4 8 hours Just before serving swirl the cream or yoghurt into the goulash Oriental honeyed pork 1kg pork fillet 6 tbsp seasoned cornflour 6 tbsp corn oil 1 large onion chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 green peppers de seeded and chopped 2x 400g pineapple chunks reserve juice 8 mushrooms sliced 6 ripe tomatoes quartered Sauce 1 litre chicken stock 5 tbsp honey 3 tbsp soy sauce 5 tbsp cornflour Pineapple juice reserved from chunks Cut pork into cubes and toss in seasoned cornflour Heat oil in a pan and fry garlic and onion Add pork and lightly fry until lightly browned on all sides Lower the heat and add pepper pineapple mushrooms and tomatoes leave on gentle heat whilst preparing sauce To make the sauce mix together chicken stock honey and soy sauce Blend cornflour with pineapple juice and add to the mixture Add sauce to the pan and stir whilst bringing to the boil Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot place in the slow cooker base and cover with the lid Cook for approx 5 8 hours Serve with rice and fresh green vegetables h Pork and pineappple curry 2kg lean pork cubed 100g flour 2 tsp salt 3 tbsp oil 2 large onions chopped 3 tsp curry powder 2 tsp paprika 1 litre chicken stock 3 tbsp mango chutney 3 tsp worcester sauce 400g can pineapple cubes with juice 4 bay leaves Toss the pork in the flour and sal
16. he slow crock pot Add all the ingredients and stir Place crock pot on the slow cooker base and cover with the lid Cook for approx 3 4 hours Fruit compote 500g dried mixed fruit such as apples prunes pears apricots and peaches 60g sultanas 60g raisins 35g flaked almonds 5tbsp caster sugar 1 litre water 5 tbsp cointreau Place all the ingredients except the cointreau in the slow crock pot As the apple rings tend to float to the surface and discolour put them at the bottom Cook for approx 5 7 hours Transfer the fruit to a serving dish and allow to cool Cool the fruit first before putting into a cut glass dish Stir in the cointreau and serve chilled digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 16 Weight Volume conversion table Helpline g to oz If you have any difficulty with your 5 0 2 appliance do not hesitate to call us We re more likely to be able to help than the store 10 0 35 from where you bought it Please have the following information 100 3 5 ready to enable our staff to deal with your query quickly 500 17 6 e Name of the product e Model number and serial number as 1000 1Kg 35 shown on the underside of the appliance ml to floz i 0870 060 2612 50 1 7 0870 167 6643 190 ay p 1800 409119 200 7 500 17 1000 1L 34 Cleaning your slow cooker The crock pot may be washed in a dishwasher or washed by hand in hot soapy water Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners Wash the glass in hot soa
17. hicken in white wine sauce 8 chicken joints skinned 75g butter 2 large onions finely chopped 250g mushrooms sliced 3 tbsp cornflour 1 litre dry white wine 3 tsp mixed herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 egg yolks 9 tbsp double cream Place the chicken joints and butter in a pan and gently fry until all the juices are sealed in Add the onion and fry until softened but not browned Add the mushrooms and cook for a minute on low heat Blend the cornflour with a little of the wine Pour the remaining wine into the pot with the blended cornflour mixed herbs and seasoning Bring to the boil stirring continuously until thickened Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot place in the base of the slow cooker and place the lid on Cook for approx 5 8 hours Just before serving beat together the egg yolk and cream Beat in a few tablespoons of hot sauce mix well together Pour this mixture into the slow crock pot and stir until the sauce thickens Chicken and mushroom casserole 8 chicken quarters 75g butter 3 tbsp flour 2 large onions finely chopped 3 sticks celery thinly sliced 500g mushrooms thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 litre chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 7 tbsp cream optional Toss the chicken in the flour place in a pan and fry in the butter until golden brown on all sides Add the onion and celery and gently fry until softened but not browned Add the mushroo
18. m and garlic and stir in the stock Bring to the boil and season Transfer all the ingredients into the slow crock pot and place the pot in the base unit Place lid on the slow cooker Ensure that the chicken and vegetables are immersed Cook for Approx 5 7 hours Before serving stir in the cream Fricasse of Turkey 8 turkey portions 2 large onions finely chopped 75g butter 225g mushrooms sliced Bouquet garni Sliver of zest of lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 litre stock 5 tbsp cornflour 9 tbsp milk In a pan gently fry the onions in the butter until softened but not browned Cube the turkey meat and add to the pan Add the remaining ingredients except the milk and cornflour and bring to the boil digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 10 Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot Place the crock pot in the slow cooker base unit Place the lid over the slow cooker Cook for approx 4 6 hours Remove the bouquet garni and lemon half an hour before serving Pour the liquid into a pan Blend the cornflour with the milk and pour into the pan stir well and leave to thicken Meat New England beef 1 5kg piece of topside 1 bouquet garni 1 tsp thyme 11 tsp black peppercorns 8 shallots 400g carrots sliced 200g swede diced Put the beef into a pan and cover with cold water Add all the remaining ingredients cover and bring to a simmer Season well and transfer all the ingredients to the
19. mushrooms sliced 1 tsp mixed herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a pan gently brown the mince without adding any fat or oil When the fat has started to run from the meat add the onion celery and garlic Fry for a couple of minutes and then add the tomato puree Blend some of the tomato juice with flour to make a smooth pouring cream Add to the meat with remaining tomatoes and juice and bring to the boil stirring continuously until thickened Add the remaining ingredients and mix well Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place in the base of the slow cooker Place the lid on the slow cooker Cook for approx 3 8 hours Note A slight crust of brown meat may appear on the top It soon disappears if stirred into the sauce Pork goulash 3 tbsp oil 2 onions finely chopped 7 tbsp flour 2 tsp paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 5kg stewing pork cubed 2 red peppers de seeded and diced 1 tsp oregano 5 tbsp tomato puree 1 litre stock 2 small cartons of soured cream or yoghurt 12 digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 13 In a pan gently fry onion in the oil until soft Blend together the flour paprika salt and pepper Toss the pork in the seasoned flour and add to the pan fry until brown on all sides Add red pepper oregano puree and stock Bring to the boil stirring continuously until thickened Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place in the slow cook
20. ned flour Heat the oil in the pan and fry onions pepper carrot and celery until soft Add the meat and fry until browned Add the paprika tomato puree nutmeg mixed herbs and seasoning and cook for a further two minutes Add stock tomatoes red wine and worcestershire sauce Bring to a simmer Transfer all ingredients into the crock pot and place the pot into the slow cooker base Place the lid onto the slow cooker Cook for approx 5 7 hours Chilli con carne 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large onions chopped 4 cloves garlic crushed 1 green pepper de seeded and chopped 1kg minced beef 2x 400g can of tomatoes chopped 3 tsp chilli powder 3 tbsp flour 3 tsp brown sugar 7 tbsp tomato puree Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2x400g can red kidney beans drained Fry onions garlic and pepper in a pan until soft Add minced beef and fry until lightly browned Blend together chilli powder flour brown sugar and tomato puree Stir in tomatoes chilli paste and seasoning Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place pot into the slow cooker base Place lid on the slow cooker Cook for approx 3 7 hours One hour before serving add the kidney beans Serve with boiled rice or baked potatoes Bolognese sauce 1 kg minced beef 2 large onions finely chopped 4 sticks celery thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed 5 tbsp tomato puree 3 tbsp flour 2x400g can of tomatoes including juice 400ml beef stock 200g
21. o s and Don ts for crock pot e Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the crock pot may have minor surface blemishes the glass lid may rock slightly due to these imperfections Low heat cooking does not produce steam so there will be little heat loss Due to normal wear and tear through the products life the outer surface may start appearing crazed e Do not put the crock pot or glass lid in an oven freezer microwave or ona gas electrical hob e Do not pre heat before adding ingredients e Do not subject the crock pot to sudden changes in temperature Adding cold water to a very hot pot could cause it to crack e Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time You can leave water in the pot to soak There is an area on the base of the crock pot that has to remain unglazed for manufacturing purposes This unglazed area is porous therefore will soak up water this should be avoided e Do not switch the cooker on when the crock pot is empty or out of the base Tips for slow cooking e The slow cooker must be at least half full for best results e The lid is not a sealed fit Don t remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will escape Each time you remove the lid allow 10 minutes extra cooking time e If cooking soups leave 5cm space between the top of the cook pot and the food surface to allow simmering Many recipes require all day cooking if you do not have time to pre
22. om the chops and then place in a pan with the onions Brown chops on both sides Sprinkle over the mixed herbs Add parsnips carrots potatoes leeks and pour over the stock Bring to a simmer Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place into the slow cooker base Place the lid onto the crock pot Cook for approx 5 8 hours Lamb with lentils 800g carrots sliced 225g parsnips sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 bay leaves 250g orange lentils soaked for 1 hour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 400ml red wine 1 5 kg lamb leg fillet cubed 4 tbsp soy sauce 300g button mushrooms parsley sprigs to garnish Place the carrots parsnips garlic bay leaf and drained lentils in the slow crock pot and season with salt and pepper Pour in the wine after bringing to simmering point in a pan Brush the meat all over with the soy sauce and sprinkle with salt and pepper Place on top of the vegetables Place the crock pot into the slow cooker base and replace the lid Cook for approx 6 8 hours Add the mushrooms for the last 30 minutes Discard the bay leaf Garnish with parsley and serve with a crisp green salad p Sausage pot 3 tbsp oil 1 5kg sausage 2 large onions finely chopped 4 carrots thinly sliced 2 leeks sliced 5 tbsp flour 1 litre beef stock 5 tbsp chutney 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a pan quickly brown the sausages on all sides in the oil
23. ore serving This recipe can be used as a base for steak and kidney pie Beef Curry 5tbsp vegetable oil 2 large cooking apples peeled cored and sliced 4 large onions chopped 1 5kg stewing steak cubed 5 tsp curry powder 5 tbsp plain flour 1 litre beef stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 tbsp mango chutney 125g sultanas 400g tin tomatoes chopped 2tbsp lemon juice 10 3 58 p Page 11 Fry the apple and the onion in a pan until soft Coat the meat in seasoned flour add to the pan and fry until lightly browned Stir in the stock and bring back to a simmer Add remaining ingredients and bring back to a simmer Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place pot in the slow cooker base Place the lid onto the slow cooker Cook for approx 4 7 hours At the end of the cooking time it may be neccessary to thicken the sauce Paprika beef 1 5kg stewing steak 75g seasoned flour 4 large onions chopped 2 cloves of garlic crushed 75g cooking fat 1kg tomatoes 1 litre brown stock 3 tsp paprika 3 tbsp tomato puree 4 bay leaves 3 tsp mixed herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cut the meat into cubes and toss in seasoned flour In a pan fry onions and garlic until softened then add the meat and continue to fry until the meat is slightly browned Skin and chop tomatoes finely add to meat with the stock blended with the paprika tomato puree bay leaves and mixed herbs Season to
24. pare food that morning prepare it the night before and store the food in a covered container in the fridge Transfer the food to the crock pot and add boiling liquid gravy Most meat and vegetable recipes require 4 6 hours Do not use frozen meat or poultry unless it is thoroughly thawed out first Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking Pasta seafood milk and cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook water and fat content initial temperature of the food and the size of the food Pieces of food cut into small pieces will cook quicker a degree of trial and error will be required to fully optimize the potential of your slow cooker Vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat so try and arrange vegetables in the lower half of the pot All food should be covered with a liquid gravy or sauce In a separate pan or jug prepare your liquid gravy or sauce and completely cover the food in the crock pot Pre brown meat and onions in a pan to seal the juices This also reduces the fat content if separated before adding to the crock pot This is not necessary if the time is limited but improves the flavour When cooking joints of meat ham poultry etc the size and shape of the joint is important Try to keep the joint in the lower 2 3 of the pot and fully cover with water If necessary cut in two pieces Joint weight should be kept
25. py water using a sponge or dish cloth Rinse and dry thoroughly Warning Do not immerse the electrical base in water or any other liquid The base may be wiped clean as follows Unplug the base from the mains Wipe the base over gently with a dish cloth Ensure that the plug and electrical connections remain dry at all times 15
26. t Ina pan heat the oil and brown the meat Add the onions and fry until soft Stir in the curry powder and paprika Stir well and cook for a few minutes Add the remaining ingredients bring to a simmer and transfer to the crock pot Place crock pot into the base unit and cook for approx 4 7 hours Remove bay leaves before serving Boiled ham Gammon joint up to 1 5 Kg Put the gammon in a pan cover with cold water and bring to the boil drain and rinse Place in the crock pot and cover with boiling water Place the crock pot in the slow cooker base unit and cover with the lid Cook for approx 5 7 hours Drain and cool slightly before removing the skin Allow to cool Wrap tightly in kitchen foil Place in the refridgerator until well chilled Coat fat with toasted breadcrumbs before serving IMPORTANT When buying a joint of meat make sure that it will fit the size of the slow cooker crock pot It should fit into the crock pot so that when it is covered with liquid it will still be 2 5 cm below the rim of the pot The joint must not stick out above the rim and there should be enough room to cover the meat with water The shape of the meat is just as important as the weight digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 uss Page 14 Irish stew 8 lamb chops 4 onions sliced 3 tsp mixed herbs 2 large parsnips 1 kg carrots thickly sliced 1 5kg potatoes quartered 1 litre hot vegetable stock 3 leeks sliced Remove any excess fat fr
27. taste and bring to a simmer Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place pot in the base unit Cover with the lid Cook for approx 5 8 hours Before serving remove the bay leaves and thicken the sauce if neccessary Beef in red wine 3 tbsp oil 2 large onions chopped 1 5kg stewing steak cubed 16 black olives 2 cloves garlic crushed optional 10 tomatoes skinned deseeded and roughly chopped 800g mushrooms 1 litre dry red wine Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 bay leafs Freshly chopped parsley In a pan gently fry the onion in the oil until softened Add the beef and brown on all sides Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley and bring to a simmer Transfer all the ingredients into the crock pot and place the pot into the slow cooker base Place the lid into the slow cooker Cook for approx 4 8 hours Before serving remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with parsley Hungarian Goulash 1kg stewing steak cut into cubes 75g seasoned flour 5 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large onions finely chopped 1 green pepper deseeded and chopped 2 carrot peeled and chopped 2 sticks celery chopped 3 tsp paprika 5 tbsp tomato puree Pinch of grated nutmeg 5 tsp mixed herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 400 ml beef stock 400g can of tomatoes roughly chopped 400 ml red wine optional 5 tsp worcestershire sauce 11 digital slow cooker rev 1 20 8 03 e Page 12 Toss the meat in seaso
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