Bellini BTSSC70 - Searing and Browning Before Slow Cooking; Using The Temperature Control Settings

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Preparing Vegetables
Vegetables should be cut into even-sized pieces
to ensure even cooking. Frozen vegetables must
be thawed before adding to other foods cooking in
the Slow Cooker with
Searing
Pan.
Preparing Dried Beans and Pulses
If time permits, overnight soaking of dried beans
and pulses is preferable. After soaking, drain and
place in the Slow Cooker and cover with sufficient
water to reach double their volume. Cook beans
on the High setting for 2 to 4 hours or until tender.
Pre-soaked beans and pulses will cook a little
faster.
Searing and Browning Before Slow Cooking
Searing and browning in the
Searing
Pan on the
stovetop may take a little extra time and whilst not
strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the
end result.
The
Searing
Pan keeps the heat stable and
uniform allowing the meat to brown and form an
even crust. Plus searing and browning seals in
the moisture, intensifies the flavour and provides
more tender results.
Once searing and browning is complete, return
the
Searing
Pan to the stainless steel Slow
Cooker housing with all the tasty caramelized
ingredients inside.
Using The Temperature Control Settings
This Slow Cooker has three settings: Low, High
and Auto. Dishes can be prepared well in advance
of mealtime and cooking time regulated so that
food is ready to serve at a convenient
time.
It is almost impossible to overcook in the Slow
Cooker with
Searing
Pan particularly when using
the Low setting. A general rule of thumb for most
slow cooked meat and vegetable recipes is:
Setting Cooking Time
LOW
6 to 10 hours
HIGH
3 to 4 hours
AUTO
4 to 6 hours
Your favourite traditional recipes can also be
easily adapted to this Slow Cooker. Simply halve
the amount of liquid and increase the cooking
time. The following is a guide to adjusting your
favourite recipes:
Traditional
Cooking
Time
Slow Cooker Cooking Time
LOW
HIGH
AUTO
35 to 60
minutes
6 to 10 hrs
3 to 4 hrs
4 to 6 hrs
1 to 3
hours
8 to 10 hrs
4 to 6 hrs
6 to 8 hrs
NOTE: These times are approximate.
Times can vary depending on ingredients
and quantities in recipes.
NOTE: High humidity, altitude, cold tap
water, ingredients and minor fluctuations
may slightly affect the cooking times in
the Slow Cooker with Searing
Pan.
Low Setting
The Low setting gently simmers food for an
extended period of time without overcooking or
burning. No stirring is required when using this
setting.
High Setting
The High setting is used when cooking dried
beans or pulses and will cook food in half the time
required for the Low setting. Some foods may
boil when cooked on the High setting, so it may
be necessary to add extra liquid. This will depend
on the recipe and the amount of time in which
it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and
casseroles will improve flavour distribution.
The High setting in this Slow Cooker with
Searing
Pan cooks considerably faster than the Auto
or Low settings and can be used if time is a
constraint. Simply place your favourite meal on
High for 3 to 4 hours and you will have a slow
cooked meal in a fraction of the time.
Auto Setting
The Auto setting will begin cooking on High and
then will shift to Low after approximately 2 hours
of cooking time for added ease and simplicity.