Place all ingredients in a crock pot or slow cooker and turn it
on.
After a time of wonderment, delicious smells will emanate and
it will be cooked . This should be at about 10 hours although
an hour or two more is less seems to be fine.
If you like you can stir in a bit of thickening: 1 tablespoon
corn flour mixed to a paste with ¼ cup cold water.
SLOW COOKED FRENCH COUNTRY CHICKEN
WITH APPLES & CIDER
Serves 6
All the alcohol is cooked off in this slow cooked method but
apple juice can be substituted for cider.
2 tablespoons oil
12 pieces chicken - legs, drumsticks, breasts
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
3 cups apple cider or clear apple juice
3 cups chicken stock - this can be made up from stock
powder
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
½ cup dried currants or sultanas
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme or mixed herbs
4 apples sliced into chunky wedges
Heat the oil in a large fry pan and brown the chicken pieces
all over. Drain on paper towels discarding any fat and place
in the slow cooker with tall the other ingredients. Cover and
cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or low for 6 - 7 hours. Serve with
boiled small potatoes or rice and a green vegetable or salad.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR SLOW COOKER
• Always disconnect your CASCADE slow cooker from the
mains supply before cleaning.
• Always allow your slow cooker to cool completely before
cleaning. WARNING never poor cold water into hot
ceramic bowl or hot water into a cold ceramic bowl as this
may cause ceramic bowl to crack. Always allow it to cool
completely.
• Never immerse your slow cooker in water or other liquids.
• Wipe the exterior of the slow cooker with a damp cloth.
Dry with a dry towel.
• Wash the ceramic bowl and glass lid in warm soapy water.
Dry with a dry towel.
• Store your slow cooker in its original box or in a dry
cupboard.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
1. Carefully read these instructions before using your
appliance.
2. CAUTION keep out of reach of children. This appliance
is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons. Young children must be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
3. VERY IMPORTANT do not immerse in water or other
liquids or use near washbasins or sinks. Ensure that
the appliance does not get wet (water splashes etc.)
and do not use it with wet hands.
4. Unplug from mains outlet when appliance is not in
use, before attaching or removing accessories, and
before cleaning.
5. An appliance dropped or damaged should not be used
until examined by a service engineer.
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