GUIDE TO ADAPTING RECIPES (CONT.)
TIME GUIDE
Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8
hours on LOW.
PASTA AND RICE
If recipe calls for cooking noodles, macaroni, etc., cook on rangetop
before adding to
slow cooker. Don’t overcook — just until slightly tender. If cooked rice is
called for, stir in with other ingredients; add
1
⁄
4
cup extra liquid per
1
⁄
4
cup
of raw rice. Use long grain converted rice for best results in all-day
cooking.
LIQUIDS
Use less in slow cooking — usually about half the recommended amount.
One cup of liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains rice or pasta.
SAUTEING VEGETABLES
Generally not necessary! Stir in chopped or sliced vegetables with other
ingredients. ONLY EXCEPTION: eggplant should be parboiled or
sauteed, due to strong flavor.
Since vegetables develop their full flavor potential with slow cooking,
expect delicious results even when you reduce quantities. Because
vegetables take longer to cook than meat, slice or chop them when
possible.
15 to 30 minutes
35 to 45 minutes
50 minutes to 3 hours
4 to 6 hours
6 to 10 hours
8 to 18 hours
1
1
⁄2 to 2 hours
3 to 4 hours
4 to 6 hours
IF RECIPE SAYS: COOK ON LOW: OR COOK ON HIGH:
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