Slow Cooker Tips

• Never leave uncooked food in a slow cooker that isn’t turned on.
• Steamed dishes, recipes that include a raising agent and recipes with large pieces of meat should always be cooked on High.
• Never put the crock pot in the fridge. Prepared ingredients can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container.
• Mix the ingredients together when you first put them into the slow cooker and stir again before serving.
• Do not remove the lid during cooking unless you are adding ingredients. Add them quickly and replace the lid quickly and firmly afterwards.
• If you wish to freeze any slow-cooked food, remove it from the slow cooker and leave it to cool quickly, then refrigerate and freeze.
• Do not place the slow cooker in a direct draught. If using it in a room with a low temperature, allow longer cooking times, especially when cooking on Low.
• If your recipe is not ready by the stated cooking time, increase the heat to High and cook for another hour.
• Remember that the High heat on a slow cooker is still lower than the lowest heat on a conventional oven.