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3122CH (428-0960) visual.qxd 7/7/03 4:54 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in water or other liquid. Caution: Never submerge the heating unit in water or other liquid. 4.
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3122CH (428-0960) visual.qxd • • • • • • • 7/7/03 4:54 PM Page 6 HINTS Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. (If meats contain fats, brown in a separate skillet or broiler and drain well before adding to cooker.) Season with salt and pepper. Place meat in cooker on top of vegetables. For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than specified in the recipe. More juices in meats and vegetables are retained in slow cooking than in conventional cooking.
3122CH (428-0960) visual.qxd 7/7/03 4:54 PM Page 8 GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES This guide is designed to help you adapt recipes to the slow cooker — your own favorites and prized recipes collected from friends, food companies, newspapers and magazines. Our aim is to save preparation time with fewer steps and dishes and to keep cooking simple. In most cases, all ingredients can go into your slow cooker in the beginning and can cook all day.
3122CH (428-0960) visual.qxd 7/7/03 4:54 PM Page 10 GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES (CONT.) HERBS AND SPICES Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred, but their flavor power may increase — use half the recommended amount. If you use ground herbs and spices, add during last hour of cooking. MILK Milk, cream and sour cream tend to break down during extended cooking. When possible add during last hour of cooking. Condensed soups may be substituted for milk, etc., and can cook for extended times.
3122CH (428-0960) visual.qxd 7/7/03 4:54 PM Page 12 RECIPES RECIPES CLASSIC MEAT LOAF 2 lbs. ground chuck 1 ⁄2 cup chopped green pepper 1 ⁄2 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt 1 cup cracker crumbs 1 egg 1 packet (7⁄8-ounce) brown gravy mix 1 cup milk 4 small potatoes, cubed Mix all ingredients, except potatoes, in large bowl. Shape into a loaf. Place in stoneware. Place potatoes at the sides of loaf. (If potatoes are peeled, wrap in foil to keep from darkening). Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours.
3122CH (428-0960) visual.qxd 7/7/03 4:54 PM Page 14 RECIPES ITALIAN TOMATO AND MEAT SAUCE 1 1⁄2 lbs. ground chuck, browned 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic 1 can (141⁄2-oz.) tomatoes 2 cans (6-oz.) tomato paste 1 bay leaf 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 ⁄4 tsp. dried thyme leaves Put all ingredients in stoneware. Stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours. BEEF BOURGUIGNON (BEEF STEW WITH WINE) 6 strips bacon, cut in ⁄2-inch pieces 2 lbs.
3122CH (428-0960) visual.qxd 7/7/03 4:54 PM Page 16 RECIPES NEW ENGLAND STYLE BAKED BEANS 1 lb. dry navy beans 1 lb. smoked ham or ham hocks or 1⁄2-pound cubed salt pork 1 ⁄2 cup chopped onion 11⁄2 cups water ⁄2 cup packed brown sugar ⁄2 cup maple syrup 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 1 Completely soften beans as directed on page 6. Drain and put beans in stoneware. Add all remaining ingredients along with the water; mix well. Cover; cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours.
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3122CH (428-0960) visual.qxd 7/7/03 4:54 PM Page 20 LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Rival® warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures: 1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).
