® MASTERING THE MULTI-FUNCTION COOKER TECHNIQUES, RECIPES AND MORE
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CONTENTS 4 Welcome to Wolf Gourmet® 7 The Wolf Gourmet® Multi-Function Cooker 8 SLOW COOKING 2 PROGRAMS MODE MANUAL MODE 30 Pulled Pork Sliders with Slaw 10 Classic Pasta Sauce 32 Beef Burgundy 12 Corn Chowder 34 Cassoulet 14 Kale and Mushroom Gratin 36 R I C E WELCOME MEAL TIMER MODE 16 Chicken Posole 18 Thai Chicken 20 Sage and Cumin Rubbed Pork 38 Mushroom Parmesan Risotto 40 Black Beans and Rice 42 Curried Green Lentils 44 Rice Chart Loin Stuffed with Apples, Fennel a
WELCOME TO W O L F G O U R M E T® Since joining Sub-Zero®, a third-generation family-owned company, in 2000, Wolf® has brought its professional-quality ranges to people like you: passionate home cooks. We know that you can think of no better way to spend a day than CONTENTS preparing a meal for your friends and family. With Wolf Gourmet®, we’re thrilled to bring our trademark level of workmanship, attention to detail and sleek design to other parts of your kitchen.
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T H E W O L F G O U R M E T® M U LT I - F U N C T I O N C O O K E R Wolf Gourmet®’s signature style and unparalleled engineering come together to create the next countertop appliance—the Multi-Function Cooker. With so many intelligent and customizable features, there’s no shortage of ways to use this multi-purpose appliance to your advantage. Slow cook a pot roast, sear a steak or sous vide a fish fillet all in the same versatile machine.
SLOW COOKING FUNCTIONALITY AND FINESSE COME TOGETHER LIKE NEVER BEFORE— H A N D S - O F F C O O K I N G AT I T S B E S T The Multi-Function Cooker is equipped with three slow cooking modes. Each of these functions offers a different set of slow cooking options to meet your culinary needs at home, whether you favor time-saving features or precise temperature settings. MANUAL MODE is the most basic function offered by the Multi-Function Cooker in that it works like a traditional slow cooker.
SLOW COOKING MANUAL MODE allows you to add all of your ingredients, select the right heat setting for your food and go about your day. This mode works best with recipes and one-pot meals traditionally prepared with a slow cooker or cuts of meat that become most tender with a long cooking time. C L A S S I C PA S TA S A U C E Makes 12 cups Multi-Function Cooker Mode: MANUAL Every home chef needs a go-to pasta sauce in his or her repertoire.
basil, oregano, vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, garlic and red paste, onion, basil, oregano, vinegar, oil, salt, sugar pepper, adding 1 cup (237 milliliters) good-quality and garlic, add 1 cup (237 milliliters) vodka and red wine. Transfer to a blender and process the 1 teaspoon (2 grams) crushed red pepper. Transfer sauce before placing in the Multi-Function Cooker to a blender and process the sauce before placing in with the cooked meats. Cover and cook for 5 hours.
SLOW COOKING CORN CHOWDER Makes 5 quarts Multi-Function Cooker Mode: MANUAL Chowder on a blustery day can be just the right meal to warm your soul. Yukon gold potatoes, sweet corn, shrimp, lobster and vegetables sing harmoniously in a creamy, satisfying seafood broth.
VARIATION: CLAM CHOWDER Make as directed, omitting lobster and shrimp. Substitute dry white wine for seafood broth. During the last hour of cooking, add 2 pounds (907 grams) cleaned little neck clams (in the shell) and ¼ cup PRO TIP When preparing the lobster tails, use a pair of sturdy kitchen shears to cut the rounded part of the tail down the middle. Then, pull the shell apart with your hands for easy access to the meat. (8 grams) chopped fresh basil. Cook, uncovered, until clams begin to open.
SLOW COOKING K A L E A N D M U S H R O O M G R AT I N Makes 6 to 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: MANUAL Potatoes aren’t the only vegetables that shine in an au gratin. Here, kale pairs with a generous helping of baby portobella mushrooms to create a new spin on a classic side dish. The crispy panko and freshly grated Parmesan top it all off and make a beautiful presentation.
1-2 minutes. Make the sauce by increasing flour to heat on stovetop. Cook until barely tender, about 10 ½ cup (63 grams), adding 1 teaspoon (3 grams) minutes. Drain well. Set the Multi-Function Cooker to kosher salt and substituting 2 cups (150 grams) Sauté/Sear Mode, MEDIUM. Press Start. Add 3 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese for Gruyère (450 grams) chopped sweet onion in place of 2 and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper for nutmeg.
SLOW COOKING MEAL TIMER MODE is the busy home cook’s best friend. There’s no need to worry about overcooking dinner. Simply set the number of cooking hours based on when you want to serve your meal. The Multi-Function Cooker automatically adjusts the temperature throughout the day to ensure dinner is ready when you need it to be. Once you press start, you can tend to more important matters knowing you will come home to an expertly cooked meal.
VARIATION: PORK POSOLE Add 1½ pounds (681 grams) fresh sweet potatoes Make as directed, omitting chicken and flour. Add (cut into 1-inch pieces), 1½ cups (340 grams) 1½ pounds (682 grams) prepared smoked pulled salsa verde and 1 clove (5 grams) additional pork and ¼ cup (59 milliliters) fresh lime juice. garlic. During last hour of cooking, add 1 pound (454 Top with cilantro and chopped fresh mint, if grams) halved and sliced zucchini. desired.
SLOW COOKING THAI CHICKEN Makes 4 to 6 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: MEAL TIMER This bright curried chicken dish has just the right amount of bite and is paired beautifully with crisp sugar snaps, red bell pepper and crunchy carrots.
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SLOW COOKING SAGE AND CUMIN RUBBED PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH APPLES, FENNEL AND ONION Makes 6 to 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: MEAL TIMER This pork loin, an entrée worthy of any holiday table, is rubbed in sage and stuffed with apples, fennel and onion.
vinegar, 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce, (6 grams) smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon (3 grams) 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) fish sauce and kosher salt, ½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground black 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil. Let stand for pepper, ½ teaspoon (1 gram) garlic powder, 10 minutes. Cut pocket in pork as directed. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon (1 gram) onion powder and pork with 1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon ground cumin.
SLOW COOKING 1 PROGRAM MODE allows you to set one heat and time setting within the same cooking session. It’s ideal for recipes with a specific heat setting and cooking time. Another advantage of this mode is that it automatically switches to WARM at the end of a cooking cycle—your food will be warm and ready when you are.
VARIATION: SOY-GINGER-GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS Make as directed, omitting honey and garlic-chile sauce. Add ½ cup (160 grams) ginger preserves, PRO TIP These wings are a blank canvas for your flavor of choice. Experiment with different sauces and spices to see what you like best. 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon (6 grams) ground ginger.
SLOW COOKING APPLE CRISP Makes 6 to 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: 1 PROGRAM This crisp is comforting no matter what time of year you make it. A delicious dessert made of apples cooked to perfection with warm spices and a crumble topping with almonds is great on its own—but even better when served à la mode.
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SLOW COOKING 1 PROGRAM WITH PROBE MODE is ideal for cuts of meat that need to be cooked to a desired internal temperature. The probe takes the guesswork out of knowing if your food is properly cooked. This mode also automatically switches to WARM when the preset internal temperature is reached.
VARIATION: FENNEL AND ROSEMARY PORK grams) finely chopped fresh oregano. Add 3 cups RIB ROAST (618 grams) drained canned whole peeled Italian Make as directed, omitting brine and sage. After tomatoes and ¼ cup (59 milliliters) dry red wine with searing, season with salt and pepper, and rub 1 shallot, and increase garlic to 6 smashed cloves tablespoon (6 grams) grated fresh orange zest (30 grams). Cook as directed. on pork. Increase white wine to 1½ cups (355 milliliters).
SLOW COOKING G R E M O L ATA E Y E O F R O U N D R O A S T W I T H W H I T E WINE-GARLIC CREAM SAUCE Makes 6 to 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: 1 PROGRAM WITH PROBE Gremolata, a mixture of parsley, garlic and lemon zest, infuses this eye of round roast that’s served with a smooth cream sauce spiked with Dijon mustard. 2 teaspoons (1.
VARIATION: COFFEE AND BROWN SUGAR-CRUSTED VARIATION: HERB-CRUSTED EYE OF ROUND EYE OF ROUND ROAST WITH BOURBON-CREAM ROAST WITH RED WINE CREAM SAUCE SAUCE Make as directed , omitting the parsley, lemon zest, Make as directed, omittting the parsley, lemon lemon juice and 2 cloves minced garlic. Add zest, lemon juice and 2 cloves minced garlic.
SLOW COOKING 2 PROGRAMS MODE gives you a great amount of flexibility with your recipes. It allows you to set two different heat and time settings within one cooking session. For example, you can heat meat quickly on HIGH for 1 hour and then let it tenderize on LOW for 5 hours. Use this mode anytime you want to start cooking at one heat setting and switch to another later, or when you need to adapt a recipe to fit your schedule.
3. Set the Multi-Function Cooker to Sauté/Sear, VARIATION: GINGER PULLED PORK HIGH. Press Start. Add oil to the Multi-Function Make rub as directed, omitting paprika and cumin. Cooker. Place pork in the Multi-Function Cooker Add 3 tablespoons (18 grams) ground ginger and when oil is shimmering. Cook for 3-4 minutes per increase ground red pepper to 2 teaspoons side. (4 grams). Make pork as directed, substituting 1 cup 4. Set the Multi-Function Cooker to 2 Programs Mode. Add cola and vinegar.
SLOW COOKING BEEF BURGUNDY Makes 6 to 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: 2 PROGRAMS The smooth, flavorful broth of this classic French dish will impress and comfort guests at your next dinner party.
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SLOW COOKING CASSOULET Makes 6 to 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: 2 PROGRAMS This French dish is as elegant as it is flavorful. While it could be considered a labor of love with its myriad of ingredients, the time taken to prepare this meal is well worth the investment.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a small bowl, VARIATION: PORK CHOP CASSOULET stir together bread crumbs, cheese and melted Make as directed, omitting pork ribs, carrot, celery butter; sprinkle over cassoulet. Remove cooking and rosemary. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon (3 grams) vessel from the Multi-Function Cooker. kosher salt and 1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground 5. Bake uncovered in oven until bread crumbs are browned, about 30 minutes.
RICE W O R R Y- F R E E C O O K I N G F O R Y O U R CHOICE OF RICE OR LEGUMES With the capacity to make 6 to 18 cups of cooked rice, the Multi-Function Cooker’s RICE Mode provides consistent results, whether you’re cooking a small amount for your family or enough for a large gathering. Our RICE Mode is equipped with two settings—RICE 1 is best for white rice, while RICE 2 cooks brown rice and is also a great way to cook dried beans.
RICE M U S H R O O M PA R M E S A N R I S O T T O Makes 6 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: RICE 1 The earthy flavors provided by fresh baby portobella mushrooms and rosemary complement each other beautifully in this Parmigiano-Reggiano risotto. Serve it as a side dish or a lighter meal option.
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RICE BLACK BEANS AND RICE Makes 6 to 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: RICE 2 Bring the bold flavors of Latin America to your own kitchen with this complete meal that features smoky sausage, a generous helping of onions and bell pepper, black beans and long-grain rice.
gram) herbes de Provence to the broth mixture. vinegar. Substitute Italian seasoning for cumin. Add When finished cooking, stir in ½ cup (50 grams) 1 tablespoon (2 grams) chopped fresh rosemary freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. and 1 teaspoon lemon zest (2 grams) to the VARIATION: NAVY BEANS WITH BROWN RICE Make as directed. Substitute navy beans for black beans. Substitute chicken and kale sausage for smoked sausage. (If sausage has little or no drippings, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
RICE CURRIED GREEN LENTILS Makes 6 to 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: RICE 2 The combination of sweet and spicy are front and center in this vegetarian lentil dish. Lemon zest and juice give it a bright, refreshing flavor.
2 cups (100 grams) shredded rainbow chard for grated fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons (4 grams) kale. Stir chard in at the end of cooking. turmeric and 1 teaspoon (2 grams) smoked VARIATION: SPICED THREE-GRAIN MEDLEY WITH TOMATOES paprika to broth mixture. Top with chopped fresh cilantro and fresh lemon juice, if desired. Make as directed, omitting curry paste, mango salsa, kale and almonds.
RICE RICE CHART RICE 1: WHITE RICE (30- to 35-minute cook time) Amount of Rice Amount of Water Yield 2 cups (473 ml) 2¾ cups (651 ml) 6 cups (1.4 L) 3 cups (710 ml) 4 cups (946 ml) 9 cups (2.1 L) 4 cups (946 ml) 5 cups (1.2 L) 12 cups (2.8 L) 5 cups (1.2 L) 7 cups (1.7 L) 18 cups (4.3 L) RICE 2: BROWN RICE (50- to 55-minute cook time) Amount of Rice Amount of Water Yield 2 cups (473 ml) 3½ cups (828 ml) 6½ cups (1.5 L) 3 cups (710 ml) 4½ cups (1.1 L) 9 cups (2.
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SOUS VIDE GENTLE, EVEN COOKING FOR M E AT S , F I S H , E G G S A N D D E S S E R T S SOUS VIDE Mode cooks sealed food to an exact temperature (between 100°F-200°F, or 38°C-93°C) in temperature-controlled water. A removable sous vide rack can be used to separate individual bags of food to ensure proper water heating. The timer counts up to let you know how long your food has been cooking for easy monitoring.
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SOUS VIDE VA N I L L A B E A N C H E E S E C A K E S W I T H M A C E R AT E D F R U I T Makes 6 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: SOUS VIDE These individually portioned cheesecakes are a wonderful addition to a dinner party menu or family picnic. Their creamy texture and velvety vanilla flavor is a perfect ending to a meal. They come together easily, but make a stunning finale.
VARIATION: CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT CHEESECAKES cheesecakes. Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts, Make as directed, omitting vanilla extract and vanilla if desired. bean seeds. Add ½ cup (128 grams) chocolatehazelnut spread* with the cream cheese. Cook as directed. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup (85 grams) chopped 60% bittersweet chocolate, 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy whipping cream.
SOUS VIDE BACON AND GRUYÈRE EGGS Makes 8 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: SOUS VIDE The classic flavor combination of bacon, eggs and cheese are given an elevated makeover with these sous vide eggs. The freshly grated Gruyère gives them a lovely complexity and would make a fine addition to any breakfast or brunch affair. Melted butter, for greasing the jars ½ teaspoon (1.
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SOUS VIDE HERBED THICK-CUT PORK CHOPS Makes 4 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: SOUS VIDE These are not your mother’s pork chops. The sous vide method of preparing the chops, and a generous helping of browned butter, brings out the lively flavors of fresh garlic, rosemary and thyme.
(4 grams) ground red pepper, 2 teaspoons (4 grams) dried thyme, 2 teaspoons (4 grams) dried parsley, 1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground allspice and 1 teaspoon (2 grams) paprika. Rub 1 tablespoon PRO TIP If you substitute dry herbs for fresh, cut the amounts of herbs in half to achieve the same degree of flavor. (6 grams) jerk seasoning on each pork chop. Cook as directed.
SOUS VIDE S O U S V I D E R O O T V E G E TA B L E S Makes 4 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: SOUS VIDE This beautiful side dish of carrots and parsnips is covered in apricot marmalade and brown sugar. ½ pound (225 grams) carrots, peeled and cut into 4½-inch pieces ½ pound (225 grams) parsnips, peeled and cut into 4½-inch pieces 6 tablespoons (120 grams) apricot marmalade, divided 1. Fill the Multi-Function Cooker with 4 quarts (3.
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SOUS VIDE SALMON WITH MAPLE COMPOUND BUTTER AND SPINACH Makes 4 Servings Multi-Function Cooker Mode: SOUS VIDE Eating sous vide salmon is a true treat, especially when it’s prepared in your own kitchen. The flavors of the maple compound butter, salmon and spinach are simple yet elegant.
with paper towels. When oil begins to shimmer, syrup and mustard. Add 2 tablespoons (12.5 grams) add salmon to the Multi-Function Cooker, skin minced shallot and 2 teaspoons (4 grams) lemon side down. Sear until skin is crispy and browned, zest to butter. When salmon is finished sautéing, 1-2 minutes. Turn salmon, and sear until browned, wipe the Multi-Function Cooker clean. Make the 1 minute more.
SOUS VIDE CHART FOOD AND DONENESS TEMPERATURE TIME Steak (1 to 1¼-inch [2.5- to 3.1-cm] thick) Very rare to rare 125°F (52°C) 1 to 3 hours 130°–135°F (54°–57°C) 1 to 4 hours Medium 140°F (60°C) 1 to 4 hours Medium-well 150°F (66°C) 1 to 4 hours Well-done 155°F (68°C) 1 to 4 hours Shoulder/Boston Butt, well-done, 3–4 pounds (1.4–1.8 kg) 185°F (85°C) 8 to 10 hours Tenderloin, medium, 1½–2 pounds (0.7–0.9 kg) 145°F (63°C) 2 to 4 hours Loin, medium, 2–3 pounds (0.9–1.
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The Multi-Function Cooker is Wolf Gourmet®’s newest countertop appliance. This one appliance can slow cook, sauté and sear, cook rice and even sous vide. Because of the many features of the Multi-Function Cooker, you can create an entire meal on your countertop with precise, delicious results. The recipes in this cookbook have been carefully crafted to help you get the most out of your Multi-Function Cooker.
