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Slow cooker tips from North Dakota State University Extension Service and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
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1Photo by Alice Henneman
Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD, RD, LRDFood and Nutrition Specialist
North Dakota State University Extension [email protected]
Alice Henneman, MS, RDExtension Educator
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension [email protected]
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Download a copy of a handout
(including slow cooker recipes!)
that goes with this
presentation
3www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn1511.pdf
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Do you feel this is often true about eating “healthy”?
“You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred.”
~ Woody Allen
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“Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.”
~Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
Would you prefer healthyeating to be more like this?
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Imagine this: you have justwalked in the
door …
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… and are greeted
by the aroma of a luscious
soupsimmering in
your slow cooker.
Photo by Alice Henneman
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Youslice a loaf of whole-
wheat bread ….
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… and toss a simple salad.
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Dinner is served!
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“While the joys of roast ribs of beef, filet mignons andT-bone steaks are undeniable, the soul-warming appeal of a beef stew is eternal.”
~Julia Child
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A slow cooker uses less electricity than an oven
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Slow cookers can be used throughout the year
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They provide a welcoming aromaof hot food during the winter!
16Adapted from “Slowly Simmering” by Jody Richards available at http://flic.kr/p/7qmXLSunder a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0). Full terms at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0
In the summer, slow cookers don’t heat up the house like an oven does
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Slow cookers help tenderize less-expensive cuts of meat
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Slow cookers usually allowone-step preparation and cleanup
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A variety of foods can becooked in a slow cooker
Meats Soups & Stews
Desserts
Poultry Side
DishesMain
Dishes
“Learn how to cook — try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!”
~ Julia Child
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Read your
slow cooker instruction
manual and follow manufacturers’ directions!
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Most slow cookers have2 or 3 settings
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Cooking on different settings
LOW SETTING
Food will cook in 6 to 10 hours
HIGH SETTINGFood cooks in 4 to 6 hours
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If possible, set slow cooker on high for the first hour, then turn the heat
setting to low to finish cooking
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The first time you use a slow cooker (new or used), stay at home to become familiar with it and assure it’s working properly
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Wash hands before, duringand after food preparation
29Adapted from “Clean Kitchen and a Crockpot” by Katherine Shilcutt available at http://flic.kr/p/6ff4ijunder a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY-NC 3.0). Full terms at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0
Start with a clean slow cooker, utensils and work surface
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Thaw meat / poultry in refrigerator before cooking in a slow cooker
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Do not try to cook frozen meat or poultry in a slow cooker. A slow
cooker may take several hours to reach a high enough temperature to destroy bacteria. Foods may
stay in the “danger zone,” between 40°F and 140°F too long.
Bacteria multiply rapidly at these temperatures.
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Cut meat into uniform pieces to ensure thorough cooking
33Adapted from “Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup: 1 Whole Chicken” by I Believe I Can Fry available at http://flic.kr/p/byo8z2 under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY-NC 3.0). Full terms at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0
Check YOUR instruction booklet for directions on whether you can prepare large cuts of meat and poultry safely in
YOUR cooker and HOW to do it
34Adapted from “Slow-Cooker Pot Roast: 3lb Beef Chuck Roast” by I Believe I Can Fry available at http://flic.kr/p/9sM4Tx under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY-NC 3.0). Full terms at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0
Meat cuts too large for a specific cooker do not cook quickly enough
to avoid bacterial growth
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Slow cookers are available in different sizes, so the instructions
will vary. If you cannot find the instructions, you can cut the meat
into smaller chunks to ensure thorough, safe cooking. Add the liquid, such as broth, water or
barbecue sauce suggested in the recipe and keep the lid in place
during cooking.
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If you cut up meats and vegetablesahead of time, store these perishablefoods separately in the refrigerator
Chopped Vegetables
Chopped Meat
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Because vegetables cook slower than meat and poultry, place vegetables in the slow cooker first. Place meat on top of vegetables; top with liquid
such as broth, water or a sauce.
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For easy cleanup and care of your slow cooker, spray inside of cooker with
nonstick cooking spray before using it
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Slow cooker liners also ease cleanup
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Recommended temperatures
• 145°F – Fresh beef, veal, lamb, pork (steaks, roasts, chops)
Allow 3 minute rest time after removing from heat• 145°F – Fin fish (or cook until flesh is opaque)• 160°F – Eggs; ground meat and meat mixtures (beef, pork,
veal, lamb, turkey, chicken)• 165°F – Casseroles; poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, goose)
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Fill slow cooker no less than1/2 full and no more than 2/3 full
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Why level of fullness is importantWhy level of fullness is important
MORE THAN 2/3 FULL
Food may cook too slowly to be safe
LESS THAN 1/2 FULL
Food may cook too fast and you risk burning it
Slow cookers keep food safe through:
• Direct heat from the pot
• Lengthy cooking • Steam created
within the tightly-covered container
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Keep lid tightly closed during cooking process to prevent heat
loss and to keep food safe
Photo by Alice Henneman
• If you’re not at home during entire slow-cooking process and the power goes out, throw food away even if it looks done.
• If you’re at home:
Finish cooking immediately by some other means OR …
If it was completely cooked before outage, it should remain safe up to 2 hours in cooker.
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1. Meat
2. Vegetables
3. Liquid
REVIEW:Which ingredient should you place FIRST in a slow cooker?
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1. Meat
2. Vegetables
3. Liquid
REVIEW:Which ingredient should you place FIRST in a slow cooker?
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REVIEW:Which statement is TRUE?
1. Always thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker.
2. Fill a slow cooker between 1/4 and3/4 full.
3. If the power goes out, the food in a slow cooker will be safe several hours if you leave the lid on.
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REVIEW:Which statement is TRUE?
1. Always thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker.
2. Fill a slow cooker between 1/4 and3/4 full.
3. If the power goes out, the food in a slow cooker will be safe several hours if you leave the lid on.
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Transfer leftovers to shallow containers
(with the food about 2" deep)
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Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours or less from the time they’re removed
from the heat of a slow cooker
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Do NOT reheat leftoversin your slow cooker as they may not heat fast enough to be safe
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Reheating leftovers in slow cookers is NOT recommended because foods may stay in the
“danger zone,” between 40°F and 140°F too long.
Bacteria multiply rapidly at these temperatures.
Photo by Alice Henneman
Reheat leftovers on the stove or in the microwave or oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
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Reheated leftovers can be placedin a slow cooker on “low” or “warm”
to keep them hot during serving
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REVIEW:Which statement is TRUE?
1. Slow cookers work well for reheating leftovers.
2. Store leftovers in the slow cooker insert in the refrigerator.
3. Reheat leftovers in a microwave or on a stove to 165°F; then transfer to a slow cooker on “LOW” setting.
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REVIEW:Which statement is TRUE?
1. Slow cookers work well for reheating leftovers.
2. Store leftovers in the slow cooker insert in the refrigerator.
3. Reheat leftovers in a microwave or on a stove to 165°F; then transfer to a slow cooker on “LOW” setting.
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Use a recipe with ingredients/amounts similar to an existing slow cooker recipe
61Adapted from “Slow-Cooker Kielbasa w/ Sauerkraut & Potatoes” by I Believe I Can Fry available at http://flic.kr/p/df71cpunder a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0). Full terms at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
Liquids often can be reduced by 1/3 to 1/2 as they don’t boil away in a slow cooker
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When converting soup recipes,reducing liquids doesn’t matter
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Add pasta at end of cooking process or cook separately and add just before
serving so it doesn’t get mushy
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Avoid curdling by adding milk, cheese and cream 1 hour before serving
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Time chart for adapting recipes
Recipe Says Cook on Low Cook on High
15 to 30 minutes 4 to 6 hours 1-1/2 to 2 hours
35 to 45 minutes 6 to 10 hours 3 to 4 hours
50 minutes to 3 hours 8 to 16 hours 4 to 6 hours
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“No matter what anyone says, my cooking is excellent, even the smoke alarm seems to be cheering me on!”
~ Source Unknown
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Serving up a few final thoughtson home cooking …
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“Cooking is not about being the best or most perfect cook, but rather it is about sharing the table with family and friends.”
~ Sky Gyngell
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“The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.”
~ Mario Batali, Chef
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“Some of the most important conversations I’ve ever had occurred at my family’s
dinner table.” ~ Bob Ehrlich
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We acknowledge the efforts of Kendra Otto, former student intern at North Dakota State
University, for testing the recipes and assisting with the writing of the handout.
Acknowledgements
“Thank you” to four Extension colleagues at University of Nebraska–Lincoln and authors
of the NutritionKnowHow.org blog, who reviewed this PowerPoint (in alphabetical order): Cindy Brison, Audra Losey, Carrie
Schneider-Miller and Nancy Urbanec.
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Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the
understanding that no discrimination is intended of those not mentioned and no endorsement
by North Dakota State University Extension Service and University of
Nebraska–Lincoln Extension is implied for those mentioned.
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