Morphy Richards 48710 User Manual

Two year guarantee
Slow Cooker
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Ireland only .
It is in your interest to retain the retailers receipt as proof of purchase. Please quote the following information if the product develops a fault. These numbers can be found on the base of the product.
Model No. Serial No.
All Morphy Richards products are individually tested before leaving the factory. In the unlikely event of any appliance proving to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it should be returned to the place of purchase for it to be replaced.
If the fault develops after 28 days and within 24 months of original purchase, you should contact the Helpline number quoting Model number and Serial number on the product, or write to the address below. You will be asked to return the product (in secure, adequate packaging) to the address below along with a copy of proof of purchase. Subject to the exclusions set out below (see ‘Exclusions’) the faulty appliance will then be repaired or replaced and dispatched usually within 7 working days of receipt.
If for any reason this item is replaced during the 2 year guarantee period, the guarantee on the new item will be calculated from original purchase date. There­fore it is vital to retain your original till receipt or invoice to indicate the date of initial purchase.
To qualify for the 2 year guarantee the appliance must have been used according to the
manufacturers instructions. For example kettles should have been regularly descaled or an iron cord should have been stored as recommended by the instructions.
EXCLUSIONS
Morphy Richards shall not be liable to replace or repair the goods under the terms of the Guarantee where: 1 The fault has been caused or is attributable to
contrary to the manufacturers recommendations
or where the fault has been caused by power
surges or damage caused in transit. 2 The appliance has been used on a voltage
supply other than that stamped on the
products. 3 Repairs have been attempted by persons other
than our service staff (or authorised dealer). 4 Where the appliance has been used for hire
purposes or non-domestic use. 5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry out any
type of servicing work, under the guarantee. 6 Plastic filters for all Morphy Richards kettles
and coffee makers are not covered by the
guarantee.
This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guaran­tee is offered as an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
The After Sales Division, Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough, South Y orkshire, England, S64 8AJ Helpline (office hours ): UK (local rate) 08450 777700, Republic of Ireland 1800 409119 Morphy Richards Website : www.morphyrichards.co.uk
Important Safeguards
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD AL WAYS BE FOLLOWED INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING,
1 Read all the instructions. 2 To protect against the risk of electrical
shock do not put base in water or in any other liquid.
3 Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children. NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
4 Unplug from the socket when not in use,
before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.
5 Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged leador plug, or after an appliance has malfunctioned, or been damaged in any way. Contact Morphy Richards for advice on examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
6 The use of attachments or tools not
recommended by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
7 Do not use outdoors. 8 DO NOT let the mains lead over hang the
edge of the table or work-top, and keep it away from any hot surfaces.
9 KEEP YOUR APPLIANCE AW A Y FROM
ANY HOT BURNERS AND HEA TED OVENS.
10 Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
11 Do not use the appliance for other than
intended use.
12 Do not switch on the cooker if the ceramic
pot is empty.
13 Allow lid and crock pot to cool before
immersing in water.
14Never touch the outer enclosure of the
slow cooker during its operation or before it cools. Use the handles or knobs. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing lid or handling hot containers.
15 Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the
ceramic pot.
16 Do not use crock pot or glass lid if cracked
or chipped.
17 Never leave the appliance connected to the
socket outlet when not in use.
18 Do not switch on the appliance when it is
upside down or laid on its side.
19 The glass lid and ceramic pot are
fragile. Handle them with care.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appli­ance the plug should be removed and the appropriate one fitted.
IMPORT ANT : THE PLUG REMOVED FROM THE MAINS LEAD, IF SEVERED, MUST BE DESTROYED AS A PLUG WITH BARED FLEXIBLE CORD IS HAZARDOUS IF ENGAGED INTO A LIVE SOCKET OUTLET.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require changing a 3 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted
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Features
Control knob and temperature settings
The control knob on the slow cooker offers a low, high and medium temperature setting for cooking. This setting allows you to adapt the cooking time to your convenience.
The MED (MEDIUM) setting is the standard setting for slow cooking with this product. This gives you an average of 6-8 hours cooking time.
However if you wish to extend the cooking period, you can use the LOW setting and if you wish to shorten the cooking period you can use the HIGH setting.
Glass lid Ceramic crock pot Base Control knob Power indicator
Cooking capacity
The 6.5 litre Slow Cooker has a maximum working capacity of 4.5 litres.
The 3.5 litre Slow Cooker has a maximum working capacity of 2.5 litres.
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Before using the slow cooker for the first time
This method of cooking is ideal for preparing
tougher cuts of meat, giving them the long, gentle simmering that ensures that they become tender and full of flavour.
1 Remove all labels and tags from the product. 2 Wash the crock pot and glass lid in hot soapy
water, with a sponge or a dish cloth, rinse thoroughly and dry .
IMPORTANT
DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLOW COOKER BASE IN
WATER.
Please note
During initial use you may notice a slight odour due to the burning off of manufacturing residues. This is completely normal and will disappear after a few uses.
Instructions for use
1 Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant
surface, away from the edge of the work surface.
Do not use on the floor.
2 Place ingredients into the ceramic crock pot
place the pot into the base. Cover with the glass
lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to
slow cooking, this must be done in a pan. Do
not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.
3 With the control knob
the unit into the mains socket. 4 Set the heat control to low, high or medium and
cook for the recommended time given in the recipes
or use the cooking guide in page 6.
set to the OFFposition, plug
, and
IMPORTANT
The slow cooker works by building up heat and maintaining an even temperature. To get the best cooking results, do not remove the lid during cooking, since this will lose heat and therefore slow down the cooking time. The glass lid allows you to monitor the cooking progress without interrupting the cooking time.
Suitable foods for slow cooking
Most foods are suited to slow cooking methods, however there are a few guidelines that need to be followed.
Make sure all frozen ingredients are well thawed out.
Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they
take longer to cook than meat. They should be gently sauted for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking. Ensure that root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of the pot and all ingredients are immersed in the cooking liquid.
Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.
If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may need to cut down on the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not evaporate from the slow cooker to the same extent as with conventional cooking.
5 Switch off and unplug the slow cooker after cooking
and remove the crock pot using oven gloves.
CAUTION
BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT AFTER COOKING AS IT REMAINS HOT .
About slow cooking
Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum preparation and maximum free time away from the kitchen. Morphy Richards has brought this style of cooking right up to date with this modern, cooking system.
Traditionally slow cooking has centred on soups and casseroles but with this oval ceramic crock pot you can also produce most modern family meals and dinner party dishes. This pot is convenient as well as looking good enough to take straight to the table for serving. (Always place the crock pot on a heat proof mat or surface).
Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker.
Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.
Uncooked red beans must be soaked and boiled for
at least 10 minutes to remove toxins before use in a slow cooker.
Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams, or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature.
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Do’s and Don’ts for
Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low. 4-6 hours on high and 5-7 hours on medium.
the crock pot
Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures therefore the crock pot may have minor surface blemishes, the glass lid may rock slightly due to these imperfections. Low heat cooking does not produce steam so there will be little heat loss. Due to normal wear and tear through the products life, the outer surface may start appearing ‘crazed’.
Do not put the crock pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, microwave or on a gas/electrical hob.
Do not pre-heat before adding ingredients.
Do not subject the crock pot to sudden changes in
temperature. Adding cold water to a very hot pot could cause it to crack.
Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time (You can leave water in the pot to soak).
There is an area on the base of the crock pot that has to remain unglazed for manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is porous, therefore will soak up water, this should be avoided.
Do not switch the cooker on when the crock pot is empty or out of the base.
Tips for slow cooking
Do not use frozen meat or poultry unless it is thoroughly thawed out first.
Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk, and cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook, water and fat content, initial temperature of the food and the size of the food.
Pieces of food cut into small pieces will cook quicker. A degree of ‘trial and error’ will be required to fully optimize the potential of your slow cooker.
Vegetables usually take longer to cook than meat, so try and arrange vegetables in the lower half of the pot.
After food is cooked switch off and leave covered with the lid. There will be enough heat in the crock pot to keep warm for 30 minutes. If you require longer to keep warm switch to the low setting.
All food should be covered with a liquid, gravy or sauce. In a separate pan or jug prepare your liquid, gravy or sauce and completely cover the food in the crock pot.
Pre-brown meat and onions in a pan to seal in the juices this also reduces the fat content if separated before adding to the crock pot. This is not necessary if the time is limited, but improves the flavour.
The slow cooker must be at least half full for best results.
Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce this, remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to high (if set to low or medium) and reduce by simmering for 30 to 45 minutes.
The lid is not a sealed fit. Don’t remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will escape. Each time you remove the lid allow 10 minutes extra cooking time.
If cooking soups, leave 5 cm space between the top of the cook pot and the food surface to allow simmering.
Many recipes demand all day cooking, if you do not have time to prepare food that morning prepare it the night before and store the food in a covered container in the fridge. Transfer the food to the crock pot and add boiling liquid/gravy. Select the setting low, high or medium.
When cooking joints of meat, ham, poultry etc the size and shape of the joint is important. Try to keep the joint in the lower 2/3 of the pot and fully cover with water. If necessary cut in two pieces. Joint weight should be kept within the maximum limit. 1 kg medium sized slow cooker
1.5 kg large sized slow cooker
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Cooking guide
The cooking times given in the following recipes are for the ‘MEDIUM’ setting. Should you want to increase or reduce the time please refer to the cooking guide in the table below. Please note that these cooking times are for guidance only and may vary depending on food type and personal tastes. For your convenience a conversion table for weight and volume has been included on page 11.
Cook on MEDIUM
4-6 hours 6-8 hours 8-10 hours
Eg. If the recipe says cook for 4-6 hours (MED) and you require this to be a shorter time cook on HIGH, which will reduce the cooking time to 3-4 hours. Increasing the time choose LOW which will give 6-8 hours.
The recipes are based on MAXIMUM WORKING
VOLUMES which are:
6.5 litres - 48715 model Working capacity 4 1/2 litres / 8 pts
This allows a 3cm space between the top of the cook pot and the food.
3.5 litres - 48710 / 48713 / 48714 model Working capacity 2 1/2 litres / 4 1/2 pts
This allows a 2cm space between the top of the cook pot and the food.
(NOTE : THE MODEL NUMBER CAN BE FOUND ON THE RATING PLATE UNDERNEA TH THE PRODUCT)
Cook on LOW
6-8 hours 8-10 hours 10-12 hours
Cook on HIGH
3-4 hours 5-6 hours 7-8 hours
Recipes
Lentil soup
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
125g 200g smoked bacon, chopped 1 2 large onion, finely chopped 3 4 carrots, finely diced 2 4 sticks of celery, finely sliced 200g 400g orange lentils 400g 2x400gcan of chopped tomatoes 1100ml 2 litres chicken stock 3 tsp 4 tsp worcestershire sauce pinch pinch nutmeg 1 1 bayleaf 1 tsp 2 tsp basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
In a pan gently fry the bacon until the fat begins to run. Add the onion, carrot and celery and fry until soft. Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley and bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 minutes. Transfer to the crock pot. Place crock pot into the slow cooker base, cover with the lid. Cook for approx. 4-8 hours. If a smoother consistency is required liquidise the soup after cooling and then reheat the soup in a pan. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty french bread.
Vegetable soup
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
30g 60g butter
1.25kg 2.2kg mixed vegetables, e.g. potato, onion, carrot, parsnips, celery, leek, tomato
30g 60g flour 1100ml 2 litres stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1tsp 2tsp mixed herbs
Peel, wash and cube or slice all the vegetables. Melt butter in a pan and gently fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes. Add the hot stock. Stir well and bring to the boil. Season to taste and add mixed herbs. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place pot in the slow cooker base. Cover with the lid and cook for approx. 6-8 hours. Cool and liquidise the soup and then reheat in a pan on the hob. Thicken it with the flour.
Poultry
Soups
Minestrone soup
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
30g 55g butter 60g 100g streaky bacon, chopped 1 large 2 onion, finely chopped 1 2 clove garlic, crushed 3 4 sticks celery, chopped 300g 500g potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 medium 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 3 4 cabbage leaves, shredded 3 medium 4 large tomatoes, skinned and
roughly chopped
1.25 2.25 litres chicken stock 11/2 tbsp 3 tbsp tomato puree 11/2 tsp 3 tsp worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper 11/2 tbsp 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 75g 150g pasta shells 2-3 tbsp 3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Melt the butter in a pan and fry bacon and vegetables until soft. Make up stock and add stock, bacon and vegetables to the crock pot. Add remaining ingredients except the parsley, pasta shells and parmesan cheese. Place the crock pot in the base unit, cover with lid and cook for approx. 4-6 hours. 45 minutes before serving add the pasta shells and parsley. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty french bread.
Chicken paprika
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
4 8 chicken portions 30g 60g butter 50g 60g seasoned flour 3 4 large onions, chopped 4 6 carrots peeled and sliced 1 2 green pepper, de-seeded and chopped 1tsp 3tsp paprika 1tsp 3tsp tomato puree 500ml 1 litre chicken stock salt and freshly ground black pepper
Clean, wipe and dry chicken, coat in seasoned flour. Using a pan, fry the chicken in the butter until brown all over. Add onions and carrots and fry until soft. Add pepper, paprika, tomato puree, and the remaining flour, stir well. Gradually mix in the chicken stock. Bring to the boil and season. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place in the base unit. Cover with the lid and cook for approx. 4-7 hours.
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Caribbean chicken
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
2 tbsp 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 small 2 large onion, chopped 2 4 sticks celery, chopped 2 3 carrots, sliced 250g 500g mushrooms, sliced 1 2 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced 4 8 chicken joints, skinned 200g 400g can sliced peaches 400g 400g can pineapple chunks 5 tbsp 10 tbspcornflour 1 tsp 3 tsp paprika 1 tbsp 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce 4 tbsp 8 tbsp malt/wine vinegar
1
/2 litre 1 litre boiling water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fry onions, celery, carrot, mushrooms and pepper in a pan.
Add chicken joints and fry until browned all over. Drain peaches, and pineapple, reserving juice, and add them to the pan. To make the sauce blend cornflour and paprika with soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, vinegar and reserved juice, add seasoning, boiling water and pour into pan. Bring the sauce to the boil, stirring continuously. Transfer all ingredients to the slow crock pot and place pot into the base unit. Cover with the lid and cook for approx. 5-7 hours.
Chicken in white wine sauce
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
4 8 chicken joints, skinned 30g 75g butter 1 2 large onion, finely chopped 125g 250g mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp 3 tbsp cornflour 500ml 1 litre dry white wine 1tsp 3 tsp mixed herbs salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 2 egg yolks 5 tbsp 9 tbsp double cream
Place the chicken joints and butter in a pan and gently fry until all the juices are sealed in. Add the onion and fry until softened but not browned. Add the mushrooms and cook for a minute on low heat. Blend the cornflour with a little of the wine. Pour the remaining wine into the pot with the blended cornflour, mixed herbs and seasoning. Bring to the boil, stirring continuously until thickened. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot, place in the base of the slow cooker and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 5-8 hours. Just before serving beat together the egg yolk and cream. Beat in a few tablespoons of hot sauce mix well together. Pour this mixture into the slow crock pot and stir until the sauce thickens.
Chicken and mushroom casserole
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
4 8 chicken quarters 30g 75g butter 2 tbsp 3 tbsp flour 1 2 large onions, finely chopped 3 3 sticks celery, thinly sliced 250g 500g mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 2 clove of garlic, crushed 375ml 1 litre chicken stock salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp 7 tbsp cream (optional)
Toss the chicken in the flour, place in a pan and fry in the butter until golden brown on all sides. Add the onion and celery and gently fry until softened but not browned. Add the mushrooms and garlic and stir in the stock. Bring to the boil and season. Transfer all ingredients to the slow crock pot and place pot in the base unit. Place lid on the slow cooker. Ensure that the chicken and vegetables are immersed. Cook for approx. 5-7 hours. Before serving, stir in the cream.
Fricasse of Turkey
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
4 8 turkey portions 1 2 large onions, finely chopped 30g 75g butter 125g 225g mushrooms, sliced bouquet garni sliver of zest of lemon salt and freshly ground black pepper 400ml 1 litre stock 2 tbsp 5 tbsp cornflour 4 tbsp 9 tbsp milk
In a pan gently fry the onions in the butter until softened but not browned. Cube the turkey meat and add to the pan. Add the remaining ingredients, except the milk and cornflour, and bring to the boil. Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot. Place the crock pot in the slow cooker base unit. Place the lid over the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 4-6 hour. Remove the bouquet garni and lemon half an hour before serving. Pour the liquid into a pan. Blend the cornflour with the milk and pour into the pan. Stir well and leave to thicken.
Meat
New England beef
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
1 kg 1.5 kg piece of topside 1 1 bouquet garni 1tsp 11/2 tsp thyme 1tsp 11/2 tsp black peppercorns 4 8 shallots 225g 400g carrots, sliced 100g 200g swede, diced
Put the beef into a pan and cover with cold water. Add all the remaining ingredients, cover and bring to a simmer. Season well and then transfer all the ingredients to the slow crock pot. Place the crock pot in the slow cooker base. Place the lid over onto the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 5 - 7 hours. Take the beef out of the slow cooker with a slotted spoon and allow to cool for 10 minutes. The cooking liquid can be used as a base to make gravy. Cut the beef into slices and spoon a little of the cooking liquid over. Serve with vegetables and garnish with fresh parsley.
IMPORT ANT When buying a joint of meat, make sure that it will fit the slow cook pot. It should fit into the crock pot so that when it is covered with liquid it will still be 2.5cm below the rim of the pot. The joint must not stick out above the rim and there should be enough room to cover the meat with water. The shape of the meat is just as important as the weight.
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Steak and kidney ragout
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
700g 1.5 kg stewing steak 200g 300g kidney 2 tbsp 3 tbsp flour 2 4 large onions, quartered 600ml 1 litre hot beef stock 200ml 400ml red wine 3 tbsp 5 tbsp tomato puree 11/2 tsp 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 125g 225g button mushrooms
Using a sharp knife trim the beef and cut into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes. Cut the kidney into bite size pieces. Coat the beef with the flour. Place into a pan with onions, stock, wine and tomato puree. Bring to a simmer. Add the worcestershire sauce and season.Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place in the base unit. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 5 - 7 hours. Add the button mushrooms one hour before serving. This recipe can be used as a base for steak and kidney pie.
Beef in red wine
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
2 tbsp 3 tbsp oil 1 2 large onions, chopped 700g 1.5 kg stewing beef, cubed 8 16 black olives 1 2 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 5 10 tomatoes skinned, de-seeded and
roughly chopped 125g 800g mushrooms 400ml 1 litre dry red wine Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 2 bay leaf Freshly chopped parsley
In a pan gently fry the onion in the oil until softened. Add the beef and brown on all sides. Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley and bring to a simmer. Transfer all the ingredients into the crock pot and place the pot into the slow cooker base. Place the lid into the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 4-8 hours. Before serving remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with parsley.
Beef Curry
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
3 tbsp 5 tbsp Vegetable oil 2 medium 2 large cooking apple, peeled, cored
and sliced 2 4 large onions, chopped 700g 1.5 kg stewing steak, cubed 3 tsp 5 tsp curry powder 3 tbsp 5 tbsp plain flour 400ml 1 litre beef stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp 5 tbsp mango chutney 75g 125g sultanas 200g 400g tin tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp 2 tbsp lemon juice
Fry the apple and onion in a pan until soft. Coat the meat in seasoned flour, add to the pan and fry until lightly browned. Stir in the stock and bring to a simmer. Add remaining ingredi­ents and bring back to a simmer. Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place pot in the slow cooker base. Place the lid onto the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 4-7 hours. At the end of the cooking time it may be necessary to thicken the sauce.
Paprika beef
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
700g 1.5 kg stewing steak 30g 75g seasoned flour 2 4 large onions, chopped 1 2 clove of garlic, crushed 30g 75g cooking fat 500g 1 kg tomatoes 400ml 1 litre b rown st ock 11/2 tsp 3 tsp paprika 11/2 tbsp 3 tbsp tomato puree 2 4 bay leaves 11/2 tsp 3 tsp mixed herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cut the meat into cubes and toss in seasoned flour. In a pan fry onions and garlic until softened, then add the meat and continue to fry until the meat is slightly browned. Skin and chop tomatoes finely, add to meat with the stock, (blended with the paprika) tomato puree, bay leaves and mixed herbs. Season to taste and bring to a simmer. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place pot in the base unit. Cover with the lid. Cook for approx. 5-8 hours. Before serving remove the bay leaves and thicken the sauce if necessary.
Hungarian Goulash
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
500g 1 kg stewing steak, cut into cubes 30g 75g seasoned flour 3 tbsp 5 tbsp vegetable oil 1 2 large onions, finely chopped 1 1 green pepper, de-seeded and chopped 2 2 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 2 sticks celery chopped 1tsp 3tsp paprika 3 tbsp 5 tbsp tomato puree pinch of grated nutmeg 3 tsp 5 tsp mixed herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 200ml 400ml beef stock 200g 400g can of tomatoes, roughly chopped 200ml 400ml red wine (optional) 3 tsp 5 tsp worcestershire sauce
Toss the meat in seasoned flour. Heat the oil in a pan and fry onions, pepper, carrot and celery until soft. Add the meat and fry until browned. Add the paprika, tomato puree, nutmeg, mixed herbs and seasoning and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, red wine and worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer. Transfer all the ingredients into the crock pot and place the pot into the slower cooker base. Place the lid onto the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 5-7 hours.
Chilli con carne
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
2 tbsp 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 2 large onions, chopped 2 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1 green pepper de-seeded and chopped 500g 1 kg minced beef 400g 2x400gcan of tomatoes, chopped 11/2 tsp 3 tsp chilli powder 11/2 tbsp 3 tbsp flour 11/2 tsp 3 tsp brown sugar 4 tbsp 7 tbsp tomato puree Salt and freshly ground black pepper 425g 2x400gcan red kidney beans, drained
Fry onions, garlic and pepper in a pan until soft. Add minced beef and fry until lightly browned. Blend together chilli powder, flour, brown sugar and tomato puree. Stir in tomatoes, chilli paste and seasoning. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place pot in slow cooker base. Place lid on the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 3-7 hours. One hour before serving add the kidney beans. Serve with boiled rice or baked potatoes.
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Bolognese sauce
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
700g 1 kg minced beef 1 2 large onions, finely chopped 3 4 sticks celery, thinly sliced 1 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tbsp 5 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp 3 tbsp flour 400g 2x400gcan of tomatoes including juice 250ml 400ml beef stock 125g 200g mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp 1 tsp mixed herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a pan gently brown the mince without adding any fat or oil. When the fat has started to run from the meat add the onion, celery and garlic. Fry for a couple of minutes and then add the tomato puree. Blend some of the tomato juice with the flour to make a smooth pouring cream, add to the meat with remaining tomatoes and juice and bring to the boil stirring continuously until thickened. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place in the base of the slow cooker. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 3-8 hours. (Note: a slight ‘crust’of brown meat may appear on the top. It soon disappears if stirred into the sauce).
Pork goulash
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
2 tbsp 3 tbsp oil 1 2 onion, finely chopped 4 tbsp 7 tbsp flour 11/2 tsp 2 tsp paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper 750g 1.5 kg stewing pork, cubed 1 2 red pepper de-seeded and
diced 1 tsp 1 tsp oregano 3 tbsp 5 tbsp tomato puree 450ml 1 litre stock 1 2 small carton of soured cream or
yoghurt In a pan gently fry onion in the oil until soft. Blend together the
flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss the pork in the seasoned flour and add to the pan, fry until brown on all sides. Add red pepper, oregano, puree and stock. Bring to the boil, stirring continuously until thickened. Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place into the slow cooker base. Place the lid on the pot and cook for approx. 4-8 hours. Just before serving swirl the cream or yoghurt into the goulash.
Oriental honeyed pork
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
550g 1 kg pork fillet 4 tbsp 6 tbsp seasoned cornflour 4 tbsp 6 tbsp corn oil 1 1 large onion, chopped 1 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 2 green peppers, de-seeded and
chopped 400g 2x400gpineapple chunks, drained (reserve
juice) 6 8 mushrooms, sliced 4 6 ripe tomatoes quartered SAUCE 600ml 1 litre chicken stock 4 tbsp 5 tbsp ho ney 2 tbsp 3 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp 5 tbsp cornflour pineapple juice (reserved from chunks)
Cut pork into cubes and toss in seasoned cornflour. Heat oil in a pan and fry garlic and onion. Add pork and fry until lightly browned on all sides. Lower heat and add pepper, pineapple, mushrooms and tomatoes, leave on gentle heat whilst preparing sauce. To make the sauce mix together chicken stock, honey and soy sauce. Blend cornflour with pineapple juice and add to the mixture. Add sauce to the pan and stir whilst bringing to the boil. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot, place in the slow cooker base and cover with the lid. Cook for approx. 5-8 hours. Serve with rice and fresh green vegetables.
Pork and pineapple curry
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
1.25kg 2kg lean pork, cubed 50g 100g flour 1 tsp 2 tsp salt 3 tbsp 3 tbsp oil 1 2 large onions, chopped 11/2 tsp 3 tsp curry powder 11/2 tsp 2 tsp paprika 400ml 1 litre chicken stock 2 tbsp 3 tbsp mango chutney 2 tsp 3 tsp worcester sauce 225g 400g can pineapple cubes, with
juice
2 4 bay leaves Toss the pork in the flour and salt. In a pan heat the oil and
brown the meat. Add the onions and fry until soft. Stir in the curry powder and paprika. Stir well and cook for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer and transfer to the crock pot. Place crock pot into the base unit. Cook for approx. 4-7 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Boiled ham
Gammon joint 2.5 litre slow cooker up to 1 kg.
4.5 litre slow cooker up to 1.5 kg.
Put the gammon in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil, drain and rinse. Place in the crock pot and cover with boiling water. Place the crock pot in the slow cooker base unit and cover with the lid. Cook for approx. 5-7 hours. Drain and cool slightly before removing the skin. Allow to cool. Wrap tightly in kitchen foil. Place in the refridgerator until well chilled. Coat fat with toasted breadcrumbs before serving.
IMPORT ANT When buying a joint of meat, make sure that it will fit the size of the slow crock pot. It should fit into the crock pot so that when it is covered with liquid it will still be 2.5cm below the rim of the pot. The joint must not stick out above the rim and there should be enough room to cover the meat with water. The shape of the meat is just as important as the weight.
Irish stew
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
4 8 lamb chops 2 large 4 onions, sliced 11/2 tsp 3 tsp mixed herbs 1 2 large parsnip 550g 1 kg carrots, thickly sliced 750g 1.5 kg potatoes, quartered 750ml 1 litre hot vegetable stock 2 3 leeks, sliced
Remove any excess fat from the chops and then place in a pan with the onions. Brown chops on each side. Sprinkle over the mixed herbs. Add parsnip, carrots, potatoes, leeks and pour over the stock. Bring to a simmer. Transfer all the ingredients to the crock pot and place into the slow cooker base. Place the lid onto the crock pot. Cook for approx. 5-8 hours.
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Lamb with lentils
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
425g 800g carrots, sliced 125g 225g parsnips, sliced 1 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 2 bay leaf 125g 250g orange lentils, soaked for
1 hour salt and freshly ground black pepper 200ml 400ml red wine 750g 1.5kg lamb leg fillet cubed 3 tbsp 4 tbsp soy sauce 200g 300g button mushrooms parsley sprigs to garnish
Place the carrots, parsnips, garlic, bay leaf and drained lentils in the slow crock pot and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the wine after bringing to simmering point in a pan. Brush the meat all over with the soy sauce and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on top of the vegetables. Place crock pot into the slow cooker base and replace the lid. Cook for approx. 6-8 hours. Add the mushrooms for the last 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Garnish with parsley and serve with a crisp green salad.
Sausage Pot
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
2 tbsp 3 tbsp oil 750g 1.5kg sausage 1 2 large onions, finely chopped 3 4 carrots, thinly sliced 2 2 leek, sliced 3 tbsp 5 tbsp flour 400ml 1 litre beef stock 3 tbsp 5 tbsp chutney 2 tbsp 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Desserts
Rice pudding
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
25g 40g butter 100g 150g pudding rice 100g 150g sugar 1 litre 11/2 litre milk Pinch of nutmeg
Butter the inside of the slow crock pot. Add all ingredients and stir. Place crock pot on the slow cooker base and cover with the lid. Cook for approx. 3-4 hours.
Fruit compote
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
275g 500g dried mixed fruit, such as apples,
prunes, pears, apricots and peaches. 30g 60g sultanas 30g 60g raisins 20g 35g flaked almonds 3 tbsp 5 tbsp caster sugar 625ml 1 litre water 3 tbsp 5 tbsp cointreau
Place all ingredients, except the cointreau, in the slow crock pot. As the apple rings tend to float to the surface and may discolour, put them at the bottom. Cook for approx. 5-7 hours. Transfer the fruit to a serving dish and allow to cool. Cool the fruit first before putting into a cut-glass dish. Stir in the cointreau and serve chilled.
In a pan quickly brown the sausages on all sides in the oil. Add the onions, carrots and leeks and gently saute until softened, but not browned. Stir in the flour and cook on a low heat until the oil is absorbed. Slowly add the stock, and bring to the boil, stirring continuously until thickened. Stir in the chutney, worcestershire sauce and seasoning.Transfer all ingredients to the slow crock pot and place into the slow cooker base. Cover with the lid and cook for approx. 5-8 hours. If the sausages contain a lot of fat, any excess can be removed from the surface of the finished dish with kitchen paper.
Vegetarian curry
2.5 litres 4.5 litres
3 tbsp 5 tbsp cooking oil 2 4 large onions, chopped 1 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tsp 5 tsp curry powder 275g 600g lentils 200ml 2 litre white stock 2 tsp 3 tsp lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 4 carrots, diced 2 2 apple, peeled, cored and
50g 125g sultanas Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the onion, carrots and garlic
lightly. Add the curry powder. Cook gently for one minute. Stir in the stock, lemon juice, salt, pepper and lentils. Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 3 minutes. Transfer all ingredients to the crock pot and place into the slow cooker base. Stir in the apples and sultanas. Place lid on the slow cooker. Cook for approx. 5-8 hours. Ensure that the vegetables are immersed during cooking.
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Weight/volume conversion table
gtooz
5 0.2 10 0.35 100 3.5 500 17.6 1000 (1Kg) 35
Cleaning your slow cooker
The crock pot may be washed in a dishwasher or wash by hand in hot soapy water. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners.
Wash the glass lid in hot soapy water, using a sponge or dish cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
ml to floz
50 1.7 100 3.4 200 7 500 17 1000 (1L) 35
Do not immerse the electrical base in water or any other liquid.
The base may be wiped clean as follows. Unplug the base from the mains. Wipe the base over gently with a dish cloth.
Ensure that the plug and electrical connections remain dry at all times.
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Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only.
Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design.
The Company, therefore, reserves the right to change the specification of its models at any time.
Morphy Richards Limited, Mexborough, South Y orkshire, England, S64 8AJ
448/8117/01 Rev 3
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