Slow cooker

Slow cookers are still the ultimate kitchen appliance that cooks your stews, soups or even cook ribs for you while you get to do other things.

How to use a slow cooker

With a slow cooker, you can create tasty meals without being tied to the stove.
Slow cookers generally have 3 settings (low, high and warm). For most pork cuts, plan for about 8 hours at the low setting or 4 hours at high.
To enhance the flavour, sear meat first in a hot skillet.
Remember to lightly coat the meat in flour before searing, which will create a thicker sauce.

Cooking basics

The thermometer is a cheap and easy to use tool that allows you to always have the right temperature according to your tastes.

Medium-rare

The meat’s internal temperature must reach between 60 °C and 64 °C (140 °F and 147 °F)
Medium

The meat’s internal temperature must reach between 65 °C to 69 °C (149 °F to 156 °F)
Well-done

The meat’s internal temperature must reach between 70 °C and 74 °C (158 °F to 165 °F)

Cuts	Cook time
Chops	Heat some oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Sear chops for about 1 minute on each side. Transfer the chops into the slow cooker and cover the food with broth. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 70 ^oC (160 ^oF).
Ribs	Section into portions of three ribs each, so that they fit into the slow cooker. Place the ribs in the slow cooker and cover with broth. Cover and cook for 7–9 hours on low, or 3–5 hours on high.
Cubes	Heat some oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Brown cubes on all side for 3–4 minutes. Transfer the seared meat into the slow cooker and cover with broth. Cover and cook 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Butt	Heat some oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Sear the meat about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to the slow cooker and cover ingredients with broth. Cover and cook for 7–8 hours on low, or 5–6 hours on high.
Shoulder	Place the meat in the slow cooker and cover with broth. Cover and cook 8–10 hours at low or 4–5 hours at high.
Tenderloin	Heat some oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown the meat on all sides. Place the tenderloin in the slow cooker and cover ingredients with broth. Cover and cook for about 2 hours on low.
Ham	Remove netting from ham. Place ham in slow cooker and add broth to 2 in. (5 cm.) below the slow cooker’s rim. Cook for 9–10 hours on low, or until ham pulls apart easily with a fork. Stir halfway through cooking.
Cheek	Place cheeks in the slow cooker and cover with broth. Cover and cook for 6–8 hours on low, or 4 hours on high.
Loin	Place loin (cut into strips, cubes or slices) in the slow cooker and cover with broth. Cover and cook for 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Osso buco	Place the osso buco in slow cooker and cover with broth. Cover and cook 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Slow cooker

How to use a slow cooker

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