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Comment empiler correctement dans la mijoteuse

Réponse courte

Put firm roots on the bottom and sides, meat above, and delicate ingredients in late. Usually fill between one-half and three-quarters.

Valable quand

  • The slow cooker is stable and used according to its manual.
  • The lid stays closed for most of the cooking time.
  • Times are guides; texture and a safe core temperature determine doneness.

Ce qu'il te faut

  • Evenly cut ingredients
  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Lid

Étape par étape

  1. 1

    Cut evenly and sort ingredients by cooking time.

    • Matériel: Slow cooker, measuring cup and spoon.
    • Chaleur: No heat.
    • Temps: 2–5 minutes.
    • Aspect: Firm pieces are evenly sized.
    • Si ça tourne mal: Potatoes on top stay hard.
    • Prêt quand: Firm pieces are evenly sized.
  2. 2

    Place roots low, meat in the middle and liquid around them.

    • Matériel: Slow cooker with lid and timer.
    • Chaleur: LOW or HIGH as directed.
    • Temps: Follow the dish's cooking time.
    • Aspect: Slow-cooking ingredients sit closest to the heat.
    • Si ça tourne mal: Delicate vegetables added early dissolve.
    • Prêt quand: Slow-cooking ingredients sit closest to the heat.
  3. 3

    Add delicate vegetables and fresh herbs near the end.

    • Matériel: Spoon, tongs or thermometer as needed.
    • Chaleur: Off.
    • Temps: 5–15 minutes.
    • Aspect: Every layer has the intended bite and tenderness.
    • Si ça tourne mal: Overfilling causes uneven heating.
    • Prêt quand: Every layer has the intended bite and tenderness.

Si ce n'est pas comme prévu

  • Potatoes on top stay hard.
  • Delicate vegetables added early dissolve.
  • Overfilling causes uneven heating.

Sécurité alimentaire

Do not pack an overfilled crock; follow its minimum and maximum marks.

C'est prêt quand: Everything finishes together, without hard roots or dissolved vegetables.