Comment gérer le liquide en mijoteuse

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

• Dish ingredients
• Stock or other liquid
• Measuring cup
• Spoon
• Ladle

Étape par étape

1. 1

   Account for moisture from vegetables, meat and tomatoes, then measure less added liquid.

   • Matériel: Slow cooker, measuring cup and spoon.
   • Chaleur: No heat.
   • Temps: 2–5 minutes.
   • Aspect: Liquid sits below or around the food, not necessarily over it.
   • Si ça tourne mal: Too much liquid at the start makes thin sauce.
   • Prêt quand: Liquid sits below or around the food, not necessarily over it.

2. 2

   Cook with the lid closed; check only near the end.

   • Matériel: Slow cooker with lid and timer.
   • Chaleur: LOW or HIGH as directed.
   • Temps: Follow the dish's cooking time.
   • Aspect: The sauce grows as ingredients release moisture.
   • Si ça tourne mal: Frequent lid lifting extends cooking time.
   • Prêt quand: The sauce grows as ingredients release moisture.

3. 3

   Stir, then add a little liquid or reduce uncovered if the model permits.

   • Matériel: Spoon, tongs or thermometer as needed.
   • Chaleur: Off.
   • Temps: 5–15 minutes.
   • Aspect: The consistency is full-bodied and adjustable in small steps.
   • Si ça tourne mal: A large late addition dilutes flavor.
   • Prêt quand: The consistency is full-bodied and adjustable in small steps.

Si ce n'est pas comme prévu

• Too much liquid at the start makes thin sauce.
• Frequent lid lifting extends cooking time.
• A large late addition dilutes flavor.

Sécurité alimentaire

Measure hot liquids carefully and never fill above the appliance's maximum line.