General Slow Cooker Tips

Oven Time --------------- Slow Cooker High --------------- Slow Cooker Low
                                       (high setting = 300* F)                  (low setting = 200* F)
15 - 30 min -------------   1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hrs ------------------  4 - 6 hrs
35 - 45 min --------------   2 - 3 hrs  ----------------------     6 -8 hrs
50min - 3 hrs  -----------   4 -5 hrs   ------------------------    8 - 18 hrs

Food   -------------------- Slow Cooker High -------------- Slow Cooker Low

Pot Roast .............................. 4 -5 hrs ................................. 8 - 12 hrs
Stew...................................... 5 - 6 hrs ..............................  10 - 12 hrs
Ribs....................................... 5 - 6 hrs ................................ 8 - 9 hrs
Swiss Steak .......................... 5 - 6 hrs ................................ 10 - 12 hrs
Casserole ............................. 2 - 4 hrs ................................ 4 - 9 hrs
Rice ...................................... 2 - 3 hrs................................ 5 - 9 hrs
Meat Loaf ............................. 3 - 4 hrs ...............................8 - 10 hrs
Chicken ............................... 3 - 4 hrs .................................. 7 - 10 hrs
Vegetables in liquid ............... 1 - 3 hrs ............................... 2 - 4 hrs
Baked Potato ........................ 2 - 4 hrs .............................. 8 - 10 hrs

Common Substitutions

If you don't have:..........................................................................Use:

1 cup cake flour...........................................................................1 cup minus 2 tbs all purpose flour
1 tbs cornstarch (for thickening)....................................................2 tbs all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder............................................................1/2 tsp cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 pkg active dry yeast..............................................................1 cake compressed yeast
1 cup sugar...................................................................1 cup brown sugar OR 2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs..................................3/4 cup soft bread crumbs OR 1/4 cup cracker crumbs
1 cup honey...............................................................1 1/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water, heated to dissolve
1 cup corn syrup.........................................................1 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water, heated to dissolve
1 sq. (1oz) unsweetened chocolate.................................3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 tbs butter
1 cup whipping cream, whipped.........................................2 cup whipped dessert topping
1 cup buttermilk..................................................................1 tbs lemon juice or vinegar plus enough whole
                                                                                    milk to make 1 cup (let stand 5 minutes before using)
1 cup whole milk..........................................................1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water
1 cup light cream............................................................1 tbs melted butter plus enough milk to make 1 cup
1 cup tomato sauce........................................................1/3 cup tomato paste plus 1/2 cup water
1 cup tomato juice..........................................................1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water
1 sml onion, chopped (1/3 cup).......................................1 tsp onion powder OR 1 tbs dried minced onion
1 tsp dry mustard (in cooked mixtures)..................................1 tbs prepared mustard
1 tsp dried herbs...................................................................1 tbs fresh herbs

Chicken Pot Pie

2 refrigerated pie crust
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 - 3 cup shredded, cooked chicken or turkey
2 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Cook bottom pie crust according to package directions using 9inch pie pan. Once bottom crust is cooked heat oven to 425*. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. cook stirring constantly until bubbly and thickened. Add chicken and vegetables, remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into crust lined pan. Top with second crust and cut slits in several places.Bake at 425* for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

What I did different: I just made a few small holes in the top crust instead of slits.

Peanut Butter Popcorn

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lite corn syrup or honey
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
Bring sugar and corn syrup to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well, pour over 2 qts. popcorn.

What I did different: I use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky.