Slow cookers Recipe: Vegetarian
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Slow cookers are not suitable for beans as the temperature is too low to destroy toxins in the beans.
Food should never be left to keep warm in the slow cooker. It should either be served hot, or cooled and refrigerated. Some slow cookers have caused problems because they don't reach a high enough temperature.
Woks
These are ideal for heat sealing and fast cooking. Food should always be kept on the move to prevent overcooking.
Copyright Peter Thomson 2012-May-20
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