Cooking Basics

All you need to know is...

MEDIUM - CLICK - LOW!

Using your new Saladmaster is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Use the correct size of pan - at least two-thirds filled with food. 
2. Preheat pan for pan frying tofu, veggie burgers, tempeh or seitan over medium heat. Start with a cold dry pan for fruits and vegetables. 
3. Listen for the clicking of the vapo-valve. When the valve clicks, reduce heat to low so that the clicking stops. Cook according to recipe instructions or desired doneness. 

COOKING METHOD AND TIPS
It is important to remember that a learning curve is normal and expected while adjusting to the new cooking method. Every burner and every stove have a different temperature at medium and low. A little bit of experimenting is required to find the ‘true’ medium and low settings on each burner. Expect to burn or scorch a few meals while adjusting- the best part is thanks to Saladmaster’s semi-vacuum cooking method you will not transfer the burnt flavor into the rest of the meal! In the event that something does burn that indicates that the medium setting was too high. Simply reduce it for next time. Adding a few tablespoons of water inside the pan before adding your foods will help you with the learning curve.

Water-less Cooking
Although your cookware can be used for all types of cooking, it is especially designed for low moisture cooking known as water-less cooking. The low moisture method is a unique way of cooking foods at lower temperature settings in their own natural moisture.

What Is a Water Seal?
Each utensil has been specially designed to form a water seal with its cover. This seal is the relationship between the cover and the pan when the food in the pan is cooking at the right temperature. The seal prevents vapor from escaping and the moisture drops back into the pan to thoroughly baste foods as they cook.
To form a water seal, begin by heating the pan on medium heat with cover in place. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to the lowest tempature setting. You know the water seal has been formed when the Vapo-Valve stops clicking and the lid will spin easily if the knob is turned.

Tips to Forming Water Seal...

• If the cover does not spin easily, the temperature setting may be to low- increase the setting.
• If the steam escapes from around cover, the temperature setting is too high- reduce the setting.
• If Vapo-Valve continues to click after reducing heat to the lowest setting, a flame tamer or heat diffuser may be needed.
• If the Vapo-Valve isn’t clicking? To insure you have a seal put cover on the pan, pour a few tablespoons of water on top of the cover and spin the lid, the water will run off the cover down to rim to help create a seal.