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here's a nice crockpot recipe for the masses

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"Autumn Harvest Sausage and Cabbage Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours Prep Time: 30 minutes YIELD Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1 package (12 ounces) reduced-fat pork sausage 8 cups chopped red cabbage (1 small head) 3 potatoes, diced 3 apples, diced 1 onion, sliced 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves PREPARATION: Brown sausage in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat; drain fat. Combine sausage and remaining ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Spoon mixture into slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until potatoes are tender. "

12/19/2011 8:39:08 PM

I've been cooking chilis for a few years now in my crocker and they are great.

I want to try pork, ribs, chicken, etc now.

Can you put raw meat in the crock or do you guys grill/oven/stove them first?


With pigs and chickens i worry it doesnt get hot enough to kill the bacteria.

[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 3:48 AM. Reason : a]

12/21/2011 3:47:54 AM

^I've been eating dishes based on raw meat cooked on low for 8 hours my whole life and haven't died or gotten sick yet

12/21/2011 5:48:19 AM

they are perfect for raw meat. if you are worried, use a meat thermometer to make sure.

12/21/2011 7:11:38 AM

The only thing I've ever precooked before putting it in a crock pot is ground beef(any ground meat for that matter) and that's just to cook the fat off. You can brown meat to give it a better look but its not required.

12/21/2011 7:26:05 AM

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"Can you put raw meat in the crock or do you guys grill/oven/stove them first?"

When I put any kind of beef in a crock pot, I will sear each side in a skillet (30 seconds to one minute), just until it's brown. I do this to seal in juices add in flavor. The crockpot is very efficient for cooking things through.

[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 9:20 AM. Reason : ]

12/21/2011 9:15:52 AM

Alton Brown says that doesn't actually seal in juices, just adds flavor.

12/21/2011 9:18:54 AM

12/21/2011 9:39:38 AM

Just made chicken salsa.

Just got some of that "hot fresh salsa" from Harris Teeter, dry rubbed two chicken breasts (cajun) and put them in with half a tub of salsa on top of it. cooked for 6 hours and pulled apart chicken with a fork. added in some corn and black beens and served on tortillas with sour creme, lettuce and a little salsa (other salsa gets absorbed in the chicken). it was cheap, easy and pretty tasty.

12/21/2011 9:55:37 AM

Do you think it would affect it too much if you added the beans and the corn (drained) to the crockpot? Cause that sounds really good, but I'd likely put these in too, if it wouldn't make it too mushy.

12/21/2011 9:57:56 AM

black beens

12/21/2011 11:10:18 AM

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12/21/2011 11:10:53 AM

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"Alton Brown says that doesn't actually seal in juices, just adds flavor. "

Yep. I remember a few years ago they had a really interesting story on NPR on the science being searing and braising meats. Of course now I can't find the damn podcast There was also a great one on the science of cooking with garlic.



[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 11:19 AM. Reason : Here's the garlic one at least: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128268496]

12/21/2011 11:18:57 AM

I know some of you probably got slow cookers for Christmas.

Bring on the recipes!

12/25/2011 2:36:00 PM

Maillard Reaction ftw. If you are doing any kind of braised meat and don't do it you should have your slow cooker taken away


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction

12/26/2011 10:15:30 AM

1 package McCormicks country style chicken mix
1/3 cup flour
2 cups water

Whisk above till smooth

5 chicken thigh filets
3 bacon strips

Place bacon strips on the bottom of the crock pot
Brown chicken both sides
Place chicken in crock pot
Poured mixture on top
Cook on high. 3-4 hours

12/27/2011 5:59:51 PM

Yum!!

12/27/2011 7:45:17 PM

i'm trying this one for dinner tomorrow night

http://tinyurl.com/742g9xz

1/2/2012 6:58:28 PM

If you haven't made this before you really should try it. Made it for the UFC friday and everyone loved it.


I strayed slightly from the recipe adding some of my typical chili ingredients like squash, okra, chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, serranos, habaneros, green peppers, and olive oil.

The taco seasoning was a great touch though that I hadn't tried before.


http://redsie05.blogspot.com/2010/10/ww-crock-pot-chicken-taco-chili.html

[Edited on January 2, 2012 at 7:07 PM. Reason : a]

1/2/2012 7:05:38 PM

that looks amazing... i'll have to try that

1/2/2012 7:57:05 PM

Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

* 1/2 cup green pepper , chopped
* 1/2 cup onion , chopped
* 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
* 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
* 1 1/2 cups milk
* 1 lb Velveeta cheese , cubed
* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli

Directions:

1. Saute onion and green pepper in butter.
2. Combine all ingredients on low in crockpot for 3-4 hours. Do not add salt.

http://www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-cheese-soup-for-the-crock-pot-348190

1/2/2012 9:52:46 PM

I want to make chicken noodle soup that is heavy on the veggies

1/2/2012 10:16:33 PM

i got some venison meat in the freezer and im thinking of making a stew ... anyone have any good recipes that have turned out well

trying to keep it from tasting too gamey

1/3/2012 12:15:14 AM

OH! My CEO texted me that he was bringing me venison tomorrow! WANT TO GO TO WORK, NOW!

[Edited on January 3, 2012 at 12:18 AM. Reason : your results are relevant to my interests!]

1/3/2012 12:17:41 AM

ooooh this reminds me that I have an email from Real Simple with 40 soup recipes

I love soup (NOT A CASSEROLE ANDYMAC) but I don't like it from a can...which keeps me from making it often

[Edited on January 3, 2012 at 12:18 AM. Reason : my grammar sucks tonight]

1/3/2012 12:18:11 AM

Wait, are those can resipes...


DELETE it!

1/3/2012 12:19:35 AM

If you're going to cook venison in a crock pot add some pork fat in as well.

1/3/2012 7:33:24 AM

^hell no. venison chili is perfect. adding pork fat would make it taste way too fatty. (of course i much prefer a lean chili to a greasy chili.

1/3/2012 11:36:01 AM

anyone have any good corn chowder recipes for the crock pot?

1/3/2012 12:03:51 PM

Has anyone made jambalaya in their crock pot? I might try doing that later this week. This recipe looks like a good starting point:

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"1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails Directions In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme. Cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on Low, or 3 to 4 hours on High. Stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time."

Weird, just realized this recipe doesn't have any rice. WHERE'S THE RICE?!

[Edited on January 3, 2012 at 12:13 PM. Reason : a]

1/3/2012 12:09:52 PM

i always make the rice separate and then pour the jambalaya over it on my plate

1/3/2012 12:20:41 PM

rice + crock pot = kind of gross

1/3/2012 12:23:18 PM

^^ Yeah that's usually what I do too. Keep the rice from getting gummy. Just weird they don't mention rice at all in the recipe. Guess they just assume everyone knows to serve it over rice.

1/3/2012 12:25:39 PM

they just assume everyone knows to serve it over rice.

1/3/2012 12:53:10 PM

I always eat my jambalaya without rice because it didn't call for it in the recipe

1/3/2012 2:23:57 PM

Y'all know there are people out there that if it's not explicitly stated in the directions they won't do it. You should check out the rageaholics on Amazon reviewing cookbooks sometime. Bitches be crazy.

1/3/2012 2:29:12 PM

Successful crock pot recipe was successful

JCASHFAN was a bit hesitant on it when he first saw it but it tasted so good

1/3/2012 8:43:56 PM

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"venison chili is perfect"

Not talking about chili

1/3/2012 8:44:59 PM

Any clear winner recipe in this thread or personal favorite?

1/3/2012 10:18:55 PM

the pumpkin chili was excellent, although i didn't use a crock pot... used my dutch oven.

1/3/2012 10:20:00 PM

The basic vegetable soup was fantastic, although I added more stuff and cooked it in a pot, since my crockpot was too small for so much. Also good was the brunswick stew.

1/3/2012 10:25:43 PM

deemarie made the chicken taco chili yesterday. i like my chili a little thicker, so she added a small can of tomato paste. it was excellent.

1/5/2012 9:42:03 AM

so are there such things a small roasts? i would like to do a pot roast but all the cuts at my grocer are huge and there are only two of us.



simple easy crock pot chili is what i'm having tonight. It's stupidly simple, but I love it and a fresh baked bread bowl makes it all that much better. I can't wait for dinner tonight!!!

1/5/2012 10:03:17 AM

^^you can also add a can of refried beans to thicken it up. (the fat free kinds are actually pretty healthy too)

1/5/2012 10:05:07 AM

^^ Take the roast you're interested over to the butcher and ask him to cut it in half. I have done this before at Harris Teeter with no issues. Once I even went to the guy and said, "I need a butt that will fit in my crock pot," and he pulled one out of the fridge in the back and cut it perfect for me.

1/5/2012 12:56:29 PM

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"so are there such things a small roasts? i would like to do a pot roast but all the cuts at my grocer are huge and there are only two of us. "

Leftovers are the best part of crockpottery!

1/5/2012 9:14:47 PM

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"so are there such things a small roasts? i would like to do a pot roast but all the cuts at my grocer are huge and there are only two of us. "

Do you not have a freezer?

1/6/2012 7:46:13 AM

Does anyone have a recipe for leg of lamb roast?

1/24/2012 10:28:38 PM

i made the chicken taco chili posted way above... it was awesome

i used plain no-fat greek yogurt in place of sour cream, a little low-fat cheddar, and avocado for toppings. then i put it all in a corn tortilla. soooooo yummy.

1/24/2012 10:45:44 PM

^^ I have a couple, but they don't call for a crock pot. Almost a shame to crockpot a leg of lamb when you can braise it to a nice med-rare/medium. A shank might be better for the crockpot, and you can prepare that in much the same way you would a pot roast.

Made a 3 meat chili in the crock pot last weekend. Tried something different with it and used a small pork shoulder a small beef butt roast and slow cooked them until they fork shreded and added some cured chorizo at the end with the second can of beans. Different, but delicious!

1/25/2012 7:46:07 AM