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2008-12-09 5:36 PM

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Subject: HELP! I just got a crock pot
Anyone have some good recipes.


2008-12-09 5:44 PM
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This is by far one of my favorite cookbooks. Lots of easy (most crockpot recipes are), healthy recipes. Even if you're not into the veggie thing, there are tons of things in here. Soups, great bean and lentil recipes and even a lasagna!

I love it. I'm going to try the lasagna this week.

http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Vegetarian-Slow-Cooker-Recipes/dp/1558322566/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b

2008-12-09 5:55 PM
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Ropa Vieja: This is killer if you like pot roast.

1 white onion, sliced and diced
1 red onion, sliced and diced
1 green pepper, sliced and diced
5-8lb pot roast, preferably a 7 bone roast bone-in or spoon roast. Chuck would work

Heat the pot high. Warm 2TBSP Olive oil, then saute the onions until soft and clearing. Saute the peppers until soft.

Salt and pepper the roast. Remove the vegetables from the pot and brown the roast on all sides. Return the vegetables. Turn down the heat to simmer.

Add 2 cans low-fat, low salt beef broth and enough water to just not quite cover the roast. Add 1 8oz jar sliced green salad olives (brine and all) and 2 oz capers. Chop 3oz cilantro and add.

Simmer about 4-6 hours. Go for a long bike ride in the cold and return. Hop in the shower.

When done, it should shread with 2 forks. Serve with a nice crusty bread, serve with the strained olives and caper sauce (some drippings, but a slotted spoon sorts it nicely), brown rice and a hearty red wine.

Edited by pitt83 2008-12-09 6:09 PM
2008-12-09 6:07 PM
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Subject: RE: HELP! I just got a crock pot
I looked up "crock pot recipes" on the internet and found TONS (this was several years ago).  I love them (AND the crock pot!).  Crock pot BBQ ribs are amazing....
2008-12-09 7:23 PM
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Subject: RE: HELP! I just got a crock pot
I've actually done a BBQ beef brisket in the crockpot and it came out fabulous...if you're into that sort of thing.
2008-12-09 7:32 PM
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Subject: RE: HELP! I just got a crock pot

Definitely need to find the rib and brisket recipes...mmm bbqLaughing



2008-12-09 7:49 PM
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lambertjeff - 2008-12-09 7:32 PM

Definitely need to find the rib and brisket recipes...mmm bbqLaughing




Well the basic recipe that I followed for the brisket, was an Emeril recipe that I got off of the Food Network website. But I kinda modified it for a crockpot, because the original recipe called for baking it in the oven...which I thought would dry it out too much.

Basically, I took a small brisket (I used a 2-3lb piece of meat, since I'm only feeding 2 people) and rubbed Emeril Essence (you can find this in the spice department at the grocery store) all over it. I wrapped it up tightly in saran wrap and put it in the fridge overnight. The next morning, I prepared the crockpot - put in roughly equal parts of beef stock and your favorite bbq sauce mixed together...I used enough to cover the meat. I had to cut the brisket into a few smaller chunks because my crockpot is small. Place the meat into the stock/bbq sauce, and cook on low for 8 hours. When it's done, I sliced it against the grain...actually, the meat was so tender...it basically fell apart as I was cutting it! Then I used some of the stock/bbq mixture to make more sauce on the side. I spooned out a few ladels of the mix into a saucepan, and added more bbq sauce to it...heat it on low until warm enough. That's pretty much it. I served it on buns, but it was mighty tasty on its own too. Had enough leftovers for 2 more days.
2008-12-10 12:29 AM
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WOW...that last post had me completely drooling lol

 Thank you so much for the recipe I cant wait to try it!

2008-12-10 8:09 AM
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Subject: RE: HELP! I just got a crock pot

I know we have 3 or 4 cookboks specifically for the crock pot, I will get the titles when I get home.  We use it all the time.

2008-12-10 9:50 AM
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Soups are very easy in the crock pot. Put everything in raw (veggies, beans, broth, whatever), set it at "low" before you go to work. When you get home it is done!

I just discovered the crock pot earlier this year

2008-12-10 10:00 AM
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My sis got one and loves it. I think I should get one too...would certainly make cooking less of a hassle, esp. with triathloning. She's an accountant and works long hours and doesn't like to cook. I love to cook, but I just don't have a lot of time to do it.



2008-12-10 11:14 AM
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nscrbug - 2008-12-09 8:49 PM
lambertjeff - 2008-12-09 7:32 PM

Definitely need to find the rib and brisket recipes...mmm bbqLaughing

Well the basic recipe that I followed for the brisket, was an Emeril recipe that I got off of the Food Network website. But I kinda modified it for a crockpot, because the original recipe called for baking it in the oven...which I thought would dry it out too much. Basically, I took a small brisket (I used a 2-3lb piece of meat, since I'm only feeding 2 people) and rubbed Emeril Essence (you can find this in the spice department at the grocery store) all over it. I wrapped it up tightly in saran wrap and put it in the fridge overnight. The next morning, I prepared the crockpot - put in roughly equal parts of beef stock and your favorite bbq sauce mixed together...I used enough to cover the meat. I had to cut the brisket into a few smaller chunks because my crockpot is small. Place the meat into the stock/bbq sauce, and cook on low for 8 hours. When it's done, I sliced it against the grain...actually, the meat was so tender...it basically fell apart as I was cutting it! Then I used some of the stock/bbq mixture to make more sauce on the side. I spooned out a few ladels of the mix into a saucepan, and added more bbq sauce to it...heat it on low until warm enough. That's pretty much it. I served it on buns, but it was mighty tasty on its own too. Had enough leftovers for 2 more days.

That sounds really delicious.  I'm going to have to try it.

2008-12-10 1:17 PM
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OK since we're doing BBQ---I got a pretty good one from Food Network for pulled pork in the crock pot---I was very pleased with how easy/good/tender it was the first time I made it (it was a huge hit for father-in-law's birthday...).  I've doubled the recipe and it worked just fine---

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced
3 pounds pork butt, rinsed and patted dry
Salt and pepper
1 cup barbeque sauce (use your favorite...)
1/2 cup yellow mustard
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
hamburger buns, for serving


Place onions in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker. Season pork butt with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker on top of onions, fat side up.

In a medium bowl, stir together barbeque sauce, mustard, tomato paste, chicken broth and lime juice. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours.

Remove pork and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Use forks to pull apart the pork for serving.


2008-12-10 5:19 PM
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Yummm...that BBQ pork sounds fabulous! I'll have to give that one a try. After having such great success with the brisket, I've been wanting to try pulled pork in the crockpot.
2008-12-10 5:38 PM
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I've got apples in there right now for homemade applesauce! The apple cinammon smell is wonderful! I can't wait! Whoo hoo! Yummy.

 

2008-12-10 7:53 PM
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Here's one of my favorites

 

French dip

Ingredients

  • Rump Roast
  • Beef Broth
  • Buns

Directions

  • Season roast with salt and pepper
  • Put roast in covered baking dish/pan/roaster (whatever you have)
  • Put roast in oven at 100 degrees when you go to bed, let it cook overnight (I put a little water in the bottom of the roaster
  • In the morning – put the roast in a crock pot with two cans of beef broth
  • Cook on low until you are ready to eat
  • Slice up the beef
  • Use the broth for the au jus


Edited by lastcall2003 2008-12-10 7:54 PM


2008-12-10 7:57 PM
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beef vegetable curry in the crockpot was tonight's dinner:

sauteed a large onion, sliced carrots in pan, then added some curry powder, brown sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, diced chili pepper, minced garlic and grated fresh ginger.

Transfer to crockpot. Add 3 cans chickpeas, one diced green bell, cubed stew beef, can no salt added diced tomatos, one baking potato peeled and cubed, and one can veggie broth

Cooked on low for 8 hours, then at the end stir in a cup or so of light coconut milk and salt/pepper to season.



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2008-12-10 10:12 PM
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My fave,

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans Campbells Cream of Chicken soup

Turn it on low and go.

Or If you need it sooner, high for the first hour and then turn it down to low.

Serve over rice or mashed potates or stand alone. I love egg noodles, personally.
2008-12-11 12:24 PM
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Try this:

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 slices swiss cheese

1 box Stove Top stuffing for chicken

1 can cream of mushroom soup mixed with 1/2 cup milk

 

Spray crockpot with cooking spray, place chicken in crockpot, place cheese on top of chicken.  Dump in the soup and milk, and top with the box of stuffing.  Drizzle a little melted butter over the stuffing, cook on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is done.

2008-12-12 6:13 AM
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MaesMama - 2008-12-10 11:12 PM My fave, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cans Campbells Cream of Chicken soup Turn it on low and go. Or If you need it sooner, high for the first hour and then turn it down to low. Serve over rice or mashed potates or stand alone. I love egg noodles, personally.

I do something similar to this and love it.  I usually add water, quinoa, and mushrooms.

2008-12-12 8:52 AM
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I want a crock pot for Christmas!!

I knew Comet was going to reply to this thread. Her vegetarian soups are da BOMB!



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Skippy74 - 2008-12-10 2:17 PM

OK since we're doing BBQ---I got a pretty good one from Food Network for pulled pork in the crock pot---I was very pleased with how easy/good/tender it was the first time I made it (it was a huge hit for father-in-law's birthday...).  I've doubled the recipe and it worked just fine---

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced
3 pounds pork butt, rinsed and patted dry
Salt and pepper
1 cup barbeque sauce (use your favorite...)
1/2 cup yellow mustard
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
hamburger buns, for serving


Place onions in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker. Season pork butt with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker on top of onions, fat side up.

In a medium bowl, stir together barbeque sauce, mustard, tomato paste, chicken broth and lime juice. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours.

Remove pork and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Use forks to pull apart the pork for serving.




DING! DING! We have a winner! Made this yesterday and it's terrific..

Mmm, I have leftovers for lunch today too!
2008-12-15 9:18 AM
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you can't go wrong with just about any combination of veggies...  season to taste, then go for along ride and return to the feast...

 

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2008-12-16 8:50 AM
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Mmmmm... good recipes here to try!!

My favorite - tastes good and oh-so-easy!

 

Cuban Pork Roast:

1 pork roast/pork tenderloin … the one I get is usually around 2lbs, but doesn’t matter a whole lot... much bigger roast might require more of the other ingredients.

Italian dressing (I use a light version to cut calories)
1 can black beans
1 can diced tomatoes (optional – originally recipe didn’t call for it)

Put the roast in the slow cooker (if I have time/motivation I might trim fat off of it first).  Dump as much Italian dressing on as you want (I usually do 1/3-1/2 bottle).  Then put the can of black beans in (I rinse them just a little bit), then the can of tomatoes.

Cook on low for 8 hours.  Shred meat when done.

I do different things with it:  serve it over brown rice, put into a tortilla and make a taco, put on rolls for a sandwich.  And the leftovers are good both heated up and cold (at least, to my taste).

 

2008-12-16 11:56 AM
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nscrbug - 2008-12-09 8:49 PM
lambertjeff - 2008-12-09 7:32 PM

Definitely need to find the rib and brisket recipes...mmm bbqLaughing

Well the basic recipe that I followed for the brisket, was an Emeril recipe that I got off of the Food Network website. But I kinda modified it for a crockpot, because the original recipe called for baking it in the oven...which I thought would dry it out too much. Basically, I took a small brisket (I used a 2-3lb piece of meat, since I'm only feeding 2 people) and rubbed Emeril Essence (you can find this in the spice department at the grocery store) all over it. I wrapped it up tightly in saran wrap and put it in the fridge overnight. The next morning, I prepared the crockpot - put in roughly equal parts of beef stock and your favorite bbq sauce mixed together...I used enough to cover the meat. I had to cut the brisket into a few smaller chunks because my crockpot is small. Place the meat into the stock/bbq sauce, and cook on low for 8 hours. When it's done, I sliced it against the grain...actually, the meat was so tender...it basically fell apart as I was cutting it! Then I used some of the stock/bbq mixture to make more sauce on the side. I spooned out a few ladels of the mix into a saucepan, and added more bbq sauce to it...heat it on low until warm enough. That's pretty much it. I served it on buns, but it was mighty tasty on its own too. Had enough leftovers for 2 more days.

I made this last night.  It was really tasty!!!

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