What should I put in my crockpot?
Its a cold blustery day in PA and I'd like to put something in the crockpot and just let it cook all day. I've never actually made anything in a crockpot and I'm not sure where to start. I've got chicken, beef and pork in my freezer and various other things in my pantry. Any suggestions?
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14 Comments:
a chuck roast with carrots, turnips, onions, whole garlic cloves, celery, potatoes, and some beef broth. or some chicken soup. when its done throw some dumplings on top and let them cook. i could go on and on.
dearrie at 10:53AM on 11/22/08
Beans with a ham bone talking about smelling up the house real nice or maybe chili..
Markbb at 12:19PM on 11/22/08
Pulled pork! Pork shoulder, rubbed with spices, cooked long and slow, then add some sauce, pull it, pile it up on buns with slaw! Yum!
Maureen at 12:32PM on 11/22/08
sauerkraut with kielbasa, pork, and a can of yuengling...my favorite new year's meal.
gastronomeg at 3:16PM on 11/22/08
Hmm, pulled pork is a good idea, although I prefer it done in the smoker so it can get a nice hard bark.
I'd say go with chili. It'll make your house smell amazing, it tastes best when cooked all day, and it's such a nice comfort food on a cold, cold, wet day.
nightowl at 3:36PM on 11/22/08
I agree with nightowl, chili is the way to go, it just gets better and better in the slow cooker. On another note here's an interesting slow cooker remark, "She has to pace herself," suggested veteran Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman. "She wants a career made in a Crock-Pot, not a microwave." This was in regards to Sarah Palin's future from CNN article:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/22/palin.popularity.oprah.ap/index.html
I wonder if Howard Bragman is a foodie?
dhorst at 4:31PM on 11/22/08
Thanks everyone, I did the chili yesterday and I'm doing the pork today!
Rhiannon at 10:43AM on 11/23/08
Thanks everyone, I did the chili yesterday and I'm doing the pork today!
Rhiannon at 10:43AM on 11/23/08
Thanks everyone, I did the chili yesterday and I'm doing the pork today!
Rhiannon at 10:44AM on 11/23/08
Thanks everyone, I did the chili yesterday and it smelled great and tasted even better, and I'm doing the pork today! I'd appreciate any more great suggestions!
Rhiannon at 10:45AM on 11/23/08
crock pot sauce is great, canned tomatoes, puree, paste, herbs and make meatballs and put them in raw, after 6 hrs or so you will have wonderful sauce.
joanpieroni2 at 5:41PM on 11/23/08
You could try an easy and flavorful chicken and dumplings. For best flavor? Use a rotisserie chicken from your local grocer. Pull of big chunks of meat. Dice the skin (yum) real tiny. Throw in onion, celery, garlic and a can or two of chicken broth.
And for dumplings: 2 C flour, tablespoon of baking powder, tbsp salt, 1 egg, tbsp oil, tbsp dried parsley and dash of milk - stir well and knead out very thin. Slice into strips of dumplings and boil for 5-8 minutes in salty water. Add to your stews or potroasts!
Violindy at 8:34AM on 11/24/08
Stephanie O'Dea has a fantastic Crock-Potting blog, http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/
There's a recipe a day, and discussion of results, both negative and positive.
littlestcapy at 10:38AM on 11/24/08
Easiest meal ever:
Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
2-3 lb. skinless chicken pieces
1 20-oz. can pineapple chunks
Dash of ground ginger
1 C. teriyaki sauce
Directions
Place chicken in the crockpot. Pour remaining ingredients on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours (4-5 hours if using boneless chicken breasts).
Hillary
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Chew on That at 11:59AM on 11/24/08