Slow Cooking

Hoppin’ John

There are many versions of Hoppin’ John, but this is mine.

4 cups of chicken broth
1/2 cups of brown rice

4 pork chops thawed & uncooked, cut in square chunks
1 can of black-eyed peas
1 can of seasoned black beans
1/2 of a large onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons of brown sugar
1/3 cup chipotle lime marinade or cajun seasoning to taste

Put brown rice and 2 cups of chicken broth in the slow cooker, cook on low for 1 hour.

Put all the rest of the ingredients into the crockpot, turn on high for 2 hours, then low for five.

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Jamaican Jerk Pork Slow Cook

Borrowed from Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook, Carol Heding Munson

I’m trying this out today; first time I’ve made this.I’m going to serve this with brown rice and some steamed veggies.

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Medium Crockery Pot
Makes 4 Servings

2 cups (480 mL) fat-free beef broth
2 teaspoons dried minced onions
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
l teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Pinch of ground cloves
1 pound (455 g) pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Pour the broth into the Crockery pot.

In a small bowl, combine the onions, thyme, garlic, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and cloves. Rub the spice mixture into all sides of the pork. Place the pork in the Crockery pot.

Cover and cook on LOW until the pork is cooked through and a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F or 7l degress C, 6 to 8 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Remove to a platter, reserving the broth; keep the pork warm. Pour the broth into a saucepan.

In a small cup whisk together the cold water and cornstarch.

Stir into the broth, and cook, stirring, over medium heat until slightly thickened. Slice the pork and serve topped with the thickened broth.

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Beer Slow-Cooker Chicken

4-6 Chicken Breasts or 1 Whole or cut up Chicken
1 Can of any kind of Beer
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Basil
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

*You can use whatever spices you like

Put all ingredients into crockpot

If frozen cook on high 4-5 hours or low 8-10
If fresh cook on high 3-4 hrs or low 7-8 hours if fresh

Serve with rice and black beans

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Crockpot Chicken And Noodle Soup

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Borrowed from Creatively Domestic via Pinterest.

5 cups of chicken broth (boxed or can is fine)
One 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup onions, chopped fine
1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
1/2 cup carrots, chopped fine
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
One 15 oz can of whole kernel corn, drained
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 1/2 cup Egg noodles
2 cups cooked chicken chopped or 2 cans canned cooked chicken

Add everything but the noodles and cooked chicken to the crock pot on Low for 5-6 hours, the last hour turn on High, and add noodles and chicken.

Here is another version of the recipe:
Boil 4 chicken thighs in about 8 cups of water, make sure they are cooked through. Cool, remove skin and bone and shred with forks. Cool, cover and refrigerate. If you need, add water to the broth to make 5 cups. Add cream of chicken soup. Chop the vegetables, I like everything about the same size, celery, carrots, onions, green onions. Add everything to the pot and forget it for the afternoon, do not add the chicken and noodles -will add them the last hour or so.

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Crock-Pot BBQ Ribs Recipe

The meat falls off the bone as you take them out of the crock pot!

Ingredients:
4 pounds Ribs of your choice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 bottle of sweet baby rays BBQ
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoons oregano

Directions:
In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients except for the ribs themselves.
Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.
Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.

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Creamy Italian Chicken

servings – 6
Estimated Weight Watchers points – 3

  • 6 (4 oz) chicken breasts
  • one envelope dry Italian dressing
  • one 4 oz. can of mushrooms
  • one can of 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
  • 8 oz. fat free cream cheese

Place chicken in the bottom of your crockpot. Mix 1/2 c. water and the salad dressing mix. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3 hours. Mix cream cheese and soup. Stir in mushrooms. Pour over chicken and let cook for 1 hour or until juices run clear. You can cut the time in half by cooking it on high.
Note- There is a lot of sauce. Try cuting up baked potatoes and put the chicken and sauce on top. It would also be good with pasta.

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Lemon Rosemary Chicken for Slow Cooking

Stolen from About.com:

  • 1/2 c. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon. dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon. salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon. pepper
  • 1 1/2 to 2 lbs.boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Pre-prep:
In a large food storage bag, place lemon juice, oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add chicken. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 3 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour marinade over. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until tender, basting occasionally with the marinade, if possible. You may add frozen broccoli and carrots about 1 to 1 1/2 hours before done.

Serves 4 to 6.

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Pot Roast

From the kitchen of: Pat Mineart

  • Pot Roast, thawed
  • Salt and pepper
  • Carrots
  • Potatoes
  • Onions

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place pot roast in pan fat side up. Season with salt/pepper. Add a little water and cook for two hours.

    In the last 45 minutes – add carrots and potatoes.

    In the last half hour, add onions.

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Low Carb Ham and Cheese Strata

From the kitchen of: The Everyday Low Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook.

A classic brunch dish, this strata is a snap to prepare, smells heavenly when cooking, and tastes equally divine. It’s a substantial dish, so don’t hesitate to make it for dinner, too!

Yield: 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 slices low-carb white bread, crusts removed and saved, and square centers divided into 16 triangles, staled (cut up and leave out overnight, or toast briefly in a 250-degree oven)
  • 6 ounces sliced deli ham, roughly chopped
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onions, divided
  • 6 eggs
  • 3-1/4 cups half-and-half cream (1/2 milk, 1/2 cream)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (about 2 shakes)

Grease the slow cooker crock with the butter (leave excess in the crock). Place 8 of the bread triangles into the bottom of the slow cooker; sprinkle in the trimmed-off crusts so that the bottom of the slow cooker is covered with bread.

Add the ham, sprinkling it over the bread to make a thick layer, then add all but 1/2 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the onions over the cheese; top with remaining 8 bread triangles and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce; whisk until blended. Pour the egg mixture over the bread triangles, then sprinkle with remaining onions. Let mixture sit 15 minutes, then sprinkle on reserved 1/2 cup of cheese.

Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Remove the slow cooker lid and let the strata rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Approximate nutritional content:
Calories: 552, Protein: 34g, Net Carbs: 13g,
Fat: 39g, Cholesterol: 316mg, Sodium: 914mg

Cook’s Tip: This recipe is easily adjusted to suit your tastes. Try using cooked chicken, smoked turkey, crabmeat, or salad shrimp instead of the ham. You could also include chopped vegetables such as a little blanched broccoli.

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