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GoodThoughts
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Just bought my first slow cooker
...And I don't know what to do with it. I've been looking at recipes online, but I'm more interested in some of your favorite recipes (not soups though).
Favorite slow cooker recipes, please?
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Posted 7/24/13 1:54 PM  |
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Peaches77
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
I've made slow-cooker lasagna a few times. It's probably the only recipe I've made so far with my slowe cooker.
Slow-Cooker Lasagna
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| Posted 7/24/13 2:14 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
Loooooooove my Crock-Pot. Go on Pinterest..........there are SO many delicious slow cooker recipes.
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| Posted 7/24/13 7:34 PM |
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
If you want to start off with easy slow cooker recipes and still have really yummy food, try the McCormack flavor packets for slow cookers. They are in the spice aisle. All of the ingredients and instructions are on the back. The best is the pulled pork!
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| Posted 7/25/13 8:12 AM |
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princess99
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
Corn on the cob, I just tried it the other night- it was amazing!
Take corn, husk and clean it, wrap in foil, put in crockpot, cover and cook on high 3 hours. Delicious and comes out perfect!
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| Posted 7/25/13 10:15 AM |
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princess99
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
I also just saw a posting that I am going to try tomorrow, one pot steak meal.
Take a thicker cut of steak or pork chops or thick chicken cutlets place in cooker, add A1 or Heinz 57 sauce on top, place foil on top , put in wrapped potatoes, and corn on the cob- can be the frozen variety, wrap in foil, cover cooker, cook on high 6 hours.
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| Posted 7/25/13 10:17 AM |
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GoodThoughts
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
Thnaks for the tips :) I can easily look up recipes or use a slow cooker cook book. I was looking for things people here have made and enjoy. You gave me a few with which to start
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| Posted 7/25/13 11:45 AM |
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b2b777
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
Posted by princess99
I also just saw a posting that I am going to try tomorrow, one pot steak meal.
Take a thicker cut of steak or pork chops or thick chicken cutlets place in cooker, add A1 or Heinz 57 sauce on top, place foil on top , put in wrapped potatoes, and corn on the cob- can be the frozen variety, wrap in foil, cover cooker, cook on high 6 hours.
Do you need to put any water into the slow cooker? Ive always been afraid to leave mine on as if it will burn or explode lol 
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| Posted 7/25/13 12:10 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
Pulled Chicken - about 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 can cherry coke, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce (Sweet and Spicy flavor). Toss everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hrs, Chicken will shred apart. Serve over sliced rolls. Delicious.
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| Posted 7/25/13 6:59 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
Posted by b2b777
Posted by princess99
I also just saw a posting that I am going to try tomorrow, one pot steak meal.
Take a thicker cut of steak or pork chops or thick chicken cutlets place in cooker, add A1 or Heinz 57 sauce on top, place foil on top , put in wrapped potatoes, and corn on the cob- can be the frozen variety, wrap in foil, cover cooker, cook on high 6 hours.
Do you need to put any water into the slow cooker? Ive always been afraid to leave mine on as if it will burn or explode lol
Not unless it's part of the recipe. I've been cooking with a Crock Pot for years and years with no problem. I never add random water.........it will ruin your meal. 
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| Posted 7/25/13 7:01 PM |
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ElizaRags35
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Just bought my first slow cooker
Pulled Pork - 3 ingredients.
Pork Shoulder or Butt
1 can of Root Beer or Sprite
BBQ Sauce
Place Pork in crockpot and pour can of soda over it. Turn on low for about 7-8 hours.
Drain and pour your favorite BBQ sauce over it (We use Sweet Baby Ray's or Famous Daves Sweet & Zesty).
Pull with fork.
Serve on plate or on a bun!
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| Posted 7/25/13 8:15 PM |
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
Posted by b2b777
Posted by princess99
I also just saw a posting that I am going to try tomorrow, one pot steak meal.
Take a thicker cut of steak or pork chops or thick chicken cutlets place in cooker, add A1 or Heinz 57 sauce on top, place foil on top , put in wrapped potatoes, and corn on the cob- can be the frozen variety, wrap in foil, cover cooker, cook on high 6 hours.
Do you need to put any water into the slow cooker? Ive always been afraid to leave mine on as if it will burn or explode lol
Crock pot recipes always require less liquid than oven or stove top because the food gives off a lot of liquid in the slow cooker (you always wind up with a lot more liquid than you started with). So you definitely don't want to add any additional liquid that isn't called for in the recipe or you will end up with a soupy mess.
But sometimes if your slow cooker runs hot or you leave it on too long, the food will start to burn/crust the sides. So I like the models, like mine, that have a timer and then automatically switch to "warm" when the time is up (so you don't have to worry about it cooking too long).
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| Posted 7/26/13 8:37 AM |
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tara73
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Just bought my first slow cooker
We make this all the time, it's AWESOME
http://lakelurecottagekitchen.com/2011/08/30/crock-pot-teriyaki-chicken/
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| Posted 7/26/13 3:29 PM |
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strongisland
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Re: Just bought my first slow cooker
just made a chili!
jar of salsa
can of diced tomatoes
can of sauce
chop meat
fresh cut up red and green peppers, onion
kidney beans
chili seasoning packet
can substitute meat with cubed chicken
we even threw in a jar of hormel chili (vegetarian) today
cook on high for 4 hours
add shredded cheese on top!
super easy!
we eat with scoops, on rolls (like a sloppy joe), taco shells, etc!
pork chops
brown sugar
bag of sauerkraut
I think that's it!! haven't made this in awhile!
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| Posted 7/27/13 12:29 AM |
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sameinitials
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Just bought my first slow cooker
i have a slow cooker where you can put the pan on the stove to brown stuff and then put it in the machine, so that makes my stuff really one pot, which I love. I think browning the meat first makes a difference in final flavor.
I've made chili with ground beef, ground turkey, and cubed skirt steak (this was SO GOOD).
I've also done pulled chicken - boneless skinless breasts and thighs, 14 oz crushed tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, spices (chili powders, cumin, coriander, etc), onions, garlic, molasses, worchestershire, and some bottled bbq sauce. I will also usually put in some liquid smoke.
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| Posted 7/29/13 6:42 AM |
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pia321
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Just bought my first slow cooker
Asian short ribs:
throw short ribs in th slow cooker, mix together soy sauce, crushed garlic, brown sugar, a little sesame oil, rice vinegar, green onion pour it over it and let it cook for about 5-6 hrs on low. Serve over mashed potaotes or rice.
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