Crockpot Virgin

[-Sylvie-]

I went to a car boot sale (UK version of a yard sale, kind off) this morning and found a brand new in the box, un-used 7 pint crockpot for $15. So I just thought to myself, Sylvie, you might as well give it a go!

Well, now I need your help! I have never used a slow coocker and would love a list of your favourite recipes and any tips you might find useful!

Thanks!

[kaslerma]

Just to get your feet wet, why not start by throwing a pot roast into the pot, cover with a bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce and cook on high for 8 to 10 hours ---- or until falling apart. Cool, refrigerate and skim off fat. Shred and serve with sauce on hamburger buns, Kaiser rolls or Italian rolls. I usually serve this with coleslaw and French Fries. Good luck with your toy ---- you're going to LOVE it!

[Amberngriffinco]

add a beef roast to the pot, a can of mushroom soup and an envelope of onion soup mix. Add a dash of red wine, perhaps some sliced mushrooms, cover and cook low 8-10 hours.. we do overnight.. The smell is lovely and just add some cooked noodles and a green veggie and dinner is served!!

amber
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[Debra1113]

My favourite thing to cook in the crockpot is Chili. Instead of cooking on the stove for half an hour, when it simmers in the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours it blends the flavours so much better, it's great. All you have to do is brown the meat & onions, and garlic if it's in the recipe, then toss all ingredients into the slow cooker. If you don't have a favourite chili recipe I could probably find one similar to what I do.

Debra

[-Sylvie-]

Thanks everyone! I actually thought myself, that chili is probably a good one to make first time. I've bought all ingredients and will give it a go on friday. I'll let you know how it turns out!

[Debra1113]

Sylvie77 wrote:
Well, now I need your help! I have never used a slow coocker and would love a list of your favourite recipes and any tips you might find useful! Thanks!

One tip to remember for slow cooker cooking, is that more liquid remains then when you cook on the stovetop. So if you are making a stovetop recipe in your slow cooker, reduce the amount of liquid a bit or it will be "runnier" than normal.

Hope the chili goes well! Slow cooking can be great.

Debra

[keen5]

My crockpot recipes:
Company Chicken Casserole
Crockpot Stacked Enchiladas
Tangy Barbecue Wings
Busy Day Beef Stew

Others I've tried and liked a lot from this site are:
Creamy Italian Chicken by Miller
Crockpot Tangy Pork Chops by AudreyM
Sausage, Kraut & Apples by Corbin Lee

My only tip would be...Do not lift the lid too much during cooking.

[Shirl (J) 831]

sounds like a great deal, now your off and running and soon your crockpot will be your new best friend