Igor's Cholent (A Guy Version That Even a Woman Likes)
- Ready In:
- 36hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
30
ingredients
-
The bean or barley mix
- 1 lb barley
- 1 lb dry lima beans
- 1⁄2 lb pinto beans
- 1⁄2 lb black beans
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The spice mixture
- 4 tablespoons salt
- 3 tablespoons seasoning salt
- 3 tablespoons black pepper
- 4 tablespoons garlic powder
- 3 -4 tablespoons onion powder
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The other stuff
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 5 -6 lbs beef, pieces (e.g., chuck, fertilof)
- 12 ounces ketchup
- chili powder
directions
- Soak all beans and barley overnight (or use quick soak method: bring to a boil and let sit, covered for 1 hour). Drain well.
- Layer 1/2 of the bean barley mixture at the bottom of an 18 quart (or larger) electric roaster.
- Top with 1/2 of the meat, then 1/2 of the onions.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the spice mixture on top.
- Top with 1/2 of the potatoes.
- Repeat with the second half of each of those components.
- Top with ketchup.
- Add kishke, if using it, and chili powder.
- Add water to cover, and cook at 270F from Thursday night to Saturday noon, or at 300F from Friday afternoon to Saturday noon.
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<p>Sara Chana (z'l) was a beloved daughter, wife and mother. She was the wife of a Rabbi and entertained many people in their home, especially on the Sabbath and Jewish Holidays. She loved to cook and to share her recipes. She was a very active member of the Kosher & Jewish Cooking Forum and was loved by many members here as well. She lost a valiant fight against cancer and we miss her very much. May her recipes continue to nourish many people, as she did during her life. <br /><br />If you have a question about one of her recipes, please post in the Kosher & Jewish Cooking Forum <a href=http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=29 target=_blank>http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=29</a> and we will try our best to answer them.</p>
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