Category Archives: SLOW COOKER

CROCKPOT UNSTUFFED CABBAGE SOUP

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5 c beef broth

1/2 head cabbage, chopped

1 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage

1 onion, chopped

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 c quick-cooking barley

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp sugar

1 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp hot sauce

Put the cabbage in the crockpot (5 qt or larger) and set off to the side.

In a lg skillet over med heat, brown the meat with the onion, drain and put back in the skillet.

Pour the broth, tomatoes (undrained) and the rest of the ingredients in the skillet.

Combine well and use a spoon to ladle over the cabbage in the crockpot.

Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours. (Give it a good stir before serving).

8 servings

 

CROCKPOT PORK BARBECUE

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1 (5-7 lb) fresh pork shoulder

1 tbs salt

2 tbs sugar

pepper, to taste

1 1/4 c vinegar

1/2 c ketchup

1/2 c barbecue sauce

1 1/2 tbs crushed red pepper (see note)

dash of hot sauce

Put pork in crockpot.

Sprinkle salt and pepper over shoulder and add vinegar.

Cover and simmer 12 hours.

Remove from pot and pick meat from bones.

Strain liquid and keep approximately 2 cups.

Add remaining ingredients.

Mix with minced meat and return to crockpot.

Cook on LOW until juice is cooked down (or cook on HIGH setting for shorter time).

 

NOTE: THIS RECIPE IS A BIG HIT AS IT, BUT I FIND IT BE A BIT TOO “BITEY” USING THE 1 1/2 TBS CRUSHED RED PEPPER.

CROCKPOT APPLESAUCE

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8 medium cooking apples (can use up to 10 apples), peeled and diced

1/2 cup water

3/4 cup sugar

cinnamon

In a crockpot, combine apples and water.

Cover and cook on LOW 4-6 hours or until apples are very soft.

Add sugar and cook for another 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with cinnamon at serving time.

If you want smooth applesauce, you can puree it, or user a hand blender.

HAMBURGERS IN SAUCE

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grilled or fried hamburgers

1 (12 oz) can tomato paste

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup green pepper, chopped

salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup water

1/4 cup onions, chopped

2 tbs vinegar OR lemon juice

1 small bottle ketchup

5 tbs brown sugar

2 tbs Worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients (except hamburgers) in a large mixing bowl.

Place in a crockpot with the hamburgers.

Cook on MEDIUM setting until ready to serve.

 

SLOW-COOKED CHEESY CRAB BITES

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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 tbs prepared horseradish

2 (6 oz) cans crab meat, drained

1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1 tbs Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

place all ingredients in a slow cooker. mix thoroughly.

cook on low for 4-6 hours.

serve with crackers, chips or sliced vegetables.

12 servings

SLOW COOKER LUAU CHICKEN

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6 strips bacon, divided

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs)

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

3/4 cup barbecue sauce

cut three bacon strips in half; cook until partially cooked but not crisp. drain on paper towels.

season chicken with salt and pepper; place in a 3 qt slow cooker. top each thigh with a half piece of bacon. top with onion, pineapple and barbecue sauce.

cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. cook remaining bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. sprinkle over each serving.

6 servings

SLOW COOKER RIBS

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3 lbs pork spareribs

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 3/4 cups sliced onions

1 (18 oz) bottle barbecue sauce (or your favorite homemade barbecue sauce!)

place ribs, meat side up, on a broiling pan. sprinkle with salt and pepper. broil 6″ from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until browned. cool; cut into serving-size pieces.

place onion in a 5 qt slow cooker; top with ribs. pour barbecue sauce over all. cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour; reduce heat to LOW and cook 3-4 hours or until ribs are tender.

4 servings

SLOW COOKER CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP

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1 qt low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups 1% milk

1 (20 oz) pkg frozen broccoli cuts, thawed

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

1/4 tsp black pepper

7 oz velveeta, cut into 1/2″ cubes (1 cup packed cubes)

1 1/3 cups instant mashed potatoes

combine broth, milk, broccoli, onion, pepper and 1 cup water in slow cooker. cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours.

whisk velveeta into slow cooker until smooth, sprinkle instant potatoes over soup and whisk to combine. serve immediately.

6 servings

CROCKPOT RANCH ONION WHOLE CHICKEN

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1 whole chicken (approx. 4-5 lbs)

1 oz packet onion soup mix

1 oz  packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix

3 cloves garlic, crushed, then peeled

1 tbs paprika

add dry ingredients to a small bowl and mix together for the rub.

rinse chicken, remove innards and pat dry with paper towels.

generously add rub to inside and outside of chicken.

place three peeled garlic cloves inside of chicken.

place chicken in a resealable bag overnight to marinate (optional).

carefully place chicken into a 6-7 quart slow cooker.

cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, or until done.

use a meat thermometer in a thick portion of breast to verify if chicken is done at 165 degrees.

enjoy!