Crock Pot

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  • mkeithley
    mkeithley Posts: 399
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    I cook a whole chicken with 1/4 cup of liquid smoke

    I love liquid smoke.... never in a million years thought I could use 1/4 cup of it at one time!!! We just put a couple drops on our hamburgers. I'm going to try this!
    Depending on the size of your bird, you might want to scale it back for a smaller one, as the liquid smoke is a bit salty sometimes. I highly recommend the BBQ sauce idea:laugh:
  • beep
    beep Posts: 1,242 Member
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    I cook a whole chicken with 1/4 cup of liquid smoke

    I love liquid smoke.... never in a million years thought I could use 1/4 cup of it at one time!!! We just put a couple drops on our hamburgers. I'm going to try this!
    Depending on the size of your bird, you might want to scale it back for a smaller one, as the liquid smoke is a bit salty sometimes. I highly recommend the BBQ sauce idea:laugh:
    What about adding the liquid smoke to a tad of water or broth in the bottom and letting it "steam" through the chicken??? Would that work to give it the smoky flavor without it being too salty?
  • mkeithley
    mkeithley Posts: 399
    The steam from the crock pot and the juices from the chicken adds enough water, I probably wouldn't add more H2O, maybe just cut back th eliquid smoke, most of the "saltiness" is in the skin though, and I never eat the skin anyway:wink:
  • lilmandy89
    lilmandy89 Posts: 323 Member
    CROCK POT CABBAGE ROLLS
    12 large cabbage leaves
    1 pound lean ground beef or lamb
    1/2 cup cooked rice
    1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
    3/4 cup water
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/8 tsp. pepper
    1/4 tsp. leaf thyme
    1/4 tsp. nutmeg
    1/4 tsp. cinnamon

    Wash cabbage leaves. Boil 4 cups water. Turn off heat. Soak leaves in water for 5 minutes. Remove, drain and cool. Combine ground meat; rice, salt, pepper, thyme, nutmeg and cinnamon. Place 2 tablespoons meat mixture on each leaf and roll firmly. Stack in electric slow cooker. Combine tomato paste and water; pour over stuffed cabbage. Cover. Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours.
    these sound awesome can I use turkey??? and heres a lil tipperoo I learned from a coworker freeze the cabbge and when it thaws it will be ready for rolling(as opposed to boling)

    Yes you can definately use turkey
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    See this is a great source!
    Keep the recipes coming!
    Thanks to everyone one who has already given us some!
  • lilmandy89
    lilmandy89 Posts: 323 Member
    Layered Vegetarian Crockpot Dinner

    6 potatoes -- sliced
    1 large onion -- sliced
    2 carrots -- sliced
    1 green pepper -- sliced
    1 zucchini -- sliced
    1 cup corn -- frozen or fresh
    1 cup peas -- frozen or fresh
    Any other favorite veggies

    Sauce

    2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
    1/4 cup Tamari soy sauce -- low-sodium
    1 teaspoon thyme -- ground
    1 teaspoon dry mustard
    1 teaspoon basil
    2 teaspoons chili powder
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/8 teaspoon sage
    2 tablespoons parsley

    Layer vegetables in crock pot in order given. Mix together ingredients for sauce and pour over vegetables. Cook six hours on high or 12 hours on low.
  • lilmandy89
    lilmandy89 Posts: 323 Member
    Orange Glazed Chicken

    1 (6-oz) frozen orange juice concentrate
    1/2 tsp dried marjoram leaves
    6 Tbs orange marmalade or jam
    2 tbs cornstarch
    6 (6-oz) chicken breast halves
    1/4 cup water

    Combine thawed orange juice and marjoram in shallow dish. Dip each breast in orange juice mixture, put in the crock pot, pour remaining sauce over breasts. Spread marmalade over breasts evenly. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Before serving, remove orange sauce from crock pot. Mix water and cornstarch in the sauce mixture; cook in a pan for about 15-30 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve over chicken. Serves 6.
  • wildkitty505
    wildkitty505 Posts: 222 Member

    these sound awesome can I use turkey??? and heres a lil tipperoo I learned from a coworker freeze the cabbge and when it thaws it will be ready for rolling(as opposed to boling)

    I make this , slightly different but just about the same recipe, with ground turkey. Just as tasty!!
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Still looking for more great ideas! Also, anyone have healthy camping meals?
  • foxfire9372
    foxfire9372 Posts: 184 Member
    I thought S'mores were healthy. Somewhere in some universe they have gotta be!!!!!!! Are you doing the real camping thing as in over a fire, or the kinda camping thing where you are cooking out of the winnebago in a/c?
    Always, grilled chicken, turkey burgers, turkey bacon or canadian. Tomato/cucumber salad tossed in Italian dressing. Fave type of Kabobs. Easy to do over a fire. Pre-chop the meat and veggies, wrap on ice and go. Any lean meat will work. Wrap sweet potatoes and pop them in the fire. Grilled veg's too. No real dessert options.
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    It's the real deal....dutch oven, fire pit, gathering firewood kind of camping. That's all we know how to do.

    No smores....:grumble: Unless I make them a "treat".
    Any more dessert (besides just fruit) recipes would be AWESOME if anyone has any!
  • fashionkitten13
    fashionkitten13 Posts: 36
    The favorite around here is to save the bone from the holiday ham and throw it into a soup. Our mini crock pot isn't big enough for leftovers!

    Ham bone soup

    1 ham bone
    1/2 cup leftover ham, cubed
    1 cup mixed veggies... carrots, corn, zucchini, onion, peas
    1 can chicken broth
    1 cup water... or to the top of the crock
    1 bay leaf
    season to taste... garlic salt, pepper, sea salt, cayenne pepper

    Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours. Serves 4. Double the recipe for larger crock pots.
  • fashionkitten13
    fashionkitten13 Posts: 36
    It's the real deal....dutch oven, fire pit, gathering firewood kind of camping. That's all we know how to do.

    I'm with you on that! Only way to go for some real smoky flavors!

    I love to make corn on the cob. Leave the husk on and it will steam the corn naturally.

    We do alot of kabobs....
    tomato, zuccini, onion, potoato, green pepper... diced and skewered
    drizzle them in olive oil mixed with basil, cumin, and pepper.

    The best is bringing some maseca and making corn torillas from scratch. We throw them on the grill until browned and fill them with lemon-basil chicken or carne asada!
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    FashionKitten: I have never made homemade tortillas, is it hard?
  • fashionkitten13
    fashionkitten13 Posts: 36
    It's actually really easy if you buy the Maseca. You could make them completely from scratch and grind the corn but that's alot of time and know how.... :tongue:

    All you do is follow the water to Maseca radio listed on the bag. Form the dough into little balls and press flat between 2 pieces of waxed paper (waxed paper is very important!) I use the bottom of a sauce pan to help evenly squish them flat. Then they're ready to grill or fry.

    Personally I prefer making my own... those packaged tortillas have a completely different flavor.
  • RunningRatty
    RunningRatty Posts: 161
    Really easy...chicken breast with salsa...
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Fashion: I will so have to try this...my inner cook is curious now!
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Fashion: I will so have to try this...my inner cook is curious now!
  • lilmandy89
    lilmandy89 Posts: 323 Member
    I'm trying a new crock pot recipe tonight that I made up, i'll let you know tommorow if it is any good

    I cut up 2 chicken breasts and put them in the crockpot with ketchup, honey, vinegar and hot sauce(optional), it should give it a sweet and sour taste. I also put in mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, and cauliflour) and I will serve it over brown rice.
  • nmonkey
    nmonkey Posts: 66
    I'm trying a new crock pot recipe tonight that I made up, i'll let you know tommorow if it is any good

    I cut up 2 chicken breasts and put them in the crockpot with ketchup, honey, vinegar and hot sauce(optional), it should give it a sweet and sour taste. I also put in mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, and cauliflour) and I will serve it over brown rice.


    So....how was it??
  • lilmandy89
    lilmandy89 Posts: 323 Member
    I'm trying a new crock pot recipe tonight that I made up, i'll let you know tommorow if it is any good

    I cut up 2 chicken breasts and put them in the crockpot with ketchup, honey, vinegar and hot sauce(optional), it should give it a sweet and sour taste. I also put in mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, and cauliflour) and I will serve it over brown rice.


    So....how was it??

    It was great and easy to make
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    That sounds good. I have a soft spot for sweet and sour!
  • mrflibbleisvryx
    mrflibbleisvryx Posts: 47 Member
    Chicken Parm in the crockpot

    6 chicken breast halves
    1 jar reduced fat or low calorie pizza or spaghetti sauce
    Fat free mozzarella cheese (to taste)
    Fat free or reduced fat grated Parmesan (to taste)

    Put chicken in bottom of crockpot and season how you like. Since I use a low cal sauce which doesn't have as much flavor as the regular stuff, I rub some Italian seasoning into the chicken. Pour jar of sauce evenly over chicken. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours. During last 15 minutes, top with cheeses, to taste. The original recipe calls for a whole slice of mozzarella per chicken breast and a few tbsp of parmesan, but to control the fat and calories I use the grated and shredded varieties and put just enough on to get the taste. You really don't need a whole lot of cheese anyway.

    The original recipe also called for putting the chicken through egg (or egg whites) and then bread crumbs, then a light saute in a pan to brown the crust before putting into the crockpot. I usually skip this step to cut out calories. Plus, there's a lot of flavor as is. But you can pretty much do it however you want.
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