New Crockpot Owner

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  • lexagon
    lexagon Posts: 495 Member
    Crockpot is the best way to precook chicken that I have found.

    1 Bag Frozen Chicken Breasts
    1 cup low sodium chicken broth
    Mrs Dash Garlic Seasoning (or whatever flavor you want)
    1/2 cup water

    Low for 8-10 hrs (over night for me)
    Chicken comes out really juicy w/ a lot of flavor, heats up great never dries out. You can pull it apart if you want a bbq pulled chicken sandwich.

    Beef Stew
    1lb pork loin (cut into chunks - eye of round or some other lean meat)
    packet of stew seasonings
    1 c low sodium (or organic) beef broth
    large bag baby carrots
    sweet yellow onion
    5-6 red potatoes or 1-2 medium sweet potatoes

    Mix seasoning packet with broth and water
    Line bottom of crockpot with cut potatoes. I actually use both sweet for me and red for family.
    Add carrots above those
    Brown beef with onions (just to get the sear on the outside of the meat)
    Add to crockpot.
    Pour seasoned mixture over it all
    Low for 8 hrs (approx)

    Those are just some basics, things that I just throw together. You can use any sort of seasonings you want. Chicken/Beef broth come in handy just try to stick to low sodium or organic. I'm going to try pork tenderloin this week at some point.
  • jacquejl
    jacquejl Posts: 193 Member
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  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    I have Crockpot Santa Fe in mine right now and it is done, just cooling off. Recipe is here http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/crock-pot-santa-fe-chicken-425-pts.html

    I have a pic but can not figure out how to post it!
  • pwak
    pwak Posts: 9
    bump...love using my crockpot. But don't forget to put it back on low after having it on high the time before. I did that today and oh my was my chicken DRY!! It's a wonder it wasn't shriveled up to a hard rock.:tongue:
  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
    Apple Pie for Breakfast

    http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2011/01/apple-pie-breakfast.html
  • mookie73
    mookie73 Posts: 3
    Hi, here is a great crockpot recipe.

    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (frozen). Take out of package and put in large ziplock bag and freeze. When ready to use, take out of freezer and bag. Need large jar of Pace Picante salsa. Put a little Pace Picante Salsa (original, medium) I bottom of crockpot about 1/4 cup. Place chicken breasts on top of salsa. Pour remaining jar of salsa on top of chicken. Cook on low for 8 hours. Come home, shred chicken in crockpot with fork. Serve on corn tortillas with black beans, cheese, Avacado cilantro and green onions.

    You can cook tortillas with cooking spray in pan. Enjoy!
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    :laugh: I thought this said new crack pot owner!
  • toshasheree
    toshasheree Posts: 5
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  • MissMichellemybelle
    MissMichellemybelle Posts: 70 Member
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  • nursy911
    nursy911 Posts: 18
    I have a great one that I actually made for dinner tonight......

    4 chicken breasts
    i package taco seasoning
    1 jar salsa

    Mix together and cook on low all day (6-8 hours).

    (When you get home...the chicken is so tender that you can easily pull it apart with a fork!)

    Wheat tortillas
    Shredded cheese
    Light sour cream
    Salsa (if desired)

    This makes GREAT Mexican-style chicken soft tacos!

    I love this because it is relatively cheap, very easy, and healthy.....The clean-up is a snap as well!!

    ENJOY
  • HollyTsab
    HollyTsab Posts: 120 Member
    I love my crockpot and all of this sounds wonderful. Can't wait to try some new dishes.
  • melkithall
    melkithall Posts: 75 Member
    I just made this for dinner tonight (I love my crockpot!!!)

    Hickory Pork
    (you can use this for pork roast or pork chops)

    3-4 lb pork roast (or pork sirloin chops)
    1/2 c. water
    2 T liquid smoke
    2 T kosher salt

    Put pork in the crockpot (use a liner for easy cleanup :) ) Add water and liquid smoke. Sprinkle with salt.
    Leave on low for 6-8 hrs. Time is same for either chops or roast. Serve with some yummy vegetables of your choice. This is so yummy and so simple. Even my pickiest eater will devour it. Plus, sometimes you get tired of eating chicken!!! A good cut of pork is a good choice to mix things up without too many calories.
  • krista010105
    krista010105 Posts: 149 Member
    crockpotgirls have a facebook and a website. dont remember the website off hand they just changed the name but their facebook site has a link to it.
  • Mrenaclay
    Mrenaclay Posts: 1 Member
    www.crockingirls.com has great recipes. You may have to alter some of the recipes to cut back on calories.
  • koumbay
    koumbay Posts: 62 Member
    If you are on facebbok there is a group called crockin girls or crockpot girls, either way it's got lots of recipes.
  • jesess
    jesess Posts: 116 Member
    Black beans & Kielbasa- This is one of my faves, hope you like it!

    2 cans blk beans rinse/drain 1 can, use liquids in the other
    1 can stewed tomatoes
    1 cup corn, or I just use a whole can, drained
    2 t. minced garlic
    1 t. chili powder
    1/2 t ground cumin
    1 lb red fat turkey kielbasa

    Pour beans, toms, corn in pot. Add spices, stir gently to not break beans.
    Cut sausage into 6 pieces and prick each w/ a fork Place over mixture, do not stir.

    I make those steam rice bags, and put this on top w/ a little sour cream and cheese.

    Serves 6, cook on low for 6-10 hours, high 3-4 hours

    296 cal 12 fat 33 carbs 10 fiber (not including rice, cheese etc.)
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