crock pot question
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First off, you get the best results when done on low for 8 hrs. 4 hrs on high is ok, but the meat is the juiciest, most tender after 8 hrs on low.
Ok, that said, I love doing chicken w/bbq, served w/rice and corn. Also have done pork chops w/cream of mushroom soup served w/small baked potato and green beans or sweet peas. I've also made stew and pulled pork (McCormic's has a great slow cooker seasoning packets for these!), and cheesy scalloped potatoes w/sausage and they all turn out great; again, all cooked on low for 8 hrs.
Make sure whatever meat you use is thawed first so it cooks thoroughly especially if you do high for 4 hrs. Hope all this helps!0 -
If I thaw it first should i add some chicken broth with it. I usually dont thaw my chicken and cook it with salsa on low all day, but i wanna try the bbq sauce and i only have about 5 or 6 hrs.0
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No broth needed. Just thaw, add bbq sauce and cook away! When I'm short on time, I take the frozen chicken and put it in a bowl with hot water; thaws within 15-20 mins (check it halfway and swap out water if it's cold). Thawing in hot water is ok because you're going to immediately cook it. High on 3, low for 2 would also work as a compromise.0
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If you're doing a whole chicken (which is great, by the way) I throw in onions, carrots, celery and potatoes. Pretty much any veggie will work. I don't recommend adding any sauces - too much sugar and empty calories. Just rub with seasoning of your choice (I live sage and salt on chicken).0
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You don't have to thaw your chicken first. It will cook just fine. I do it all the time.0
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You don't have to thaw your chicken first. It will cook just fine. I do it all the time.
same here. i never thaw beforehand and it is always tasty.0 -
Sandra Lee is the crock pot queen. You can see her on the Food Network. I don't know how "healthy" her recipes are, but you can definitely learn the basics from her, and that will help you spice things up. I love doing a roast with baby veggies.
I season the roast with salt and pepper
Place into cold crock pot
almost cover with water (don't wash off seasoning)
Go ahead and cook for a few hours before adding veggies (so they don't go to mush) add bay leaf or two for flavor
About 4 hours in (on high) go ahead and add veggies (I like baby carrots, celery, and new potatoes, pearl onions)
cook for another 1 1/2 to 2 hours until meat is tender)
If you want to make a gravy the easiest thing you can do is combine some of the liquid, and veggies in a blender and let 'er rip. Great with rice or just as is.0
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