needed some easy crockpot recipes

[jen5680]

I put in a whole chicken, no water no nothing and by the time you get home from
work the meat is almost falling off the bones. Sooooo good!
Then I will make some of those butter noddles and yum!!

 

[vfem]

Sticky Asian Wings:

In a mixing bowl (you can make the sauce the night before)
Whisk the following:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup of honey (brown sugar is a good substitute)
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh ginger (or 1 tsp powdered)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp kosher salt (or regular salt)
1/2 tsp black pepper

Pour this over your chicken wings (2.5-3 lbs)

Simmer on low 6-8 hours.

Remove the wings and put the sauce (still watery) into a sauce pan on the stove on high for about 2-3 minutes until its reduced by half, and pour back over the wings.

My husband and daughter LOVE these!

 

[Dar]

what about breakfast in a crock pot!

this recipe feeds my 2 kids and me for breakfast...

1 cup of steel cut oats... NOT instant oats
4 1/2 cups of water... (I usually split it to 2 cups mike 2 1/2 cups water makes it creamier)


mix together the night before in a crock pot on low and you have a great breakfast for the next morning

I have 2 crock pots.. one small one for little things like this and one LARGE family size one I use the smaller one for this

you can mix in frozen fruit the night before.. some strawberries and when I wake I will add a couple of spoons of my fave yogurt

you can add apples and cinnamon

maple syrup (in the morning)

raisins and cinnamon (added the night before)

I usually make it plain and add flavor in the morning cause everyone likes something different

 

[imtc]

Chicken taco's (super easy and probably the best I've ever had)

put 4 chicken breasts in the crockpot (can even be frozen)
add a can of rotel and a package of taco seasoning

can cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 5-6.
when chicken is cooked enough, shred it and put it back in for another hour or so.

serve with tortillas and whatever toppings you like on tacos (sour cream, guacamole, picante)


*leftovers are GREAT for chicken enchiladas too.....I usually freeze it and use a week or two later for that.

 

[maple]

Page one...my post on tuna casserole....needs more water op says... I think she's trying 2 cups and letting me know. Sorry for any confusion. Just got the book.

 

[lxlzbaca]

I love this blog. There are tons of great recipes. So far my favorite is for Carnitas.
2 pounds pork shoulder
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 large orange)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 large lime)
7 cloves garlic (whole intact)
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 cup beef broth
corn tortillas
sour cream, salsa, sliced avocado (optional)

The Directions.

Use a 6 quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the salt and cumin. Rub mixture all over the pork, then plop into the slow cooker. Add whole garlic cloves. Squeeze on the citrus, and pour the beef broth evenly over the top.

Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork shreds quite easily with a fork. If your meat is still fully intact after 8 hours, remove and cut into chunks, then return to the crock and flip to high for about an hour or two.
Shred meat fully and serve on warmed corn tortillas with desired toppings.

 

[BettyR]

Crockpot Meat Loaf

2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
3 Tablespoons minced dried onions
1 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs
( put in a plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin until almost like flour)
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt


Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with your hands.

Grease the Crockpot with Pam.

Place meat mixture in the Crockpot and form into a loaf.

Peel several potatoes and cut into very thick chucks and place around meat loaf. Peel several carrots, cut into half or thirds and place on top of potatoes. Peel and cut an onion into thick slices and place on top of the meat loaf.

Pour an eight ounce can of tomato sauce over the meat and onions. Place the lid on the Crockpot and cook on high for 6 to 8 hours or on low for 9 to 12 hours.

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Pulled Pork Southern Style
Posted by Coll'sCookin'

4# boneless pork shoulder (cut into 5 or 6 pieces)
1/4-cup water
1 large onion - coarsely chopped
1/2-cup brown sugar
1/2-cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2-cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard (I use regular mustard)
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1-teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons Liquid smoke flavoring (I use the whole bottle)

Place pork shoulder pieces (fat trimmed) into Crockpot. Mix all ingredients together and pour over the roast and cook on high for 6 hours.

Remove cooked pork from pot, pour the sauce in a pan and let it reduce on the stove over medium heat until it’s nice and thick.

Shred pork with 2 forks or fingers into stringy pieces and return to the pot and mix well with the sauce.

Serve on soft sandwich buns with dill pickles, cole slaw and potato chips.


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MOCK SHORT RIBS

2-lbs beef stew meat
51/2 oz. tomato paste
1 cup water
1 cup chopped onion
2 tbs. white vinegar
2 tbs. brown sugar
2 tbs. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. beef bouillon powder
1/4 tsp. pepper

Arrange stew meat in Crockpot.
Stir remaining ingredients together & pour over meat. Cover & cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8.

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Chinese Chicken Spareribs
(When you cook this in the Crockpot, leave out the ½ cup of water.)

2 LBS Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1-2 Tbs. veg oil
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup firm packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
2 Tbs. Ketchup
1 Tbs. Cider Vinegar
1 clove Garlic finely chopped
1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Tsp. Ground Ginger
1 Tbs. Cornstarch
1 Tbs. Water

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over med. high heat add chicken cook until lightly browned. (6-7 min) Remove to Crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients except cornstarch and water in a bowl and mix well, pour over chicken. Cook on high for 4 hours or 8 hours on low. In a small dish combine cornstarch and water, blend well and then add to chicken mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened and it glazes over chicken.

**Try this with some take out Fried Rice from your local Chinese joint....this stuff is sooooo good.
ENJOY!!!!

 

[SparksNV]

I made the "Asian Style Chicken Wings" yesterday but used pork chops instead of wings. Came out yummy! A+++ from the whole family!

 

[vfem]

I made the crock pot oatmeal with cranberries... hubby loved getting up and having a hot breakfast before going off to do people's lawns all day at 5am! We're doing that again real soon.

(The chickens got the left over!)

 

[vfem]

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The sticky wings?