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[Shell_of_the_South]

With 3 teenagers playing sports and involved in other activites, I am super busy right now, and I depend on my crock pot more than ever. I'm always on the lookout for crock pot recipes, so if you have any new favorites, share them please!

[HiddenMickey]

I get slow cooker packets at the grocery and use those a lot (found near the chili packets and sauce packets). I really like doing the BBQ one and then buying buns and slaw to put on them with the BBQ. Pot Roast goes over big in my house too. I find Chili an easy do in there too.

I haven't ventured much further than that, because those work so well for us.

[cherylf]

I have a cookbook called "Fix It & Forget It". Maybe your library has a copy of it. Also try All recipes – complete resource for recipes and cooking tips They have some really good crock pot recipes.

[Carousel96]

I've also had good luck with the seasoning packets.

This is my DD's favorite way to eat pork roast (and it's from the Fix It & Forget It book above). I never bother with making the sauce when the meat is done.

Cranberry Pork Roast

21/2-3 lb rolled pork roast
16 oz can jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c cranberry juice (I usually use apple juice because we have it around)
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs cold water
1 tsp salt

Place roast in slow cooker. Mix cranberry sauce, sugar, juice, mustard and cloves. Pour over roast. Cover. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours until meat is tender.
Remove roast and keep warm.
Skim fat from juices. Measure 2 cups, adding water if necessary. Pour into saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir into gravy. Cook and stir until thickened. Season with salt. Serve with sliced pork.


Apricot Glazed Pork

3 to 3 1/2 lb pork shoulder roast
18 oz jar apricot preserves
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tbs dijon mustard
1 large onion, chopped

Put roast in crock pot. Mix preserves, broth, mustard and onion. Pour over roast. Cook on low 10 hours. Remove meat, skim fat from sauce and serve sauce with meat.

[genhand]

here's a big favorite here:
Italian pork with sweet potatoes purée
1 tsp fennel seeds crushed
½ tsp dry origano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pork roast without the fat (1 ½ to 2 pounds)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pound of sweet potatoes cut in chunks
1 cup chicken brought

In a bowl mix all the spices with salt and pepper than rub on the pork roast. Heat oil in a pan, than brown every side of your roast for 10 min.
than put the potatoes in the crock pot with the pork roast on top (cut it in 2 if it's too big). Pour chicken broth over the roast. Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low
After, take the roast and let it stan on a plate with foil for 10 min. put the potatoes in a bowl and puree them adding a bit of the liquid in the crock pot if needed.

The pork is so tender that you don't even need a knive. The left over or delicious in a sandwich the next day

[akleos]

Funny you should ask because I am looking at my cook book trying to figure out new things to try!

BBQ Beef:

3 lbs. boneless chuck roast
1 1/2 ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Place chuck roast in Crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients in mixing bowl. Pour sauce over chuck roast. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours, or on high 4 to 5 hours. Remove chuck roast from Crockpot. Shred meat with fork. Place shredded meat back in Crockpot and stir to evenly coat the meat. Spoon meat on sandwich buns and top with additional sauce if desired.

mmmmm'mm that sounds good!!!

[Carousel96]

Two more we like:

Italian Beef

3 lb beef "arm roast" (I don't know that I've ever worried about where my roast came from!)
1 envelope Zesty Italian salad dressing mix
1 12 oz can beer (I'm sure a can of beef stock would work, too, but I've never felt the need to try )

Put roast in crock pot. Sprinkle with salad dressing. Pour beer over top. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Shred meat with forks and serve on crusty rolls.


Easy stroganoff

1 to 1 1/2 lbs cubed stew meat
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can french onion soup
Sour cream

Mix beef cubes and soups. Pour in crock pot. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Turn off heat. Stir in sour cream (The friend who gave me the recipe uses a cup, but my family doesn't like the sour cream taste, so I use less). Serve over hot noodles.

[DisneyFanAnn]

Just made this yummy beef stew last weekend (we don't eat beef very often and we loved this one).

1 1/2 lbs lean stew meat
2 cans cream of mush. soup
1 can golden mush. soup
1 envelope beefy onion soup mix
sliced carrots (I used 1/2 bag frozen pre-cut carrots)
green beans (I used 1/2 bag frozen cut green beans)
2 cubed potatoes

Brown stew meat. Mix cream of mush. soup, golden mush. soup, beefy onion soup in a bowl. Thaw carrots and green beans in microwave and drain. Clean and cube potatoes. Mix all in crock pot and cook all day on medium low.

The recipe said to serve it over rice but we just ate it as stew and served it with bread or rolls.

[crystalloubear]

2 lb bag of saurkraut poured over a 3 or 4 lb pork roast. Add 1 can of beer and cook for 8 hours on low

[Jody]

Originally Posted by cherylf

I have a cookbook called "Fix It & Forget It". Maybe your library has a copy of it. Also try All recipes – complete resource for recipes and cooking tips They have some really good crock pot recipes.

I bought the "Fix It & Forget It" book at Wal-Mart for about $10.00 around 2 years ago. These are the absolute EASIEST recipes. There are like 3-4 recipes per page and they are very inexpensive. The best cookbook I've bought in a long time. They make several different versions now. This would be my pick if I were you.

[lukeandbrookesmom]

The Slow Cooker seasoning packets by McCormick are wonderful! I made pulled pork last weekend and they loved it! Bought some big bulkie rolls, made home-made cole slaw, french fries and they gobbled it all up

[Shell_of_the_South]

I found a website with lots of crock pot recipes:

Alcoa: Reynolds Kitchens: Recipes & Meal Ideas: Recipes Search

[stretch2864]

I love crockpot season! I love making a pot roast in the crockpot as it is easy and delicious!

I use a 3-4 pound pot roast which I brown first and season with salt and pepper. Then I put it into the crock pot with approximately 1 cup of beef broth and 1 cup of red wine. Then I throw in carrots, potaoes, and onions. I simmer it on low for 7-9 hours. The beef comes out really tender. Speaking of which, I think I need to make this sometime this week!

[wvugrrrl]

Another big Sauerkraut fan here! Only I do mine with 2lbs of Sauerkraut, and then one package of kielbasa halved and cut into bun-length pieces, and a few hot dogs thrown in. I love the taste of kielbasa and hot dogs soaked in sauerkraut.

[Shell_of_the_South]

I found a few more crock pot recipes from a email newsletter I get:

MASHED POTATOES. You can actually make mashed potatoes in your slow cooker, start to finish, and allow them to hold for hours until you’re ready to eat.

5 pounds sierra gold potatoes or red potatoes, diced with peel
1 cup water
1 cup butter, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon salt, more to taste
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder (optional)
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups milk, warmed

Place the potatoes, water, and butter into a slow cooker. Add salt, garlic powder (if using) and pepper. Toss to distribute evenly. Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours. Do not drain the liquid. Mash potatoes with a masher or electric beater, adding the desired amount of warm milk to achieve a creamy consistency. Keep warm on Low or Keep Warm until serving. Mashed potatoes will hold for several hours using this method.


WASSAIL, MULLED CIDER. Use your slow cooker to make these hot beverages and keep them hot during a party. Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well. Cover, set slow cooker to Low and allow to simmer all day. Don’t boil. Serve hot. An unbelievable fragrance will fill the air while your guests enjoy a wonderful holiday beverage.

Wassail

2 quarts apple cider
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks, whole
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Mulled Cider

1 gallon apple cider
1 quart orange juice
1 quart pineapple juice, unsweetened
1 cup lemon juice, fresh
1 cup sugar
24 whole cloves
4 whole cinnamon sticks

CHEX MIX. This classic combination of cereal, nuts, butter, and seasonings cooks in your slow cooker so you don’t have to watch it or stir while it’s baking.

Slow Cooker Chex Mix

3 cups thin pretzel sticks
4 cups Wheat Chex cereal
4 cups Cheerios cereal
1 12-ounce jar salted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients in a 4-or 5-quart slow cooker and stir gently until well mixed, and cereal, pretzels, and peanuts are coated with the butter, cheese, and seasonings. Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring twice during cooking. Remove lid during last half hour of cooking to allow the mix to dry.

These recipes came from Mary Hunt's Everyday Cheapskate newsletter:

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