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Post by Karmady on Oct 28, 2014 12:52:22 GMT
Are you using a pot roast? They are a tougher meat with some fat. It takes a long time to cook to make the meat fall apart and the fat helps create the juice.
I guess if you are having trouble with dryness, add a bit of water, maybe an inch along the bottom. All crockpots cook differently.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Oct 28, 2014 12:56:38 GMT
Pork roast with carrots. No real recipe, just add my preferred seasonings, which includes rosemary. Question for those who cook roasts in the crockpot. How do you usually cook yours, please? I tend to cook mine on high for 5 hours, but even though it is really good, it is a little dry. Is there a way for it to be fully cooked but juicier? Should I cook it part of the time on low? If so, for how long? Thanks! I don't know about your crockpot, but mine is as old as the hills and has 2 settings: low & high. I find no matter how short a time I cook, high just dries things out. Try it on low for the 4-6 or 6-8 or whatever hours the recipe suggests. That seems to work better for me. As for our house, I am making fajitas in mine as we speak. I love my crock pot! It is our favorite thing to cook in, have not used my oven for months!!! My cousin made a pork (can be done using chicken) just a roast with a few cans of chilies tossed in and it makes the most flavorful pork that can be used for sandwiches, over rices, in burritos or tacos! I'm going to have to try that! I never think to check the recipes board! I need to scoot on over there! And I'm bookmarking this thread! |
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Post by flanz on Oct 28, 2014 13:44:28 GMT
Pork roast with carrots. No real recipe, just add my preferred seasonings, which includes rosemary. Question for those who cook roasts in the crockpot. How do you usually cook yours, please? I tend to cook mine on high for 5 hours, but even though it is really good, it is a little dry. Is there a way for it to be fully cooked but juicier? Should I cook it part of the time on low? If so, for how long? Thanks! I would love to know this too. |
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Oct 28, 2014 13:47:57 GMT
Pork roast with carrots. No real recipe, just add my preferred seasonings, which includes rosemary. Question for those who cook roasts in the crockpot. How do you usually cook yours, please? I tend to cook mine on high for 5 hours, but even though it is really good, it is a little dry. Is there a way for it to be fully cooked but juicier? Should I cook it part of the time on low? If so, for how long? Thanks! I always cook mine on low. And several times through the day, I baste the meat to keep it moist. It helps a lot! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2014 14:13:08 GMT
Ok someone share how you make ribs in the crockpot. I have NEVER been able to make good ribs in any form or fashion.
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Post by kmk1112 on Oct 28, 2014 15:11:54 GMT
I made potato soup on Sunday, but it tasted funny. It was a really simple recipe, onions, chicken broth, potatoes and salt and pepper, then blend with an immersion blender and add a little half-and half. It had a really chemically taste that was just gross. So, that's my fail for the week!
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Post by scrapnnana on Oct 28, 2014 15:14:44 GMT
Thanks for the tips on getting a moister pork roast!
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Post by ScrappyJac on Oct 28, 2014 15:52:20 GMT
We made Tomato Basil soup yesterday and have Beef Stew on the menu for later this week.
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Post by marianne on Oct 28, 2014 17:23:15 GMT
I made a chicken and stuffing recipe yesterday that I found on Pinterest. One of those stupid easy kind with chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream and Stove Top cornbread stuffing mix. It was okay and I'd make it again in a pinch but would tweak it some, especially shorten the cook time. Chicken was too dry but otherwise tasty.
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Post by littlemama on Oct 28, 2014 17:24:39 GMT
Well, I'm NOT cooking whatever this lady was cooking! (This is an actual local headline, and the story is not as funny as the headline)
Detroit woman accused of beating friend with Crock-Pot
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Post by lucyg on Oct 28, 2014 18:01:52 GMT
Ok someone share how you make ribs in the crockpot. I have NEVER been able to make good ribs in any form or fashion. This is the recipe I use: m.allrecipes.com/recipe/22230/slow-cooker-barbecue-ribs/Not sure the link will work because I'm on my phone, but it's Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs at allrecipes.com. Always a huge hit with my family and friends. My BIL says he's going to quit BBQing ribs and just use my recipe. Note, I don't use her sauce recipe. I make my own combination of BBQ sauce and ketchup or chili sauce. That's not important ... I think what matters is the browning and then slow cooking. Oh, I don't slow cook as long as she says, either. Ribs are falling off the bone before that point. ETA now that I'm home, here is the "regular" link: Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ribs |
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Post by pynke on Oct 28, 2014 18:44:20 GMT
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Post by wiipii2 on Oct 28, 2014 19:20:15 GMT
I've got beef stew in mine as we speak. I'll make mashed potatoes to serve it over and call it dinner.
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Post by paigepea on Oct 28, 2014 19:25:40 GMT
DS just requested I make more applesauce, I made some Friday and it's long gone! I can make apple sauce in m crockpot?!? |
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Post by naby64 on Oct 28, 2014 19:27:09 GMT
At lunch yesterday, I threw 2 chicken breasts in with some salt, pepper, cumin and garlic with half of can of salsa verde and use that for chicken enchiladas last night. So good!! I will have Boilermaker chili in mine tomorrow for a chili cook-off at church.
I don't use mine enough. I really want to try the ribs in there.
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Post by johnnysmom on Oct 28, 2014 19:31:29 GMT
DS just requested I make more applesauce, I made some Friday and it's long gone! I can make apple sauce in m crockpot?!? Yep! And if I can do it, anyone can do it  I got a recipe from Pinterest, but it's just apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, a little lemon juice and some water. Let it cook for awhile (I think I did like 8hrs on low), then blend it up with an immersion blender, or food processor. Easy peasy. |
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Post by marianne on Oct 28, 2014 20:02:22 GMT
DS just requested I make more applesauce, I made some Friday and it's long gone! I can make apple sauce in m crockpot?!? Oh yes, and it's delicious! We make pints and pints each season. We usually get a mix of Gala, Empire, and Golden Delicious apples and also pick up a gallon or two of fresh apple cider from the orchard where we get our apples. My recipe is a simple one and the apples are usually sweet enough so I don't have to add sugar - if needed, I add a little brown sugar to taste: 10-14 apples (depending on size) 1 T lemon juice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup apple cider 1 tsp vanilla Peel, core, and slice apples, add remaining ingredients and cook on high for 3-4 hours. Use an immersion blender to reach the consistency you prefer and enjoy! |
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 29, 2014 0:11:24 GMT
Pizza soup
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Post by Goldynn on Oct 29, 2014 0:28:44 GMT
I'm making Chicken and noodles tonight. I'll also make mashed potatoes and put them in a smaller crock pot to keep warm. Then I'll take the crackpots to our daughter's house so they can eat after DGS's hockey. Ill keep some for DH and I for our dinner - two family meals cooked at once. Love my crock pot! I enjoyed your typo in this  I made a Mississippi Roast, a family favorite, and tomorrow I'll make chicken tortilla soup. |
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Post by scrapbookbobbie on Oct 29, 2014 1:42:48 GMT
I had Cafe Rio the last time I was in Salt Lake City. This was my favorite thing! Thank you for sharing the recipe. Can't wait to make it!  |
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Post by Pamelou on Oct 29, 2014 6:29:36 GMT
Supposedly, it is going to be cooling off around here tomorrow. It was warm and just gorgeous today. I'm making a chicken vegetable soup in the crock pot. I'll serve it over rice and we'll have some nice crusty bread of some sort. I haven't had my crock pot out in a few months. It's time...it's Autumn after all. I really enjoy reading the recipes you ladies include with the crock pot thread...Yum!
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Post by anniebygaslight on Oct 29, 2014 8:01:55 GMT
I have a ginormous chili blipping away at the moment. I was up at 6am to get started.
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Post by Mystie on Oct 29, 2014 16:05:54 GMT
Today it's potatoes, kielbasa and cabbage in my crockpot.
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Post by Montannie on Oct 29, 2014 17:18:38 GMT
Pork Verde Chili for a work potluck today. Simmering away in my office; awesome aroma!
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Post by lucyg on Oct 29, 2014 17:46:28 GMT
Pork Verde Chili for a work potluck today. Simmering away in my office; awesome aroma! I believe I'm gonna need that recipe, please. |
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Post by peasandthanku on Oct 29, 2014 17:59:46 GMT
This looks super yummy....how was it? Did you/would you change anything? |
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Post by gina on Oct 29, 2014 19:16:14 GMT
I have beef stew in there right now.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 19:33:02 GMT
This looks super yummy....how was it? Did you/would you change anything? Don't use diet coke...has to be regular coke. I didn't have regular one time and it tasted totally different. Also marinate overnight if possible. Our favorite way to eat it is in tortillas or just out of a bowl. We rarely put it over rice like the website suggests. |
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Post by Montannie on Oct 30, 2014 21:23:54 GMT
Posted at lucyg's request: Pork Verde Chili 1 ½ lbs. pork loin, cubed 1-2 T. vegetable oil 1 med. Onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ c. tomatilla salsa 1 ½ c. chicken stock 2 cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed 1 t. cumin ¼ c. fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish) Salt and Pepper to taste 1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and brown pork. Remove pork to drain on paper towel. 2. To oil in pan, add onions and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent. 3. Add pork back into pan. Add salsa, chicken stock, beans and cumin. 4. Cover and simmer until pork is cooked through. Garnish servings with cilantro. |
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Post by grammy2emmasophia on Oct 30, 2014 21:39:51 GMT
Chicken and Dumplings tonight Delicious! Put it in there before school this morning and done when I got home. Doesn't get better than that! |
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I got a recipe from Pinterest, but it's just apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, a little lemon juice and some water. Let it cook for awhile (I think I did like 8hrs on low), then blend it up with an immersion blender, or food processor. Easy peasy.
