Crock Pot Season

[Bucky]

Here it is, the latter part of October - the temperatures are getting cooler here in the U.S.  We're all transitioning from short sleeves, shorts and sandals to sweaters, jeans and covered shoes or boots.  Oh, and worst of all . . . coats, winter boots, hats and gloves (at least here in Central IL).   

But . . . along with the changing seasons out comes the crock pot!!     Now granted, many people use their crock pot year-round.  But, for myself, once the temperatures get cooler I tend to cook more in the crock pot.  MMMMMM, to smell the wonderful aromas of dinner cooking for hours.

The internet has gobs and gobs of recipes.  I've seen some really yummy looking ones.

I'll have to stop at the grocery store within the next couple weeks and get a roast - they smell sooooo good as they are cooking.

Anybody else a crock pot person (ok, let me clarify - does anybody use a crock pot to cook in, not IF you are a crock pot!!  LOL).

If you have any yummy recipes - please share. 

I know a few members even use a crock pot as a room humidifier.

Bucky

[Sleepy In Seattle]

I just used mine last night to make beef stew! :-D

The wonderful smell throughout the house is the best part, I think!!!!

[Dee]

Love the crockpot!

[Deb]

I just used mine too.  I thought I was making hamburger soup but it was spaghetti sauce.  Note to self: 'always write what the recipe is BEFORE throwing into recipe drawer'.  I got it off the internet and quickly wrote it down without a heading....duh!!!!

Quick change in dinner plans AND I had enough to freeze for later!

I would love to see something easy and healthy!!!

Deb

[Cassi307]

Wow.. I have never thought of using my crockpot as a humidifier.

I use mine for stews but my favorite use is for soup.

[genko_b]

I don't have a crockpot, but use an old cast iron Dutch oven during cold weather. Lots of soups possible.

We had an absolute bumper crop of tomatoes this year and I have been cooking then and putting them through a food mill to make all kinds of soups. One of my favorites is a vegan "cream" of tomato made with canned coconut milk and seasoned with curry spices. It's even better with that lovely golden cauliflower in it.

I like to cook beans in the Dutch oven because I can start them on top of the stove and then finish them in the oven, so they are tender but still keep their shape.

Genko

[Dee]

We could post our favorite (and easy) crock pot recipes.

[finallyadx]

I get rave reviews for getting some chicken (I get boneless breasts and drumsticks) and put them in the crockpot with a few bottles of sweet baby rays honey bbq sauce and turn on high for four hours or low for 6-8 hrs.  Then I just stir fry some veggies and I have a great meal! 

Love the crock pot! 

[Deb]

I haven't tried it yet but I am going to cut up some chicken breast, add 1 cup of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup soy sauce and cook for 6hrs on low.

I am going to use all organic ingredients of course and I think it will be delicious!!!

Have some kind of rice to go with it, and a veggy or two....yummmm

[Sooki]

Carnitas in a crockpot.  Yum.  I have a recipe using pork shoulder, blueberries, bacon, and maple syrup. 

[Cassi307]

I get rave reviews for getting some chicken (I get boneless breasts and drumsticks) and put them in the crockpot with a few bottles of sweet baby rays honey bbq sauce and turn on high for four hours or low for 6-8 hrs.  Then I just stir fry some veggies and I have a great meal! 

Love the crock pot!

I have done this as well! I always feel guilty because it feels like cheating but it's an easy dinner.

[meow]

I swear, when I read the title of this, I thought it said "Crack Pot Season," and was prepared for a story about someone who claims to cure AI issues with Pyramid Power or something...

Best pot roast EVER:   A big chuck roast. A can of cream of mushroom soup. Two envelopes of dried onion soup. About 2 oz of red wine.  Baby carrots. Fresh rosemary, 1T chopped fresh garlic if you have it (garlic POWDER, not salt, if you don't),  lots of black pepper.

Stir up the soup, soup mix, garlic and wine in the crock pot. It will smell winey and salty and look really gross. Put in the chuck roast and turn it around in the pot, coating it completely.  Like I said, REALLY GROSS.  Put the lid on  and cook on low for 10-12 hours. At about 6 hours, toss in some baby carrots. I don't put potatoes in, I cook them separately.

You will have the awesomest, falling-apart-est pot roast, with its own gravy and no other seasoning necessary.

[Sleepy In Seattle]

****** DROOOOOLING******* 

[Cassi307]

I swear, when I read the title of this, I thought it said "Crack Pot Season," and was prepared for a story about someone who claims to cure AI issues with Pyramid Power or something...

Best pot roast EVER:   A big chuck roast. A can of cream of mushroom soup. Two envelopes of dried onion soup. About 2 oz of red wine.  Baby carrots. Fresh rosemary, 1T chopped fresh garlic if you have it (garlic POWDER, not salt, if you don't),  lots of black pepper.

Stir up the soup, soup mix, garlic and wine in the crock pot. It will smell winey and salty and look really gross. Put in the chuck roast and turn it around in the pot, coating it completely.  Like I said, REALLY GROSS.  Put the lid on  and cook on low for 10-12 hours. At about 6 hours, toss in some baby carrots. I don't put potatoes in, I cook them separately.

You will have the awesomest, falling-apart-est pot roast, with its own gravy and no other seasoning necessary.

So when are we coming for dinner?

[Deb]

I have done that pot roast!!!!  It is so yummy...okay I don't eat meat but I LOVED the gravy on potatoes and veggies!!!!  The rest of the family loved this though!!!!!