Your Crockpot Cooking Salvation

by absenthero

Question by co-worker: My slow cooker pot roast is on the dry side. Without using gravy what is a good way to give it more flavor?
I cooked it on low overnight. It smells great and isn't too dry, just a bit on the surface. I hate gravy, though, so how can I give it more flavor and juice? I added some whole onions to the cooker. What else can I do?

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Answer by cocokutie
boil water with a couple bouillion cubes and slice the roast and add both back into the cooker.

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by Mr. Ducke

Question by Ann: Do you know a good crock pot chicken recipe?
The chicken is not de-boned. I don't know if it makes a difference in the crock pot, but thought I would mention it.

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Answer by Hernandez
Crock Pot Chicken

Ingredients
1eachchicken
2-5eachcarrots, sliced thinly
2eachonions, sliced thinly
2-5eachcelery, stalks, chopped, with a few leaves
1 1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
16ozchicken broth, -or- 1 chicken boullion cube, disolved in 2 cups water
1teaspoonbasil, crushed
2 1/2tablespoonitalian seasonings mixture (optional)

Directions:

In a slow cooker, put in half of the chicken broth. Place half of the carrots, celery and onions in the bottom. Place the chicken (back side down) in the slow cooker. Add remaining broth, vegetables, salt and pepper, basil and italian seasonings (if used). Place lid on cooker and cook on LOW heat for 7-10 hours or HIGH heat for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.

Serves four.

NOTES: This is an excellent recipe for people on the go! Just start it in the morning and by 5 or 6 pm you have dinner! You can even get a package of mixed frozen vegetables if you don't have time to chop fresh ones. Buying a whole chicken is cheaper than to buy one pre-cut. The chicken almost falls off the bones it is so tender and it makes taking out the bones easy! Serve it in bowls over rice; like chicken soup. It makes a large amount and lasts at least 2-3 meals.

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by mia3mom

Question by Eli: Does anyone have any good, easy crockpot recipes?
I've asked this question once before, and I got wonderful answers, so I thought I would ask again. You can never have too many!

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Answer by Cherish
Grits.Country Broil.

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by nicmcc

Question by Rosebud: Does anyone have any good crock pot recipes or just a recipe they'd like to share with me?
I feel like I'm always cooking the same thing for my family. I would really like some new recipes. I like to cook in the crock pot because it is so convenient, but any new ideas would be great. Thanks in advance and I'm sure my family would thank you too. lol
Thank you all for the great recipes! There are so many great answers it's going to be hard choosing the best one. Thanks again, I'm definately going to try a lot of these.

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Answer by JesusFreak
This could work for you family, but it depends on where you live. Check at your local grocery store to see if they sell a sauce called "Chile el Pato" It's a mexican hot sauce. And it's not made from duck, I don't know why they call it that. Anyways, cook some ground beef with a little seasoning salt instead of regular salt. Put it in the crock pot and add some chile el pato. it depends on how much ground beef you use and if you children like spicy food. The rest is up to you, you can make nachos out of it, or tacos. Tacos would be less messy for children, but it tastes wonderful, even by itself. Good luck.

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by BigSisLilSis

Question by Willow (◣_◢): What is a good recipe for crock pot chicken?
I want to use chicken breasts, what's a good recipe to use in a crock pot? What vegetables work good to cook in there for chicken?

I favor creamy dishes rather than tomato-y ones. Also don't suggest beer or wine, thanks!

Don't leave out details like how long to cook it, I would be cooking on low.

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Answer by n8smom96
My family likes this one:

Creamy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

4 chicken breast halves
1 12 oz can of cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups water
1 packet of onion soup mix

Place thawed chicken into crock pot or slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix all the other ingredients together. Pour mixture of chicken and cover. Cook at low setting 6-8 hours or higher setting for 4-6 hours.

Serve over noodles, rice or potatoes. Also doubles easily for larger groups.

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by hummingcrow

Question by Jules: Anyone have any good crock pot recipes?
Some days there just isn't enough time to cook a big dinner. A crock pot is a great alternative but I have ran out of recipes, LOL. We can't eat the same thing over and over. Anyone have any recipes I could put to good use? Thanks!
In return I will send you my crock pot recipe for Mac and Cheese if you are able to receive email. Thank you!

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Answer by Just Me
here is a link with tons of them on there..

http://www.recipesource.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?search_string=crockpot&filter=off&dir=.%2Fmisc

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Question by Joshua C: Any good slow cooker recipes?
I am looking for actual recipes not websites to find recipes. I really love chicken. I have a slow cooker with low, medium and high levels. I haven't used it yet and hope to break it in this week since i am not working. Any help would be wonderful.

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Answer by Kimberly
*********CHICKEN CACCIATORE
3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 sm. can sliced olives
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 each celery stock, sliced
1 c. mushrooms, slices
1 c. carrots (optional) or any vegetable desired
1 pkg. macaroni (shells, elbow, etc.)
Cut chicken in bite size pieces. In crock pot, combine chicken, spaghetti sauce, olives, onion, celery, mushrooms and carrots. Cook on low 6 to 7 hours or high 3 to 4 hours. Cook macaroni. Place macaroni in bowl, spoon Chicken Cacciatore over. Great with french bread and a salad.

*******CROCK POT BBQ CHICKEN
4 to 6 pieces chicken
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker and pour ketchup and barbecue sauce over the top of the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

NOTE: Try adding one chopped onion for a delicious flavor.

******CROCK POT CHICKEN SUPREME
4-6 chicken breasts
Bacon strips
1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
Dash of garlic powder
Wrap chicken with bacon. Place in crock pot. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook all day on medium high. Serve over rice. Serves 4-6.

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by PrincessFroglips

Question by Mommy2BeOf3: Anyone have any really good crock pot recipes for little smokies? Ever heard of one with spaghetti sauce?
I have to make a whole lot of little smokies in a crock pot tonight to take to work and want to try something different. Someone at work had mentioned a recipe where spaghetti sauce and grape jelly are used, yet i can't seem to find any recipes like that on the web anywhere. Any type of recipe will help me out though! Thanks!

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Answer by soliloquy621
I'm not sure of the proportions, but we always used chili sauce and grape jelly.

My friend used to make it just by putting barbecue sauce on it, but I dont think it quite has the "little smokies" flavor like the chili sauce and grape jelly.

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by fiveforefun

Question by Sam: Good easy crockpot recipes?
What are some good crockpot recipes?

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Answer by ♫♪Miyu Glear♪♫
INGREDIENTS:
16 slices bacon (about 12 ounces), diced, fried and well drained
16 ounces cream cheese, cubed, room temperature
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash hot sauce
PREPARATION:
Put all ingredients in the slow cooker; cover and cook on low, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 hours, until cheese is melted and mixture is hot. Taste and adjust seasonings, add bacon, and keep on low to serve.

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