Slow Cooker Crock Pot

One of the best chicken crock pot recipes we know is the Apricot Ginger Chicken. The chicken required in this recipe is boneless and it is ideal to be served during a family dinner. Ginger is included in the ingredients and such ingredient allows the overall taste of the food to really be delicious when combined with apricot. If you are one of those people who do not really find chicken an always appetizing dish, then we highly suggest that you try Apricot Ginger Chicken. It is not only delicious, but it is also very easy to prepare. That is the reason why it is considered as an easy chicken crock pot recipe.

The ingredients for this easy chicken crock pot recipe include one teaspoon of crushed ginger, four hundred milliliters of apricot nectar or juice, six cauliflower florets, one small capsicum pepper that is sliced, one courgette zucchini that is sliced, one sliced carrot, one teaspoon ginger powder, three tablespoons of plain all-purpose flour, and five hundred grams of cubed chicken fillets. A five hundred-gram cubed chicken fillet is equivalent to one and one-fourth pounds of cubed chicken fillet.

You may start preparing this easy chicken crock pot recipe by mixing the ginger powder with the flour in a plastic bag and then, add the chicken. Toss them all together until the chicken gets coated with such two ingredients. In the crock pot, place the vegetables as well as the chicken. Place the remaining ingredients in the crock pot and cook such dish for eight to nine hours on low temperature.

The Creamy Chicken Dish is another easy chicken crock pot recipe. The vegetables that you are going to use may vary, depending on the ones that you like to include. You may select your favorite combination of vegetables from fresh, pre-cut, canned, and frozen. The meat that will be included in this easy chicken crock pot recipe should be composed of chicken legs and chicken wings that are cut in Maryland pieces. If you prefer chicken parts that do not have that much bone, then you may use chicken thighs or chicken breasts instead. You may prepare approximately one and a half kilograms of chicken, which is expected to make four to six servings. For the flavoring, any type of tin soup will do such as cream of corn, cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, and so on. In most cases, cream of corn is what cooks use for this easy chicken crock pot recipe. If this will be your first time to cook, we suggest that you use the cream of corn soup.

In a crock pot, the vegetables should be chucked in first. The chicken should be placed on top of the vegetables before pouring in the soup on top of all those ingredients. Cover the crock pot and cook on low temperature for six to eight hours or on high temperature for three to four hours. Optional ingredients such as crushed ginger or garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper may be used for added flavoring.

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As more and more start cooking pheasant in slow cookers, no doubt you’d want to do the same thing. Fortunately preparing these recipes is a painless procedure.

Spicy Pheasant

Some like it hot, and if you count yourself among those, prepare the following: half a tablespoon of onion powder, balsamic vinegar (2 tablespoons), bell peppers (half a cup, red and green, crushed, seeds removed), 3 tablespoons of hot sauce, liquid smoke flavoring (1 tablespoon), minced garlic (one cup), brown sugar (3 tablespoons) and a tablespoon of soy sauce.

You should also have a cup of beef broth, a can (12 ounces) of barbecue sauce, 2 pheasants and half a tablespoon of salt.

Before putting the pheasant in a slow cooker you should rinse it with water and some salt. Soak it for 60 minutes and then remove the liquid. In the meantime prepare the marinade. Get the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar and the other seasonings. Combine them in a mixing bowl and stir it well. When the marinade is made, put the pheasant in there and set the container in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

After 2 hours take out the container and put the pheasant in the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and set the crock pot to low. After 7 hours, pour in the barbecue sauce and the crushed peppers. Stir for a couple of minutes, and cook (high) for a couple more hours.

Remove the pheasant in the crock pot and set on a saucepan. This goes very well with hot fried rice with bits of scrambled eggs, peppers and shrimp.

Pheasant with Sour Cream

Ready a teaspoon of paprika, sage (crushed, 1 tablespoon), celery (4 stalks), 8 small carrots (chopped), a 12 ounce can of mushroom soup, 2 pheasants and a teaspoon of salt and pepper.

After being washed and chopped, put the pheasants in the slow cooker. Add a little more spice by spraying some celery, salt and more pepper. Add in the chopped carrots, and the other ingredients, pouring in the sour cream last. Use a spoon to roll over the birds so it is thoroughly coated.

When cooking on high, do not let more than 6 hours go by. Let 5 and a half hours pass, and remove the lid. Stir it for a couple of minutes. Put the cover back on and cook for another 20 minutes, still on high.

Put the pheasants on a large bowl, and sprinkle the juices. Have some crackers ready, and your meal is set.

Making pheasants in a slow cooker is not like preparing your usual time consuming and messy meal. The process is basically the same for all recipes with only the ingredients varying, making this very attractive and practical for busy people.

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Almost everyone loves pork tenderloin, especially one that almost melts in the mouth. Well, take these special pork tenderloin crock pot recipes and make the dream come true.

Amazing Pork Tenderloin

Take a 2-pound pork tenderloin, an ounce of dry packed onion stew mix, a cup of water, and red wine about 3/4 of a cup. Then, for spices prepare three tablespoons of crushed garlic, another three tablespoons of soy sauce, and some black pepper. Once these pork tenderloin crock pot ingredients are ready start preparing the crock pot.

Put everything in the slow cooker in the following manner: first, the pork tenderloin, then the onion stew mix, water and red wine. Stir well, and make sure to soak the pork well in this concoction. Then spread the garlic on top of the pork piece followed by black pepper. Cover the crock pot and set the slow cooker to 4 hours on low heat. The pork tenderloin crock pot will turn out mighty appetizing and scrumptious, especially with its residual sauce.

Fruited Pork Tenderloin

Here’s another pork tenderloin crock pot recipe worth trying. Prepare 1 or 1 and 1/2 pounds of pork tenderloin (pat dry), 2 cups of fresh orange juice, 5 pieces seeded persimmons (peeled and diced), whole cranberry sauce (16 ounce), a quartered onion, a fourth cup of honey, a small piece of ground ginger, some crushed garlic, and salt to taste.

Place the pork tenderloin on the crockery insert of a big slow cooker, put all the ingredients over the pork, cover the crock pot, and set timer to 6 or 8 hours. The longer the time, the more tender the pork of this pork tenderloin crock pot recipe will turn out. Then serve as a rice topping for a swell and super tasty sweet-sour meal.

Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin

Another pork tenderloin crock pot dish with honey, this recipe results to an ample juicy and thick sauce that goes well on the sliced pork tenderloin. Just place a 2-pound pork tenderloin, salt and pepper, some minced garlic, 4 spoons grainy country-style mustard, a little honey and brown sugar with a tablespoon of cider vinegar, and some dried leaf thyme. Slow cook for 7 hours.

Then take out the tenderloin and boil the remaining sauce with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water. Stir and cook for a minute and then pour on the sliced pork tenderloin.

Pork tenderloin crock pot dishes like the above can be superb treats for the family.

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aUsing a slow cooker, you can make short ribs that will leave people wondering if you are a professional chef. The truth is you don’t have to be one; all it takes to whip up the right dish is to approach it with the right mentality and some zest.

Barbecue Beef Short Ribs

The ingredients here are 6 medium sized potatoes (peeled, and sliced), 1 cup of small carrots, 3 and ½ lbs of beef short ribs, a large onion (8 and ½ wedges), water (1/4 cup), a cup of ketchup, half a teaspoon of dry mustard, vinegar (1/4 of a cup) and 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika.

For this slow cooker recipe you will also need a teaspoon of chili powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, some garlic powder, a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

To begin, take the carrots and potatoes, and place them in the slow cooker. Add some of the onion and the short rib beef. Now mix the ketchup with the paprika, water, chili powder, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, vinegar, the salt and the Worcestershire sauce.

Spray this mixture onto the short ribs, and set the slow cooker to high. Let it cook for about 5 hours. When it is cooked, mix the cornstarch with the water and sprinkle on the beef, and stir for about a minute. Serve it hot.

Short Ribs with Lima Beans

You’ll need about 3 lbs of short ribs, a can of condensed beef barley soup, frozen lima beans (20 ounces), a cup of water, 1 can of mushrooms (6 ounces), a cup of water, some dry onion soup mix and flour (2 tablespoons).

The first step is to put the short ribs and the lima beans in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the onion soup mix, half a cup of water, and some of the mushrooms too. Dash these over the beef freely. Now adjust the setting of the crock pot and put it to low (10 to 12 hours is the average time it takes to cook).

When it is cooked, remove the broth and let it boil. Add about ¼ cup of water with the flour, and mix until it smoothens. Add this to the broth and use it as gravy for the dish.

Slow cooker short rib dishes are numerous, and these are just a couple of them. Get familiar with the many ways you can serve up beef, and make every meal worth remembering.

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A staple at Mexican dinner plates, fajitas generally refer to meat flavored with corn tortilla. But there are other ways you can enjoy this delicacy, such as the ones below which you can make in a slow cooker.

Fajitas Laced with Cheese and Salsa

To create this dish you will need to assemble the following: sweet red and yellow pepper, beef sirloin, a couple of chopped sweet onions, a cup of water, ground cumin (1 and a half tablespoons), 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, a teaspoon of lime juice, half a teaspoon of salt and garlic and chili powder (a teaspoon).

This fajita slow cooker dish also needs a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 5 flour tortillas, cheddar cheese (2 cups), 4 teaspoons of cilantro, and a cup of salsa.

The directions are as follows: Open the slow cooker and put inside the peppers, onions, and the beef sirloin on top. Pour in order: the red wine vinegar, water and lime juice, spraying some salt and garlic too. Allow it to cook for 9 to 10 hours.

Now take a spoon and scoop up some of the mixture into each tortilla, and layer it with the salsa, cheese and cilantro. Roll gently and it’s ready to serve.

Jalapeno Flavored Fajitas

This slow cooker recipe needs 2 lbs of flank steak, a couple of jalapeno peppers (chopped), some garlic, a can of tomatoes (do not dry), 2 tablespoons of ground coriander, onions, a teaspoon of cumin and half a teaspoon of chili powder.

Also, a teaspoon of salt is required, 1 green pepper, 2 red peppers (sweet), crushed fresh cilantro, cornstarch (2 teaspoons), water (1 tablespoon), a dozen warmed flour tortillas, a cup of salsa and half a cup of sour cream.

To make the fajitas cut the meat into thin slices, and set in the slow cooker. Toss in the tomatoes, coriander, jalapeno and chili powder. Add some salt to give it extra flavor, and the garlic too. Put the timer on to low. After 8 hours, add in the rest of the onions, cilantro and sweet peppers. Close it and allow another couple of hours to pass.

About half an hour before it’s fully cooked, mix in the flour and water. After the half hour has passed, spoon a generous amount into each tortilla, topping it with helpings of salsa and sour cream.

Fajitas are the perfect meals for those family get-togethers, with the spicy food providing more life to an animated dinner table. With its rich texture these are the type of slow cooker meals worthy of a second helping.

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Yummy ribs in a luscious mix of honey and chipotle mush—sounds as delicious as a Honey Chipotle Crock Pot Ribs recipe can get. So get these ingredients now and start cooking.

Here is the list of ingredients of this crock pot ribs recipe: two racks of baby back ribs. Cut them into 2 to 3 rib portions. We also need salt and pepper, one and half cups of tomato ketchup, one third cup of pure honey, a fourth of a cup of chopped onions, one and half tablespoons chipotle sauce (or to discretion), a tablespoon or Worcestershire sauce, two tablespoons chili powder, a tablespoon of prepared mustard, two tablespoons cider vinegar, a half of a teaspoon garlic powder, one half teaspoon salt, and one fourth teaspoon ground black pepper. With these ingredients present we’re ready to cook this crock pot ribs recipe.

Place a sheet of foil in the oven where the crock pot ribs will be placed. Be sure to provide foil protection even to the sides of the oven. Place the crock pot ribs inside, with a side of the ribs down on the oven tray covered with foil. Get the crock pot oven ready by heating it to 375 degrees. Bake for one hour. While waiting for the crock pot ribs to bake, prepare the rest of the ingredients by putting them all in a food processor or blender, processing them to a near paste.

When the ribs are baked, put them in a crock pot slow cooker, top lavishly with onions, and pour the chipotle barbecue mush on everything in the crock pot slow cooker. Cook on low fire for some 8 to 10 hours. If 4 to 5 hours is preferred, cook on high fire. This crock pot ribs recipe serves four persons.

The tangy honey and chipotle mush mixture adds to the goodness of the crock pot ribs leaving a subtle savor in the tongue each bite that urges one to have more servings. This crock pot ribs recipe goes well with potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, or mashed potatoes for a scrumptious indoor barbecue the family can enjoy.

Crock pot ribs with honey and chipotle sauce is a tasty and elegant dinner cuisine. It is spiced up with lots of pungent ingredients to bring out the subtle aroma and flavor of baby back ribs. It oozes with the succulent blend of rib juice and spices cooked gradually in a crock pot slow cooker for the right curing and cooking time.

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One of the worries of a lot of people when eating meat is putting on too much weight or gaining unwanted carbohydrates. But with the low carb slow cooker rib recipes shown below, you don’t have to worry about that side effect, and you don’t have to put up with poor taste either.

Spare Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

This low carb slow cooker rib recipe needs only a few ingredients: pork spare ribs (3 lbs), half a teaspoon of salt, pepper (1/2 teaspoon), a cup of sliced onion (1 and ¾ cups will be sufficient), and a bottle of barbecue sauce (18 oz).

Begin by setting the spare ribs on a frying pan, with the meat face up. Add some salt and pepper for seasoning. Cook for 20 minutes, or when it turns brown. Upon completion, slice them into bite size chunks.

Put some of the onions inside the slow cooker and place the sliced meat chunks in there. Add the barbecue sauce, and cook this low carb slow cooker rib recipe for 60 minutes on high. After the time has expired, turn it to low and cook for another 4 hours. Serve this meal with some potatoes, and low calorie drinks.

Spare Ribs with Chicken Broth

For this low carb slow cooker rib recipe, you should prepare the following: a piece of garlic clove (minced), a couple of tablespoons of butter, some spare ribs, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 and a half cups of chicken broth, and 1 small yellow onion (sliced).

Heat a skillet and put in the butter, onions and garlic, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes. After that time has elapsed, add in the spare ribs. After its color has turned brown, put the meat into the crock pot. Add the Worcestershire sauce, followed by the chicken broth. Cook this low carb slow cooker rib recipe for 8 hours (low).

To serve, put the pieces of meat onto a large bowl and pour some barbecue sauce. This dish goes very well with some vegetables like spinach, lettuce, green beans, and even some cabbage. This recipe is good for 4 to 6 servings.

The biggest myth concerning low carb slow cooker rib recipes is that you have to sacrifice taste and quality. That isn’t the case at all, and by cooking and serving these meals you can sit back, relax and enjoy your meals without fretting over unwanted calories.

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Some of the pork tenderloin slow cooker recipes that you’ll see call for all sorts of ingredients, but when cooked have less than satisfactory results. If you want to be sure about what you’re preparing, give these tried and tested dishes a go in the kitchen.

Sweet Pork with Orange Juice

Those who love pork tenderloin slow cooker recipes that are sweet will relish this one. Prepare 2 pounds of pork, a cup of cold water, a can (10 oz) of orange juice, a jar of sweet barbecue sauce, and a teaspoon of salt and pepper.

Before anything else you need to cook the meat in a skillet. Heat it up with some vegetable oil (or olive oil if you have one). Slice the pork into smaller pieces if you find that more convenient, and spray the onions over it. Cook for 5 minutes on high.

The proceeding step to making this pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe is to put the just cooked meat into the crock pot. Smatter a bit of the pepper and salt. Cook on high for an hour. After 60 minutes, turn it low for 8 hours.

Now remove the roast (if you hadn’t’ sliced it, do it now), and discard the juices. Once they have been chopped into smaller chunks, put them back in the crock pot. Add the orange juice and barbecue sauce. Cook on high for another 2 hours.

You may serve this pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe on sandwiches or fried rice. You can also eat it with other vegetables.

Pork with Corn

What you will need to create this pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe are 4 lbs of pork shoulder (or any other cut), a can of sweet corn, a cup of peas, a tablespoon of Tabasco sauce, 1 and ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper, a tablespoon of soy sauce, and a couple of cups of macaroni.

The procedure is as follows: once the meat has been sautéed and cooked in the frying pan, it should be transferred in the slow cooker. Now throw in the sweet corn, peas, macaroni, soy sauce and the other sauces. Set it to high for an hour, then turn to low and add some salt and pepper. Cook at low settings for another 8 hours.

It is best to eat this pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe with a bowl of newly cooked rice. Serve the sliced chops on each plate, and add a generous helping of the sauce.

All good things come to those who wait, and this adage holds true for fine dining. Take the time to prepare the necessary ingredients, and by following the directions, you’ll come up with meals you’re not apt to forget anytime soon.

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When making slow cooker meals, there’s no need to avoid using frozen elements or ingredients. As you will see here, they can actually supplement and improve the texture of the meal, particularly since recipes made with crock pots take some time.

Meatballs with Frozen Corn

The ingredients for this recipe include 2 cups of water, a can of beef broth (10 oz), shredded cheese (1 cup), a teaspoon of marjoram leaves, pepper (1/4 teaspoon), shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic, onions, celery, a can of frozen kernel corn, precooked meatballs, diced potatoes (2 medium size) and a cup of chopped carrots.

You should also have a couple of tablespoons of cornstarch, and a tablespoon of water.

Start by opening the slow cooker and put in the frozen kernel corn, carrots, marjoram, meatballs and potatoes. Pour in the broth, and add the seasonings (salt and pepper) last. Stir so that the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.

Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 9 hours. After that time has expired, open and add the cheeses, cornstarch and cold water. Cook again on high for another half hour. This is good for 8 servings. Serve this with some steamed rice and also a little bit of lettuce. Some would also add a few drops of hot sauce or ketchup to give it some extra zest.

Chicken with Salsa

This is another easy slow cooker dish, you can prepare. Just get four frozen chicken breasts (boneless and with the skin removed), a 16 ounce can of hot salsa, a tablespoon of pepper, a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of vinegar, a tablespoon of crushed celery, and a cup of condensed chicken soup.

Put the chicken breasts inside the slow cooker. Get a small bowl, and mix the chicken soup, celery, salsa, salt and pepper. Make sure that you stir and mix them well. When everything has been combined pour over chicken. Cook at a low setting for 10 to 12 hours.

When serving this meal, you can top it with more of the shredded cheese. If you like, you can set aside some of the salsa and sprinkle on top of the chicken breasts while serving it.

Unlike other methods, slow cookers allow you to use frozen ingredients as you would a fresh one, making it more convenient for you. If only for the convenience and not just the savory meals it can produce, you should get yourself a crock pot.

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