PORK AND CABBAGE MEAL

2 lbs boneless pork chops

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 tsp salt
dash of freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1/8 tsp allspice
1/2 cup beef OR vegetable broth
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick

Place the chops in a 4 to 5-quart slow cooker or crockpot.  Layer in the following order over the chops: onions, parsley, cabbage.

Combine the slat, pepper, caraway seeds, and allspice; sprinkle over the cabbage.

Pour the broth overall.

Cover and cook on low setting 5 to 6 hours.

Approximately 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the apples slices over the top of the mixture.

Yield: 6 servings

Note: This is also a good diabetic recipe having a ration of 9 g carbs and 18 g protein per serving.

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RED CURRY POT ROAST

Here is a different pot roast recipe for you.  

1 (2 to 3 lb) chuck roast
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tsp canola oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp red curry paste
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 cups broth (I use vegetable, I believe the original recipe I saw said chicken)
1 can (14-oz) coconut milk
1 can (10-oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
3 tbsp fish sauce (Asian section at the grocery store)
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
juice of 1 lime
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, halved
4 small heads baby bok choy, cut-up, leaves intact
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Generously sprinkle the meat with the salt and pepper.  Heat the oil in a large skillet; when hot add the beef and cook a few minutes to brown both sides.   Remove skillet from the heat.

Spread onion over the bottom of the crock, top with the meat.

Spoon the curry paste into the skillet; add the cumin and coriander.  Using the back of a large spoon, blend the mixture.  Return skillet to medium heat.

Pour the broth into the skillet; stir in the coconut milk.  Add the tomatoes, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, tomato paste, ginger, and lime juice.  Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over the meat in the cooker.  Add the bay leaves and stir to blend.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low setting approximately 8 hours.

Remove lid, take meat out of cooker and place on a cutting board.  Turn heat to high and add the potatoes and bok choy.  Replace lid and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile cut the meat into large chunks.

Blend the cornstarch into the water; stir into the mixture until smooth.  Return the meat to the cooker and cook on high until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Ladle into bowls for serving.  Garnish with the peanuts and cilantro.

Yield: 6 servings.

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TOMATILLO-BEAN DIP

2 cans (15-oz each) pinto beans, rinsed & drained

1 can (12-oz) tomatillos, drained & chopped
1 can (4.5-oz) can chopped green chilies
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable broth*
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced

In a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker or crockpot, combine the pinto beans, tomatillos, green chilies, onion, vegetable broth, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne; Stir to blend; place lid on cooker and cook 1 to 2 hours on high or 2 to 4 hours on low until the mixture is slightly thickened.
At the end of the cooking time, stir the cilantro and lime juice into the cooker; allow the mixture to cook in cooker for 5 minutes.  Puree the mixture in a food processor in batches. 
Serve dip warm or at room temperature.
Yield: 6 servings

*May use chicken or beef broth, if preferred.

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HOT 3-BEAN SALAD

4 slices bacon

1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup mild taco sauce
1 can (16-oz) chili beans
1 can (16-oz) green beans, drained
1 can (16-oz) garbanzo beans, drained

Fry the bacon until crisp and remove from skillet.  Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet.  Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and taco sauce.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and thick.

Place the 3 types of beans in the crock pot or slow cooker; add the crumbled bacon.  Pour the thickened sauce overall.  Stir mixture thoroughly.  Place lid on cooker and cook on high for 2 hours.

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SPICY RICE PUDDING

2 cups milk

1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 cinnamon stick
Ground cinnamon for garnish, optional

Spray slow cooker or crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.

Place the milk, rice, raisins, sugar, butter, vanilla, and cardamom in the cooker; stir to mix together well.  Add the cinnamon stick; cover and cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 4 to 5 hours on low.  Pudding is done when the rice is very soft and the pudding is thick and creamy.
Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
Variation: This pudding is good served topped with sliced banana.

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CHICKEN TERIYAKI

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped

Directions
1. Place chopped chicken in bottom of 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Wisk together soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic and ginger. Pour over chicken.
3. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.
4. Remove chicken. While slow cooker is still warm (or left on the warm setting if your has one), mix cornstarch with warm water until smooth. Slowly add into sauce in the slow cooker to thicken, mixing as you add.
5. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir to coat in sauce.

 

 Serve over rice with freshly chopped green onion on top. 

 

Note: This recipe and photo are from cooktopcove a few years ago.

 

PORK AND BLACK-EYED PEAS STEW

1 (approximately 2 lb) pork tenderloin, large diced

1 can (15-oz) black-eyed peas
2 cans (14.5-oz each) stewed tomatoes with onions and peppers
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 cups homemade or canned vegetable stock
1 tbsp creole seasoning

In a slow cooker or crockpot (about 5-quart size), combine the cut up pork, peas, tomatoes, and bell pepper.

In a medium mixing bowl combine the rice with the stock and seasoning; pour over the ingredients in the cooker.  Stir to mix thoroughly.  Place lid on cooker and cook on low for approximately 5 hours.

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HONEY-GARLIC CHICKEN

Boneless thawed, Skinless Chicken Breasts, (I used 2lbs or 8 chicken tender pieces: 4oz. each)

• 3 Garlic Cloves, smashed and chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1/2 cup  Soy Sauce
• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• 1/3 cup Honey

1. Put all ingredients into a crock-pot
2. Let cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low heat. (I flipped the chicken over about halfway through) 
3. Serve whole or shredded, with rice or your choice or veggies

This recipe is posted for those of you looking for a garlic and honey chicken recipe. Hope this one from Tasteful Space is helpful.

BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH BLACK BEANS

1 tbsp canola oil

6 large green (or red or yellow) bell peppers, seeded and cored
2 cans (15-oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 cup shredded Mexican-Blend cheese
1 cup your favorite jarred salsa
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream for garnish, if desired

Heat the oil in a medium skillet; add the onion and sauté until crisp tender.  Add the cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, and the chili powder; remove from heat.

In a mixing bowl, mash 1 can of the beans with the seasoned sautéed onions.  Mix in the remaining can of beans.

Arrange the bell peppers, cut side up, in slow cooker or crock pot; spoon the bean mixture into the peppers.  Top bean mixture with the cheese.  Pour the salsa over cheese; cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.  May cook for half that time on high.

To serve, add a dollop of sour cream atop each pepper, if desired.

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TASTE OF THE ISLANDS PORK ROAST

3 lb boneless Boston butt pork roast

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp liquid smoke
1 can (20-oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp grated orange zest
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
3 tbsp sugar (same amount of Splenda Granulated may be substituted)
2 tbsp cornstarch

Combine the soy sauce, liquid smoke, pineapple, orange and lemon juices, orange and lemon zest, and sugar in a medium saucepan.  Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; add cornstarch, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened.

Place the roast in a slow cooker or crockpot.  Pour half the above mixture over the roast; reserve remaining mixture. 

Place lid on cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours. 

Warm the remaining sauce mixture and serve over the pork.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

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