BARBECUED PORK SANDWICHES

 

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 bottle (12-oz) chili sauce
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp apple-cider vinegar
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup water
3 cups thin sliced cooked pork
1 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cold water
12 buns

In a skillet cook the onion, celery, and garlic in the butter until tender but not browned. Transfer the mixture to a crockpot or slowcooker. Add the chili sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder, salt, pepper, and water, mixing well. Stir in the sliced pork, coating all sides. Add lid to the cooker and cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours. Turn the heat to the high setting.

In a small bowl or cup blend the flour and cold water until smooth; stir into the pork mixture. Cover again and cook another 15 minutes or so until the sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

To serve, place approximately a third cup of the pork mixture on each bun.

Yield: 12 sandwiches

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ENCHILADAS

 1 pound ground beef

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (16 ounces) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. 

Combine cheeses.

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer about 3/4 cup beef mixture, one tortilla and about 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until heated through. 

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe and photo from TOH around 25-years-ago.

EASY JAMBALAYA

2 tbsp olive oil

1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch thick slices

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 celery ribs, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 quart (4 cups) chicken or vegetable broth

1 can (14.5-oz) crushed tomatoes

2 tsp dry Cajun Seasoning

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp Tabasco or hot sauce

8-oz shrimp, peeled, deveined

3 cups hot cooked rice, for serving

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, sausage, salt and half the pepper; cook turning until meat is browned. This should take 8 or 9 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker, reserving drippings in the skillet.

Add the celery, green pepper, onion and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring until softened, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker with the meat. Add the broth, tomatoes, seasoning, paprika and Tabasco or hot pepper sauce. Place lid on cooker and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or half that time on high.

Once jambalaya is cooked, turn off cooker and skim away any excess oil on surface. Add shrimp; stir until pink and cook through, 3 to 5 minutes. The residual heat from the cooker is enough to cook the shrimp. Serve over the hot rice.

Yield: 6 servings

Source Woman's World 2012

WINGS

 

2 1/2 lbs chicken wingettes

1 med onion, chopped
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

Place chicken on broiler pan and broil 8-10 minutes per side. Remove to a slow cooker.

Combine remaining ingredients and spoon over wings.

Cook 2 hours on high setting. Stir once during cooking.

Yield: Approximately 8 servings.

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MESQUITE BABY BACK RIBS

1 cup water

2 tbsp cider vinegar

1 tbsp lower-sodium soy sauce

4 lbs pork baby back ribs, cut into serving pieces

2 tbsp mesquite seasoning

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

In a 6-quart slow cooker, mix water, vinegar and soy sauce. 

Rub ribs with the mesquite seasoning; place in the slow cooker.

Cook, covered, on low 6 to 8 hours or until tender. Remove ribs to a serving platter. Brush with the barbecue sauce and return to the cooker. Cook, covered, on low around 30 minutes until the ribs are glazed.

recipe and photo from TOH

 

CROCK POT COCOA

3 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar (Splenda or Stevia granulated for diabetics)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups barely warm water

In crock pot combine the dry milk powder, cocoa, and sugar or sweetener. Stir in the warm water and vanilla, stirring to dissolve. Place lid on crockpot and heat on low setting for 3 to 4 hours.

Variations: Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg for a spiced cocoa.

Add two tablespoons instant coffee granules for a mocha cocoa.

Cut the vanilla in half and add a half teaspoon of peppermint extract for a holiday peppermint cocoa.

Use your imagination to come up with a flavor of your choice!

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VEGGIE-BEEF CHOWDER

1 can (1 lb) tomatoes, broken-up

3 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium potatoes, chunked
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can green beans
1 can peas
2 carrots, sliced
2 medium yellow tomatoes, large diced
3 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can whole kernel corn
1 lb lean ground beef, browned

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot or slow cooker. Place lid on cooker and cook on low 12 hours or more.

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VEGAN CABBAGE SOUP

I much prefer vegetables, but I am not a vegan. I often get requests for vegan recipes so when this one showed up in my mailbox I thought of all you vegans out there. I have not yet tried it but plan to soon. I hope you enjoy it. I got it in my mailbox from TOH. It is credited to the TOH test kitchen in Wisconsin.

• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 can (14 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 small head cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds), shredded
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Fresh basil, optional
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• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, whisk together stock, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in vegetables, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. If desired, top with fresh basil.

• Yield: 10 1 cup servings
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BEANS AND PEPPERS

4 cups water 

1 1/2 cups dry pinto or great northern beans
1 tsp salt
1 can (16-oz) tomatoes, cut up 
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, crumbled

In a saucepan, bring the water, beans, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered 1 1/2 hours.(Or this is a good way to use leftover beans!) Pour into a bowl; cover and chill. Drain the beans, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the liquid. Transfer the beans and the liquid to a crock pot or slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes (do not drain), bell pepper, onion, brown sugar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Add the lid to the cooker, turn to low setting and cook for 12 to 14 hours. Stir beans and top with the crumbled bacon.

Yield: 6 servings

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RED CLAM SPAGHETTI SAUCE

1 medium yellow onion, chopped 

2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp canola oil
2 cans (7.5-oz each)minced clams, undrained
1 can (1 lb) diced tomatoes
1 can (12-oz) tomato paste
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp salt
Hot cooked spaghetti for 4 to 6 servings

Heat the canola oil in a skillet and cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes. Remove the onion and garlic to the slow cooker or crock pot; stir in the tomatoes with juice, clams, tomato paste, parsley, bay leaf, sugar, basil, thyme, and salt; mix together well. Cover the cooker and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve over the hot cooked spaghetti.

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