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Jenn218 · 11-26-2006, 07:44 PM

I have always had a crock pot.....I have changed several times over the years....started w/ a small one, then moved to one that the pot can be removed (this is a plus for easy cleaning) and then I moved to one of those nice big ones......I might even get one of those newer double ones now! HA!

I love to cook pot roast in mine..........put the roast in (beef or pork) some celery, carrots, potatoes, dry onion soup mix, salt/pepper, some water, oh and some onions....I think that is it....turn it on low in the morning and it is done (oh so tender and juicy) by dinner time....there is plenty of juice left over too for gravy....yum!

I have a good beef stew recipe (too long to remember off the top of my head) that I cook in the crock pot! YUM....that is perfect for these colder days/nights!

Kona · 11-26-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

Yummmmmmm......would you mind to share that recipe??

Sure! I got it from Fix-it and Forget-it Lightly
16oz fat-free refried beans
15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
14 oz can fat free chicken broth (I ended up adding about 5 more oz because I wasn't sure there was enough liquid in there to be soupy enough)
1 1/2 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup boneless skinless cooked chicken breast cubed (I used 2 breasts, I'm not sure how much it ended up being, but it seemed just right)
1/4 cup water
4 oz can diced green chilies, undrained
drops of hot sauce
2 cups shredded cheese (divided)
1 bag tortilla chips

1. Combine all ingredients except cheese and chips
2. Cook on low 3-4 hours, or until heated through
3. Add half of cheese, stir until melted.
4. Crush chips in bowls. Add soup. Top with sour cream and add more crushed chips.

It was DELICIOUS! I got the double thumbs up from my bf who is very picky about food being good.

But just as good as getting the thumbs up, it was very easy to make.

Safire · 11-26-2006, 08:24 PM

I use my crock pot all the time and I love it! We mostly use it for roast, ribs, whole chickens and spaghetti sauce. For pork roast I just cut slits in the roast and insert slivers of garlic then sprinkle with italian spice mix. Set it to low for 8 hours, it's perfect (and that's from fresh, not frozen). I made that tonight for dinner actually! Ribs are great drenched in bbq sauce and left to cook all day. Mmmmmm...I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Basically any cut of meat you have can be thrown in that pot and will come out juicy and tender every time.

Jenn218 · 11-26-2006, 08:27 PM

Ohhhh.....YUM!! Thank you so much! I will have to look for that book!

Kona · 11-26-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

Ohhhh.....YUM!! Thank you so much! I will have to look for that book!

I'm not sure how old your daughter is, but I sometimes see it in the Scholastic Book flyers that I send home with my students.

It's a GREAT book. I'm on a mission to make lots of recipes with it.

mojolove05 · 11-27-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

Ohhhh.....YUM!! Thank you so much! I will have to look for that book!

I actually have 2 copies of Fix-it and forget it that I got for christmas last year. I don't exaclty need two so if you would like one of the copies PM me and let me know. =)

Tiger's Mom · 11-27-2006, 01:23 PM

Crock pots are very low voltage I think so it is very safe to leave unattended. I do have 2 but use them purely for boiling meat

Lexi Rae · 11-27-2006, 01:44 PM

i dont have one , but i think im going to get one real soon.
so if i leave it on all day long, doesnt the meat shred and everything inside
get mussy????? and what if it soaks up all the water, wont it burn and then the pot burns and then their goes my house and my lexi

JCarlson2004 · 11-27-2006, 02:07 PM

I have a crock pot and I LOVE it!

Jenn218 · 11-27-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mojolove05

I actually have 2 copies of Fix-it and forget it that I got for christmas last year. I don't exaclty need two so if you would like one of the copies PM me and let me know. =)

Oh, Thanks! I just sent you a PM!!!

BamaFan121s · 11-27-2006, 02:16 PM

I'm always paranoid about that too and therefor only cood something when I know I will be home all day....which is NEVER!

I also don't like to leave....even for a minute with the dryer on. I will leave the washing machine and dishwasher going if they are almost finished or I'm coming right back....I can clean up a flood.

Jenn218 · 11-27-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

i dont have one , but i think im going to get one real soon.
so if i leave it on all day long, doesnt the meat shred and everything inside
get mussy????? and what if it soaks up all the water, wont it burn and then the pot burns and then their goes my house and my lexi

Hey.....I jsut wanted to say that nothing I have ever cooked in mine of gotten mushy or too soggy and for some reason, it has never run out of water or juices either. I think it would take a lot ofr the crock (the inside part) to break from the heat and not having juices in it. The crock itself is really thick and then you have the metal around it.

Most meat (chicken, beef, etc) that I have cooked in mine, get so tender that the meat does just fall apart or easily shred...which is definitely what you want. In fact, the other day, I mixed up some BBQ sauce (easy to make from scratch, yes, I know, easier to buy a bottle) and put some skinless, boneless chicken breast in there...cooked it all day and when DH got home, I took a fork to the chicken and it just pulled apart sooooo easily...perfect for BBQ chicken sandwiches! YUM!

I think most crockpot recipes call for the right about of liquid for the recipes because I have never had any problems w/ any of the stuff I have cooked in mine. I REALLY LOVE MINE!!!

bren · 11-27-2006, 02:27 PM

I like using my crockpot but I don't turn it on and leave for the day. Mine cooks faster than what is normal. One time I made chicken and veggies and left to go shopping for a few hours and when I came home 4 hours later the chicken was burned slightly--the recipe said 6-8 hours and it was done in half the time. It was really tender and still tasted good but I think I would have had a lump of charcoal in my crockpot if I returned within the 6-8 hours that the recipe recommended.

chattiesmom · 11-27-2006, 02:46 PM

Tonight before I go to bed into the crockpot the bone from the Thanksgiving ham and a pound of pintos...... Tomorrow night we are gonna have some good eats.... You guys are welcome to come and join

Katys mom · 11-27-2006, 06:28 PM

I love my crock pot! I use receipes from . I work long hours so, its great to come home to a cooked meal.

11-26-2006, 07:44 PM	#16
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I have always had a crock pot.....I have changed several times over the years....started w/ a small one, then moved to one that the pot can be removed (this is a plus for easy cleaning) and then I moved to one of those nice big ones......I might even get one of those newer double ones now! HA! I love to cook pot roast in mine..........put the roast in (beef or pork) some celery, carrots, potatoes, dry onion soup mix, salt/pepper, some water, oh and some onions....I think that is it....turn it on low in the morning and it is done (oh so tender and juicy) by dinner time....there is plenty of juice left over too for gravy....yum! I have a good beef stew recipe (too long to remember off the top of my head) that I cook in the crock pot! YUM....that is perfect for these colder days/nights! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

11-26-2006, 08:24 PM	#18
Safire Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 964	I use my crock pot all the time and I love it! We mostly use it for roast, ribs, whole chickens and spaghetti sauce. For pork roast I just cut slits in the roast and insert slivers of garlic then sprinkle with italian spice mix. Set it to low for 8 hours, it's perfect (and that's from fresh, not frozen). I made that tonight for dinner actually! Ribs are great drenched in bbq sauce and left to cook all day. Mmmmmm...I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Basically any cut of meat you have can be thrown in that pot and will come out juicy and tender every time. __________________ Safire Tetley See me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?452576

11-26-2006, 08:27 PM	#19
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Ohhhh.....YUM!! Thank you so much! I will have to look for that book! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

11-27-2006, 01:44 PM	#23
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i dont have one , but i think im going to get one real soon. so if i leave it on all day long, doesnt the meat shred and everything inside get mussy????? and what if it soaks up all the water, wont it burn and then the pot burns and then their goes my house and my lexi __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-27-2006, 02:07 PM	#24
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I have a crock pot and I LOVE it! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

11-27-2006, 01:23 PM	#22
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	Crock pots are very low voltage I think so it is very safe to leave unattended. I do have 2 but use them purely for boiling meat

11-27-2006, 02:16 PM	#26
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I'm always paranoid about that too and therefor only cood something when I know I will be home all day....which is NEVER! I also don't like to leave....even for a minute with the dryer on. I will leave the washing machine and dishwasher going if they are almost finished or I'm coming right back....I can clean up a flood.

11-27-2006, 02:27 PM	#28
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,529	I like using my crockpot but I don't turn it on and leave for the day. Mine cooks faster than what is normal. One time I made chicken and veggies and left to go shopping for a few hours and when I came home 4 hours later the chicken was burned slightly--the recipe said 6-8 hours and it was done in half the time. It was really tender and still tasted good but I think I would have had a lump of charcoal in my crockpot if I returned within the 6-8 hours that the recipe recommended. __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie

11-27-2006, 02:46 PM	#29
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Tonight before I go to bed into the crockpot the bone from the Thanksgiving ham and a pound of pintos...... Tomorrow night we are gonna have some good eats.... You guys are welcome to come and join __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

11-27-2006, 06:28 PM	#30
Katys mom I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,751	I love my crock pot! I use receipes from . I work long hours so, its great to come home to a cooked meal.