joannqn Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) What do you make in your crockpot during the summers (looking for lighter meals to lose this winter weight)? There are three nights a week when DH and DS9 aren't home until 7:45pm, and my youngest sometimes makes it impossible for me to even start cooking until after they are home. I'm hoping to start using a crockpot more so we aren't eating dinner half an hour before bedtime. Edited May 5, 2011 by joannqn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 BBQ chicken thighs. I just brown them in the crockpot, add the BBQ sauce and some extra water and let them cook all day. If it's really hot, I will plug the crock pot in outside on the porch so the kitchen doesn't get hot. I make a salad of some type to go with it earlier in the day and leave it in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Whole beans for burritos. Chili dogs. I sometimes cheat and use canned chili sausages in kraut and beer crisp served with ice cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Allrecipes.com has a whole section, but we like chicken cacciatore http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/slow-cooker-chicken-cacciatore/Detail.aspx Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tearose Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Pulled pork (I serve it with a vinegary coleslaw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Crockpot Chicken w/ Black Beans and Corn: http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-chicken-w-black-beans-and-cream-cheese-yum-89204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Bake Potato bar using up leftovers from previous nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Pulled pork (I serve it with a vinegary coleslaw) Recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tearose Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Here are two recipes I use--one for pork and one for chicken. The pork needs to be marinated, but the chicken can go straight into the crockpot. Southern Barbecued Pork on a Bun (From Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook): 1 cup ketchup 1 cup prepared chili sauce 1/4 c. Dijon mustard 3 tbsp cider vinegar 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 3-lb boneless Boston pork butt (trim extra fat) 3/4 c. water Rolls Combine everything through the garlic and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Cool to room temp. Marinate with pork in a ziptop bag at least 8 hours or overnight (turn bag a few times, if possible). Put pork in slow cooker. Mix marinade with water, then pour over meat and cook on low until pork is fork-tender (8-10 hours). Let pork rest about ten minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve on buns with sauce. Slow-Cooked Pulled Barbecue Chicken (Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two--I usually multipy it for more people) 1 small white or yellow onion, chopped 1 small garlic clove, minced 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/2 c. ketchup 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp chipotle chile powder (adds a nice smokiness but can be left out. sometimes it can be hard to find) 1/4 tsp salt Scatter onion and garlic over the bottom of the crockpot. Arrange chicken thighs on top. Stir remaining ingredients together and pour over chicken. Cook on low 7-8 hrs until chicken is fork-tender. Remove chicken, shred, and stir back into sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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