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Farm Kitchen:  crock pot recipes  |
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mtngirl1
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kimberly
Roseland
Virginia
USA
51 Posts |
 Posted - May 09 2007 : 05:55:00 AM
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Here is a great recipe for a pork roast- my family loves it and so do my husbands guys (he owns a construction company)
1 tsp each of fresh tarragon, thyme and rosemary
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/2 tsp of curry powder
1/2 tsp of pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 lbs)
1 cup of BBQ sauce
1 1/2 tsp of prepared mustard
2 tblsp brown sugar
3 small onions cut into chunks
3 celery ribs cut into chunks
3 medium carrots cut into chuncks
6 medium potatoes cut into chunks
1/3 cup of veg oil
1/2 cup of chicken broth
Combine herbs, salt, garlic powder, curry powder and pepper and rub over roast. put in all else and cook on high- I cook on high for 4 hours and low for 4 hours- it's great!
Kim |
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mtngirl1
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kimberly
Roseland
Virginia
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 05:57:01 AM
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OOps- I fill the rest of the crockpot with water as the liquid is not enough i do not think- you can also add some chiken boullion cubes to just water if you want and do not have any broth.
Kim |
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 09:12:25 AM
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Originally posted by Mountain Girl
...Kaylyn How much OB did you add to the pork? Did you add anything else? JoAnn...
JoAnn: Same amount of Old Bay - 3 tablespoons. I also added 1 tablespoon of Rice Wine Vinegar (but it isn't necessary) because I have this strange-but-unsubstantiate-believe that vinegar helps break down fat.
Sheryl-lyn: Regaring the nasty "grease factor", I actually trimmed a good portion of fat off of the pork roast before I put it in the crock pot. Because the crock pot holds in so much moisture, I don't think pork needs quite as much fat crock-cooking as with other methods like roasting or grilling (because they can dry the meat out, I usually leave that fatty layer on.) I still have to skim, but it's not *swimming* in fat.
I also trim the fatty layer off of other "cheaper" cuts of meat if I'm going to crock 'em. I'm not one for believing that "...only the best will do...", if you know what I mean; I think there are plenty of perfectly good cuts that can be crock-potted. Like big honkin' pot roasts - they just need to be crocked for a good long time. Only thing is: cheaper cuts with fatty layers have to be pretty well thawed to get that layer of thick fat off. ~ K
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
My Cause: http://nickspavilion.blogspot.com/
My Life: http://vintageredhead.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Vintage Redhead on May 09 2007 09:40:22 AM |
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Sweet Harvest Homestead
True Blue Farmgirl
279 Posts
Lindy
Stanfield
NC
USA
279 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 09:13:17 AM
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I make soap in my crockpot. Really, I do. ;)
I also like to cook my beans in it too. I have one for food and one for soap.
Lindy
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 11:00:00 AM
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Okay...I have to ask. I am in Canada, and have looked for "Old Bay", but cannot find it. Does it go by any other names, or do we just not carry it north of the border?
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 12:11:21 PM
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| Mary Jane Old Bay is made by McCormicks. I called their 800 number and they gave me the Canadian division's 800 number and they said they carry it at Sobey's in Nova Scotia (Maritimes) I don't know if you have one near you. Remember check by the fresh meat or seafood departments. JoAnn |
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 6:36:32 PM
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EmmJay:
Yes - it *does* go by another name...a few, I think. I have also bought it under the name McCormick's Chesapeake Bay Style Seafood Seasoning and one of my friends uses the Gourmet (blue-cap) Seafood Seasoning which tastes similar enough, just packaged *much* smaller. Check some online vendors... ~ K
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
My Cause: http://nickspavilion.blogspot.com/
My Life: http://vintageredhead.blogspot.com |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 07:15:50 AM
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Hey MJ, I was going to ask the same question.....how 'bout you look in your stores, I'll look in mine, btwn the two of us we should be able to find it!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 07:19:18 AM
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I have a recipe that I use quite a bit. it is soooo easy and yummy!!
1 large turnip
1 large onion
2 cups chiken broth
chunk turnip, chunk onion, pour over broth. heat on low for 4 hours
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
282 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2007 : 05:19:47 AM
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I LOVE my crockpot! If they took all other appliances from me I could live totally happy with my crockpot. I think it is because I do not really like to cook. I like to eat..just not cook or clean up. The crockpot makes both easy (only one pan) I have frequently just plopped a chicken in the pot and turned it on with no seasoning and loved the way it fell apart. I will now be on the look out for OB.
Let me give you one of our fav recipes. Actually this is what DH calls his Two Dollar stew recipe from his batchelor days. He used to do it in a stewpot,but I graduated it to the crockpot.
1 lb of Kielbasa (I use the low fat turkey kind)or 1 lb of any sausage for that matter
5 cans of veggies juice and all.
Cut up the sausage dump all in the pot and cook. goes great with cornbread
I guess I am a "dump" cook too. As I just add to this recipe whatever I have available. I season with Mrs Dash zesty blend alot and I try to make sure one of my veggie cans are tomatoes,but this recipe will work with just about anything. Hope you like it.
There are some great recipes here I can't wait to try Thanks for sharing.
TEDDIE
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2007 : 05:39:30 AM
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Thanks for the tips Kaylyn. I plan to use my CP this week since I have much to do at school as we get ready for end of year activities. I will try some of the recipes, making sure I cut fat off if I use pork.
I also use cheap pieces of meat for cooking in the CP. I don't see any difference once it is all cooked up.
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2007 : 1:49:41 PM
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Hey EmmJay
Guess what I found?
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2007 : 2:17:13 PM
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| I'm guessing Old Bay Seasoning : ) Jo Ann |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2007 : 6:47:39 PM
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Melanie....sorry I have not been looking at this posting....
Wonderful!
I am actually going to town tomorrow, and will be checking the Sobey's there. What is the name here in Canada, and then I can look for it specifically.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 12:29:06 PM
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oh, MJ.....you didn't guess what I got for you (LOL!!) I got you a tin of OLD BAY...I was going to send it to you and surprise you as I know that mail btwn PEI and N.S is quite fast....but I had to tell you now as I don't want you to make a trip to buy it. Soooooo, I found it!! I was in the Sobey's. I almost didn't see it. But Alas...there it was. Anyhoooo, I'll mail it out tomorrow and you should get it soon!! ENJOY!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 6:02:21 PM
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Oh Melanie, you are too kind. I will definitely be sending you a little something as well......hmm, I did buy several half aprons at Value Village last week, while in Moncton. You interested? 
Seriously, some are not that great, but they are aprons, and were only 99 cents for the bunch.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2007 : 07:22:34 AM
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Sounds good MJ....Whatever you would like to send...any little thing in the mail other than bills is great!!! LOL!!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 12:12:20 PM
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Hey girls......Melanie (Mellaisbella) sent me a tin of Old Bay. Now I can try the chicken recipe......
Melanie, I can't thank you enough, and hubby likes the smell of it too. I will be sending a parcel your way very soon, so keep your eyes peeled....
Hugz from another maritime farmgirl.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 11:59:50 AM
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Yippee!! I'm glad it made it over the bridge!! (ha Ha) I wasn't thinking.....I was over in Amherst two weekends ago...I should have come over for coffee or tea or a chat....I'll think of that next time for sure:)
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 4:59:22 PM
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Really????? Yes, I was thinking that I wanted to take my son over to the island for a fishing trip, and meeting another farmgirl.
My chicken is in the oven now (crock pot not big enough) and the smell is W O N D E R F U L ! 
Thanks again, Melanie.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 5:12:43 PM
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| EmmJay it will be interesting to hear how it came out being done in the oven instead of the crockpot. Don't you think it smells like the sea? I suggested to my mother who just has a small crockpot and lives alone to just put a part of the chicken in and of course add less Old Bay. I'm off to make a asparagus, potato and chicken bake over. JoAnn |
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 09:46:11 AM
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JoAnn....it is absolutely fabulous!!!!!
I cooked it really slow (overnight) and put just a smidgen of water in the bottom of my roaster. Wow, to wake up smelling the chicken.......I am having chicken, potato salad, and raw veggies for supper today. The kids love raw veggies for dipping.
MJ
Oh, and thank you so much for the recipe.
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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Edited by - EmmJay on Jun 06 2007 09:47:09 AM |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2007 : 02:36:41 AM
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You all are making me hungry. I am going to go take a chicken out of the freezer so I can make this.
Thanks for all the recipes. My printer is on the blink so I have been writing them out. Gotta get some shut eye soon!!!
Carol Sue
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2007 : 7:54:25 PM
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Hey gals, MJ sent me a wonderful box FULL of aprons to thank me for sending her some Old Bay. Great exchange I think. There are full aprons and half aprons. the lady at the postoffice was jealous!! I open up my goodies from you farm gals in front of the ladies at the post office as they are always so curious as to what kind of treasures I might be getting. Thanks again MJ, what a great surprise!!
"learn to watch snails" SARK |
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