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Logicaly · 01-06-2016, 09:12 PM

Use any cut of meat you prefer for this, but keep in mind that the tougher the better in this sort of situation. When I say tougher, I mean a lean cut, as little fat as possible. I like to use Chuck.

So you have your meat, it can be frozen or thawed, entirely up to you, I drop it in still frozen. So just toss that bad boy right on into the crock pot. I then take 6 of the Extra Large Beef Bouillon Cubes and crumble them up over the top of the roast, and along the sides. I add a little bit of salt and pepper as well to the top of the meat, and some garlic powder and onion powder.

Keep in mind, there is no exact measurement on how much of each spice to add, everyone's taste is different, and I just don't operate that way when I cook.

Moving along, you have all the seasonings in there, so let's add in some vegetables, chop up some potatoes of your choice, I like the smaller types, they cut up easier. Add in some carrots, some onions, really any vegetables you enjoy. Stay away from broccoli though, it turns into a very ugly, tasteless mush when slow cooked.

Final step, pour in one bottle of water. I usually just grab a bottle of water like Aquafina, or whatever I happen to have available, and pour that in over the meat, and into the sides of the crockpot. This is all the water you will need.

Set your crockpot to cook on high for about 6-7 hours depending upon how slow your crockpot cooks, then enjoy. You can use the water with the fat trimmings to make your own home made gravy as well if you want.

deathbypoem · 01-07-2016, 12:41 PM

Fry Bread
1 1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Chili
1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 packet (1.5 oz) low salt taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
4 Tablespoons tomato paste

Toppings:
cheddar cheese, shredded
lettuce, chopped
onions, diced
tomatoes, diced

Directions
1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Add milk. Mix together to form dough.
Kneed on lightly floured surface for five minutes or
until smooth ball forms. Let dough rest.

2. Brown beef in skillet. Drain. Add taco seasoning and water to skillet
and stir into the beef. Cover and simmer on low heat about 10 minutes.
Add drained kidney beans and tomato paste.
Stir well. Keep covered on low heat stirring occasionally

3. Cut ball of dough in half.
With hands or rolling pin, flatten the dough.
It should look like pizza dough and be about 1/2 inch thick.

4. In separate skillet, heat vegetable oil.
Gently place flattened dough one at a time into the hot oil.
Cook dough for about one minute or until it just begins to turn golden brown. Using tongs, turn the dough over and cook the other side 30 seconds to a minute. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

5. While fry bread is hot, top with warm chili, cheese,
lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.

Chad · 01-07-2016, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orema

I don't have the patience, talent, confidence or arrogance to be a chef

but I thnk I would have been a good sous chef.

Methinks Chad may be a secret chef after reading some of his posts on the meals he makes.

No secret chef here Orema. Haha! I am a biologist. I just like homemade food.

RanchHand · 01-07-2016, 09:23 PM

I'm off to the coast this weekend for fresh crabs. I'll be making garlic crab served on top of home made pasta.

1-2 crabs. Boil first, clean, divide into sections.

In a large skillet, bring olive oil and two tablespoones of unsalted butter to the temp to saute garlic for a few minutes. Place crab(s) into the skillet, sauce for a few minutes. Add pasta and serve in a large plater.

Great way to thank everyone that helps me out on the "Back 40" ranch.

I saw this on a cooking show

Yummy!

kittygrrl · 01-07-2016, 11:15 PM

hey...I may come to love this thread...

Chad · 01-09-2016, 07:43 AM

I had a thought about smokers. When I smoke meat I put beer or water in the smoker to keep the meat moist. I wonder if anyone has tried putting herbs in the water and if so did it flavor the meat?

clay · 01-09-2016, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad

I had a thought about smokers. When I smoke meat I put beer or water in the smoker to keep the meat moist. I wonder if anyone has tried putting herbs in the water and if so did it flavor the meat?

My MasterBuilt Pro digital smoker has a pan on bottom but on top of the "firebox" that holds the wood chips.

We do not like the mesquite.....doesn't taste well on the meats for some reason. The applewood chips & cherry are the best.

As far as adding fresh herbs to the water, give it a whirl.

You can add apple juice to that pan OR soak chips in juice OR water. I have used apple juice in with some water.....worked just fine....I didn't taste any "apple" flavor so much as the woodchips smoke negates that with its own flavorings!

Good luck Chad!!!

Chad · 01-09-2016, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay

My MasterBuilt Pro digital smoker has a pan on bottom but on top of the "firebox" that holds the wood chips.

We do not like the mesquite.....doesn't taste well on the meats for some reason. The applewood chips & cherry are the best.

As far as adding fresh herbs to the water, give it a whirl.

You can add apple juice to that pan OR soak chips in juice OR water. I have used apple juice in with some water.....worked just fine....I didn't taste any "apple" flavor so much as the woodchips smoke negates that with its own flavorings!

Good luck Chad!!!

Thank you Clay, you made some great suggestions.

Chad

Bèsame* · 01-09-2016, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay

My MasterBuilt Pro digital smoker has a pan on bottom but on top of the "firebox" that holds the wood chips.

We do not like the mesquite.....doesn't taste well on the meats for some reason. The applewood chips & cherry are the best.

As far as adding fresh herbs to the water, give it a whirl.

You can add apple juice to that pan OR soak chips in juice OR water. I have used apple juice in with some water.....worked just fine....I didn't taste any "apple" flavor so much as the woodchips smoke negates that with its own flavorings!

Good luck Chad!!!

I always filled my water pan with cut up onions, garlic, apples. Think of the water as flavor infused steam along with the wood chips!

Chad · 05-01-2016, 12:43 PM

I am growing some veggies, does anyone know an easy pickling recipe for pickling banana peppers?

storyspinner70 · 05-01-2016, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad

I am growing some veggies, does anyone know an easy pickling recipe for pickling banana peppers?

I use this recipe I found online:

Brine (per one lb of peppers):
3 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
2 cups water
2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar

1 garlic clove per jar, minced

Heat the brine until the salt and sugar have completely dissolved. Let cool to room temp, fill jars. Let them pickle in the fridge for at least 24 hours - longer if you can.

storyspinner70 · 05-01-2016, 03:01 PM

Ham Casserole
(Recipe is easily doubleable - is that a word?)

6 potatoes, chopped
1/3 C chopped onion
2T butter
2 C ham, cubed
1 1/2 C broccoli (which I skip, yuck lmao)
4oz Neufchatel cheese
1 1/2 C cheddar
4 slices bacon

Cook your potatoes until done. Cook ham at the same time, as well as the broccoli. Cook the onions in the butter until translucent.

Combine potatoes, ham, broccoli, and onions and butter in a baking pan. Cut chunks of Neufchatel cheese throughout the pan, and spread around. Cover with cheddar.

Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes. Cook bacon during this time until crispy. Crumble on the top of the casserole when done.

Super good!

storyspinner70 · 05-01-2016, 03:09 PM

I also have a super easy shredded chicken recipe everyone seems to love.

It's simply chicken breast, your favorite bbq sauce - everyone seems to have one, so I won't bore you with mine, and a cup or two of root beer - depending on how much chicken you're cooking.

Cook on the stove at low or medium low (275° to 300°) until chicken is super tender and falls apart - usually 4-5 hours. Shred. Keep warm until supper.

I personally don't use my crock pot much, but if you'd rather you can cook this on low for five hours, then shred the chicken and keep warm.

Chad · 05-01-2016, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storyspinner70

I use this recipe I found online:

Brine (per one lb of peppers):
3 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
2 cups water
2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar

1 garlic clove per jar, minced

Heat the brine until the salt and sugar have completely dissolved. Let cool to room temp, fill jars. Let them pickle in the fridge for at least 24 hours - longer if you can.

Thank you, I appreciate this recipe.
Chad

homoe · 05-02-2016, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storyspinner70

I also have a super easy shredded chicken recipe everyone seems to love.

It's simply chicken breast, your favorite bbq sauce - everyone seems to have one, so I won't bore you with mine, and a cup or two of root beer - depending on how much chicken you're cooking.

Cook on the stove at low or medium low (275° to 300°) until chicken is super tender and falls apart - usually 4-5 hours. Shred. Keep warm until supper.

I personally don't use my crock pot much, but if you'd rather you can cook this on low for five hours, then shred the chicken and keep warm.

As most know, I don't often cook but last time I attempted to make a pork shoulder for shredded pulled pork I used Root Beer too! It really gives a great flavor!

Sweet Bliss · 05-02-2016, 08:41 PM

I have found that my crock pot does almost everything but wash the dishes. Makes the best baked taters, best stuffed cabbage rolls, lasagne, apple butter etc... Love my crock pot.

Throw in some ribs, dump in a big bottle of bbq sauce, put on slow, ready in time for dinner.

Throw in a beef roast, one shot of JB, slow cook all day.

Throw in a frozen chicken, cook slow all day, toss in a can of mushroom soup, a cup of ranch dressing.

throw together a salad, you got dinner.

Want to know how to make stuffed cabbage rolls the easy way? let me know.

storyspinner70 · 05-03-2016, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

As most know, I don't often cook but last time I attempted to make a pork shoulder for shredded pulled pork I used Root Beer too! It really gives a great flavor!

Awesome to know!

Chad · 05-14-2016, 05:49 PM

Does anyone have a red beans and rice recipe that is super yummy? Anyone from Louisianna?

Chad · 06-04-2016, 07:21 AM

I have some ground chicken that I would like to make into something tasty. Does anyone have any ideas?

girlin2une · 06-04-2016, 08:29 AM

Are there any vegetarian/vegan recipes other than soups (i have looked through the whole thread) anyone could share?

01-06-2016, 09:12 PM	#61
Logicaly Member How Do You Identify?: Transgender Male Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: She is the gamer girl to my gamer boy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California, Bay Area Posts: 683 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 395 Thanked 1,744 Times in 513 Posts Rep Power: 8641137	Quick N' Easy Roast Use any cut of meat you prefer for this, but keep in mind that the tougher the better in this sort of situation. When I say tougher, I mean a lean cut, as little fat as possible. I like to use Chuck. So you have your meat, it can be frozen or thawed, entirely up to you, I drop it in still frozen. So just toss that bad boy right on into the crock pot. I then take 6 of the Extra Large Beef Bouillon Cubes and crumble them up over the top of the roast, and along the sides. I add a little bit of salt and pepper as well to the top of the meat, and some garlic powder and onion powder. Keep in mind, there is no exact measurement on how much of each spice to add, everyone's taste is different, and I just don't operate that way when I cook. Moving along, you have all the seasonings in there, so let's add in some vegetables, chop up some potatoes of your choice, I like the smaller types, they cut up easier. Add in some carrots, some onions, really any vegetables you enjoy. Stay away from broccoli though, it turns into a very ugly, tasteless mush when slow cooked. Final step, pour in one bottle of water. I usually just grab a bottle of water like Aquafina, or whatever I happen to have available, and pour that in over the meat, and into the sides of the crockpot. This is all the water you will need. Set your crockpot to cook on high for about 6-7 hours depending upon how slow your crockpot cooks, then enjoy. You can use the water with the fat trimmings to make your own home made gravy as well if you want. __________________ ~Logicaly~ Geeky guy extraordinaire Always and Forever

01-07-2016, 12:41 PM	#62
deathbypoem Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Poetically versed to breathe only truth and bleed certainty Preferred Pronoun?: Kane Relationship Status: Married to Chefnaction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finally, home Posts: 1,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,900 Thanked 4,743 Times in 1,586 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Navajo Tacos Fry Bread 1 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 cups vegetable oil for frying Chili 1 pound ground beef 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed 1 packet (1.5 oz) low salt taco seasoning mix 3/4 cup water 4 Tablespoons tomato paste Toppings: cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, diced Directions 1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add milk. Mix together to form dough. Kneed on lightly floured surface for five minutes or until smooth ball forms. Let dough rest. 2. Brown beef in skillet. Drain. Add taco seasoning and water to skillet and stir into the beef. Cover and simmer on low heat about 10 minutes. Add drained kidney beans and tomato paste. Stir well. Keep covered on low heat stirring occasionally 3. Cut ball of dough in half. With hands or rolling pin, flatten the dough. It should look like pizza dough and be about 1/2 inch thick. 4. In separate skillet, heat vegetable oil. Gently place flattened dough one at a time into the hot oil. Cook dough for about one minute or until it just begins to turn golden brown. Using tongs, turn the dough over and cook the other side 30 seconds to a minute. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil. 5. While fry bread is hot, top with warm chili, cheese, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. __________________ I need your grace To remind me To find my own

01-07-2016, 09:23 PM	#64
RanchHand Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Gender Fluid Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: "On the Back 40" Posts: 42 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23 Thanked 109 Times in 27 Posts Rep Power: 788326	Fresh Garlic Crab I'm off to the coast this weekend for fresh crabs. I'll be making garlic crab served on top of home made pasta. 1-2 crabs. Boil first, clean, divide into sections. In a large skillet, bring olive oil and two tablespoones of unsalted butter to the temp to saute garlic for a few minutes. Place crab(s) into the skillet, sauce for a few minutes. Add pasta and serve in a large plater. Great way to thank everyone that helps me out on the "Back 40" ranch. I saw this on a cooking show Yummy!

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05-01-2016, 03:01 PM	#72
storyspinner70 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: VA Posts: 353 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,364 Thanked 983 Times in 287 Posts Rep Power: 8681946	Ham Casserole (Recipe is easily doubleable - is that a word?) 6 potatoes, chopped 1/3 C chopped onion 2T butter 2 C ham, cubed 1 1/2 C broccoli (which I skip, yuck lmao) 4oz Neufchatel cheese 1 1/2 C cheddar 4 slices bacon Cook your potatoes until done. Cook ham at the same time, as well as the broccoli. Cook the onions in the butter until translucent. Combine potatoes, ham, broccoli, and onions and butter in a baking pan. Cut chunks of Neufchatel cheese throughout the pan, and spread around. Cover with cheddar. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes. Cook bacon during this time until crispy. Crumble on the top of the casserole when done. Super good! __________________ I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. - Evelyn B Hall

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storyspinner70 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: VA Posts: 353 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,364 Thanked 983 Times in 287 Posts Rep Power: 8681946	I also have a super easy shredded chicken recipe everyone seems to love. It's simply chicken breast, your favorite bbq sauce - everyone seems to have one, so I won't bore you with mine, and a cup or two of root beer - depending on how much chicken you're cooking. Cook on the stove at low or medium low (275° to 300°) until chicken is super tender and falls apart - usually 4-5 hours. Shred. Keep warm until supper. I personally don't use my crock pot much, but if you'd rather you can cook this on low for five hours, then shred the chicken and keep warm. __________________ I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. - Evelyn B Hall

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