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How come no one told me about crock pots before? I got one for Christmas and used it for the first time today and it made the best BBQ pork chops I've ever had!

I seared the chops in a frying pan. After they seared, I set them aside and added onions to the pan and cooked them for a few minutes.

I took two bottles of cheap BBQ sauce and added:
  • a handful of brown sugar
  • a splash of rootbeer
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • splash of liquid smoke
  • a shake or two of seasoned salt
  • and the lightly fried onions
I put the BBQ sauce on the bottom, then layered the chops, then sauce, then chops, etc.

Cooked on "high" for 3 hours. Then on "low" for one hour.

Boy they were tasty and tender!

Who has some more crock post recipes for me to try?
  • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
    I can't believe you've JUST NOW discovered crock pot cooking...
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  • Profile picture of the author elvisA
    lol Kurt!

    yea there is some good recipes for crock pot cooking, just use everyone's hated best friend google.

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      Originally Posted by elvisA View Post

      lol Kurt!

      yea there is some good recipes for crock pot cooking, just use everyone's hated best friend google.

      elvis
      I'm fully aware of Google, as well as a number of recipe sites. However, I was looking for a more personal touch, as well as seeing what other members of this forum prefer. It's called "conversation", at least the online version.
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    Crock pots are lazy man's feast. But taste so good....
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  • Try some marinated mushrooms in there...yowza! Fanflippintastic!
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  • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
    You have taken me aback Kurt...first time..lol...really... never crock potted?

    Anything in a crock pot is so gooood...eight hours of slow cooking..

    I will add to the thread as I remember some...

    But I'll tell you one I personally didn't think would work...buuuut ..surprised me.

    I don't know how big your crock pot is... (if you have to) cut a chicken in half and add some of your favorite salsa , real salsa, obviously enough for the chicken and slow cook ( there are usually two ...high and low) it for 6-7 -8 hours...hard to screw up in a crock pot...all that salsa flavor just soaks into the chicken, it is sooo good. Slow cook so the salsa doesn't burn and get bitter...

    Make some burrito's or taco's or sandwiches with the meat..

    You can also use a slight variation with pork shoulder and salsa verde (green) and so on. Just the simplest recipes I can think of, that come out so tasty

    The trick with the crock IMHO, is to know when to add things...when somethings going to end up to soggy or overdone...never really have to sweat about the meat though.


    I have to keep an eye on kids again while their young parents go out partying...I guess this was inevitable, makes me feel old, buuut ok I guess...I'll check back in after I check on my stroganoff I'm making.

    Old girls here and she doesn't drink, so I'm set fer the night..I'll drink for her.. lol

    As I remember a few, I'll add them here.


    Oh and always remember...there is no such thing as to much garlic...
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    crock pot pot roast,yummy.
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  • Profile picture of the author infomaniacs
    Crock pots are the best. I throw in a lamb roast in the morning with big chunks of potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, beans etc, come home from work and dinner is ready. The best invention ever!
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  • Profile picture of the author mojojuju
    I do chicken or turkey drumsticks in the crockpot. Usually with just BBQ sauce, but I'll have to try some of the other ingredients you used with your pork chops, especially the root beer.

    I also make crock pot chicken fajitas using this beef fajitas recipe.

    A couple of days ago I made crock pot chili based on this recipe and modified it a little. You could take just about any chili recipe and cook it in a crock pot.

    My father in law makes baked potatoes in the crock pot. All you do is take each cleaned baking potato, rub it with vegetable oil, sprinkle with salt, wrap in foil, then put it in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours. Don't add any water, they will cook fine without it.

    Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate View Post

    Try some marinated mushrooms in there...yowza! Fanflippintastic!
    That sounds like a good idea. What do you marinate the mushrooms with?
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  • Profile picture of the author Audrey Harvey
    A packet of lentils, 2-3x 400g tins of diced tomatoes, a good couple of spoonfuls of Patak's curry paste in a jar, a decent slug of garlic and a diced onion. Add some cauliflower pieces and let it go. You need to occasionally top it up with water as the lentils absorb the tomato juice but in a couple of hours, there's a lovely vegetarian curry you can have with rice and pappadums. Chick peas are great in it as an alternative to lentils.

    I love my crock pot, I'm very culinary challenged but seem to be able to keep the family happy if I use it often. :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Kurt, try BBQ ribs in the crock, and all day chili - both are great!

    Any kind of roast is excellent as well. Toss in some carrots, onions and taters and Lipton Onion Soup mix. A smidgeon of crushed garlic goes good too if you like that.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
    Speaking of pork - I make pulled pork with my crock pot (by the way - I have 3 of them).

    I use a 4 - 6 pound pork roast (butt or shoulder) and you can use bottled sauce if you want, or I make a bbq sauce with brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper (and a few other ingredients). Low and slow for 8 - 10 hours then shred the roast.

    Yesterday I made beef stew with mine and some home made french bread (in my bread maker).

    Love crock cooking...
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    Man Kurt, that sounded good! Dang!

    I need to bust out the crock pot. I got a new one as a gift awhile back and it still has the tags on it because I dont know what I would ever do with it.

    Since I have been single I dont cook much... certainly not enough to need a crock pot, but I can see alot of cooking in the near future as Im going to be moving closer to my kids I think.

    Thanks for the recipe.

    Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

    Kurt, try BBQ ribs in the crock, and all day chili - both are great!

    Any kind of roast is excellent as well. Toss in some carrots, onions and taters and Lipton Onion Soup mix. A smidgeon of crushed garlic goes good too if you like that.
    Uuuuh...He said "taters" beavis.... heh heh heh.

    Sure you arent from Arkansas too Dennis?
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

      Uuuuh...He said "taters" beavis.... heh heh heh.

      Sure you arent from Arkansas too Dennis?
      Not from Arkansas, Jim, but I've been there once. Got rear-ended while sitting at a stop light. The girl hit me hard enough to knock me into the vehicle in front of me. People didn't even have cell phones back then.

      psst . . . we say taters in Iowa too. That's where I'm originally from. Although, the first time I heard "tater" instead of "potato" might have been in the song, Take an Old Cold Tater and Wait.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    My family has always prided ourselves our cooking - everything from scratch. It took a long time for me to ever try out a crock pot - and that happened because it was the only thing the right size available at the time. I was thrilled too. Welcome to the Real world Kurt.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Kurt -

      The only critical thing about crock cooking is understand vegetables cook slower than meat in a crockpot - so potatoes, carrots, etc should go on the bottom of the crockpot with meat on top.

      Other than that - crockpot cooking is so simple.

      Choose a meat - adds some veggies - add spices/ingredients that are sweet, savory, hot, or sour - let it cook....and it's good.
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        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        Kurt -

        The only critical thing about crock cooking is understand vegetables cook slower than meat in a crockpot
        Wonder why that is? Interesting to note.
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    You're too funny Kurt! First time?

    My wife once overheard co-workers discussing a 'Coke roast' recipe and figured it sounded good so she tried it out in the crock pot... Rather than water, she assumed the Coke was added instead, it was disgusting! Like chewing on sweet shoe leather.

    Come to find out she missed the part her co-workers mentioned about a cup of Coke going into the gravy made from the 'drippings.' Whether that actual recipe is good I'll not know, it equally sounds disgusting.
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      Originally Posted by Doug View Post

      You're too funny Kurt! First time?

      My wife once overheard co-workers discussing a 'Coke roast' recipe and figured it sounded good so she tried it out in the crock pot... Rather than water, she assumed the Coke was added instead, it was disgusting! Like chewing on sweet shoe leather.
      I don't think a roast would be good with Coke, but I've had ham cooked in a crock pot with coke and it was good.
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  • Profile picture of the author raw almond
    i know nothing about cooking. but one of the few things i know is, crock pots, amazing. my mother and now my sister (now that she has one) makes the most amazing, scrum-dilly-icious food ever with them.

    maybe i should get into culinary arts...
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  • Profile picture of the author mojojuju
    I'm doing salmon with vegetables in my crock pot tonight. It's the first time I've ever done fish in a crock pot. I hope it turns out good.

    On a side note, I gave my sister in law a crock pot for a wedding gift. Now, less than a year later, she broke up with her husband. Am I right in thinking that she should have to give me the crock pot back that I gave her as a wedding gift since she didn't even stay married for a year?
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  • Profile picture of the author Lori Kelly
    I LOVE my crockpot.

    I cook a beef chuck roast. Dennis is right, roasts are great for crock pot cooking.

    Rub the roast on both sides with a good olive oil, coarse salt and pepper.
    Brown it in a pan on medium to medium high heat, searing both sides of the meat.

    Put it in the crock pot with enough water to cover the roast.
    Add 1 packet of dry onion soup, a couple of cloves and garlic and cook all day.

    YUM.

    I also make chili.

    One pound ground beef. I use the 80/20 - not the ground sirloin. Brown in a skillet and then drain it really good.

    Add 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
    Add 1 can chili beans
    1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
    Salt and pepper
    Onions (if you like onions)
    One can diced tomatoes
    One can tomato paste

    Sometimes I add garlic. Sounds odd, but it's really good. I just peel the cloves and put them in whole. That way, I can take the garlic out (I eat it) and it leaves the good garlic flavor.

    Roaddog is right, you can never use too much garlic.

    Happy cooking and enjoy your new crock pot!
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    • Profile picture of the author Kurt
      Originally Posted by Lori Kelly View Post

      I LOVE my crockpot.

      I cook a beef chuck roast. Dennis is right, roasts are great for crock pot cooking.

      Rub the roast on both sides with a good olive oil, coarse salt and pepper.
      Brown it in a pan on medium to medium high heat, searing both sides of the meat.

      Put it in the crock pot with enough water to cover the roast.
      Add 1 packet of dry onion soup, a couple of cloves and garlic and cook all day.

      YUM.

      I also make chili.

      One pound ground beef. I use the 80/20 - not the ground sirloin. Brown in a skillet and then drain it really good.

      Add 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
      Add 1 can chili beans
      1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
      Salt and pepper
      Onions (if you like onions)
      One can diced tomatoes
      One can tomato paste

      Sometimes I add garlic. Sounds odd, but it's really good. I just peel the cloves and put them in whole. That way, I can take the garlic out (I eat it) and it leaves the good garlic flavor.

      Roaddog is right, you can never use too much garlic.

      Happy cooking and enjoy your new crock pot!

      Sorry Lori, but you can't put kidney beans in chile. That's the kind of thing they do back east. You'll need to turn in your Texas card ASAP.

      For the record...Pinto beans and black beans.
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
        Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

        Sorry Lori, but you can't put kidney beans in chile. That's the kind of thing they do back east. You'll need to turn in your Texas card ASAP.

        For the record...Pinto beans and black beans.

        Pinto and black beans are better, but being from the east, red kidney beans are a staple in chili. It's how my mother always made it...

        My chili is kind of a hybrid Texas/Eastern chili. And it's yummy
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        Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

        Sorry Lori, but you can't put kidney beans in chile. That's the kind of thing they do back east. You'll need to turn in your Texas card ASAP.

        For the record...Pinto beans and black beans.


        But I'm from Vegas.
        That's how my stepmonster made our chili.

        You'll have to pry that Texas card out of my cold ....
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  • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
    Been cooking a pork shoulder all day in the crock...with veggies

    Now I'm going to take all that meat, shred it with a fork...you can use the the vegetables...I don't, just for flavor in the meat...I do something else later with them...a type of gravy.

    Anyway, take a tortilla, I recommend Mission or Guerrero,
    I know there is a large Hispanic population in Denver...north of there not to sure, those brands shouldn't be unheard of.

    I still heat tortillas on the gas stove, directly on the fire by hand.

    Lay some of that good meat in there and add some cheese, and whatever you want really.
    Put cheese, and I like a little Salsa Verde and some finely cut onions..close it up...pour some of the salsa verde across the length then add some sour cream on top of that.

    The one thing I really like about crock pot cooking, is you can take a cheaper cut of meat and make it sooo tender.

    That'll keep you full and warm on a cold Colorado night.


    By the way...next crock adventure is Lengua..
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    Hey Jim...

    Actually, I buy tortillas from a little tortilla factory when I go down the hill. They have the best tortillas I've ever had. I've been out for a while, but plan on picking up 4-5 dozen next chance I get. They freeze real well.

    I do plan on making some mexican shredded beef in the crock pot...I guess I just need to toss in a roast, some tomato sauce, a bunch of chilis, onions, beef stock and chipotle seasoning...Not sure if that's how it's done, but sounds good to me.
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      When I first read this thread I laughed.
      I was thinking, I haven't used a crock pot since the 70's
      Then as I read more of the posts I was thinking, damn I haven't used a crock pot since the 70's.
      So today I went out and bought another crock pot.
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        Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

        When I first read this thread I laughed.
        I was thinking, I haven't used a crock pot since the 70's
        Then as I read more of the posts I was thinking, damn I haven't used a crock pot since the 70's.
        So today I went out and bought another crock pot.

        I actually had to laugh at the way you wrote that Thom.

        Hell, man, you just can't beat it for getting a weeks supply of beef, pork, or chicken cooked.

        I will occasionally make a stew or some such.
        But what I really like it for is to get a chea.... less pricey, cut of meat and not only make it tender but full of flavor.

        Then let it cool and get a ziplock type bag and use the poor man's vacuum packing, putting the meat at the bottom and rolling the air out. For the fridge. For the freezer, which I rarely do with cooked meat, I'll break out the vacuum sealer I bought, way back when I had money.


        It's kind of like having an Italian grandma, cooking all day...all you have to do is check it once in awhile, and if making a sauce, stir.

        I know you once said you went to culinary school...if you come up with something cool to do with it, well, hell, drag this thread back up.

        It will always beat "what's your favorite flower?"...
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          Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

          It will always beat "what's your favorite flower?"...

          The Colorado state flower, the Rocky Mountain columbine: (LOL)

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            Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

            The Colorado state flower, the Rocky Mountain columbine: (LOL)

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            I planted dwarf Columbine at the base of one of my Willow trees years ago and collected some wild Columbine seeds at my favorite trout stream and planted them in the bed in back of my house.
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          Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

          I actually had to laugh at the way you wrote that Thom.

          Hell, man, you just can't beat it for getting a weeks supply of beef, pork, or chicken cooked.

          I will occasionally make a stew or some such.
          But what I really like it for is to get a chea.... less pricey, cut of meat and not only make it tender but full of flavor.

          Then let it cool and get a ziplock type bag and use the poor man's vacuum packing, putting the meat at the bottom and rolling the air out. For the fridge. For the freezer, which I rarely do with cooked meat, I'll break out the vacuum sealer I bought, way back when I had money.


          It's kind of like having an Italian grandma, cooking all day...all you have to do is check it once in awhile, and if making a sauce, stir.

          I know you once said you went to culinary school...if you come up with something cool to do with it, well, hell, drag this thread back up.

          It will always beat "what's your favorite flower?
          "...
          Actually making tinctures with my flowers is one of the reasons why I got one
          Coming back from the Chinese take-out tonight (love those steamed dumplings) I decided my first meal in the crock pot should be golumpki's for some reason.
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            Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

            Actually making tinctures with my flowers is one of the reasons why I got one
            Coming back from the Chinese take-out tonight (love those steamed dumplings) I decided my first meal in the crock pot should be golumpki's for some reason.

            Actually had to look that word up, tincture...I'm looking at the first one and thinking, Thom doesn't drink WTH?...then I saw the next definition...lol...now I get it.
            Never thought of that one...gonna have to try it.
            Not quite done with turning those proverbial corners, yet.
            Thanks for the idea...
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              Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

              Actually had to look that word up, tincture...I'm looking at the first one and thinking, Thom doesn't drink WTH?...then I saw the next definition...lol...now I get it.
              Never thought of that one...gonna have to try it.
              Not quite done with turning those proverbial corners, yet.
              Thanks for the idea...
              I use either vinegar or food grade glycerin depending on what I'm making and what it's for.
              For example on the rare occasions I get an ear ache, I'll make a tincture of garlic flowers and mullein (verbascum thapsus) flowers in glycerin.
              The cannabis tincture I make just because......
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              • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
                Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

                I use either vinegar or food grade glycerin depending on what I'm making and what it's for.
                For example on the rare occasions I get an ear ache, I'll make a tincture of garlic flowers and mullein (verbascum thapsus) flowers in glycerin.
                The cannabis tincture I make just because......
                Thom,
                Now your getting all mad lab chemist on me..

                Is this the right def.?

                A tincture is an alcohol-based derivative of a fresh herb or other natural plant material, used primarily as an alternative medicine or dietary supplement. Few mainstream pharmaceuticals still offer medicines in tincture form, although this method is still popular among herbalists and homeopathic practitioners.
                I was under the impression it was for making alcohol...which I have no objection to..by the way...just have to be more, conservative shall we say, than I used to.

                I've never heard of tincture before today..have to research it more.

                Although I can kind of see it now..."NO your honor..I wasn't bootlegging I was making tincture"...
                I'll see how that rolls....lol


                Edit...Drinkers Should Abstain from Alcohol Two Days a Week, Report Says | Fox News...


                Only two?...thanks
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                  Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

                  Thom,
                  Now your getting all mad lab chemist on me..

                  Is this the right def.?

                  I was under the impression it was for making alcohol...which I have no objection to..by the way...just have to be more, conservative shall we say, than I used to.

                  I've never heard of tincture before today..have to research it more.

                  Although I can kind of see it now..."NO your honor..I wasn't bootlegging I was making tincture"...
                  I'll see how that rolls....lol


                  Edit...Drinkers Should Abstain from Alcohol Two Days a Week, Report Says | Fox News...


                  Only two?...thanks
                  Yep that's right. The idea of using alcohol is to extract the right compounds from whatever you're making the tincture from.For many herbs glycerin, vinegar, and olive oil will also work. You can somewhat control the potency by how much plant matter you use.
                  Also what part of the plant you use. For example mullein flower is great for an ear ache, but if you have lung congestion a tincture or tea of mullein leaf is the ticket.
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  • Profile picture of the author DavidTT
    dont know whats a crock pot but that recipe really sounds good!

    since I dont eat pork, can it be done with steak or chicken? make a video!!! really want to try it.
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    PS Jim...

    I tried making some Mexcian style shredded beef using the stuff I listed above. Turned out OK, but too tomatoey. I'll use Hatch red chili paste next time.
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      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      PS Jim...

      I tried making some Mexcian style shredded beef using the stuff I listed above. Turned out OK, but too tomatoey. I'll use Hatch red chili paste next time.
      Well not quite sure how you did it Kurt...but I personally have found that just throwing every thing in at one time ie, bbq sauce, tomato sauce and etc..is not always a great idea. Things will still burn (like sugary stuff) or be overcooked and what have you.
      I will still pay attention on when to add certain things.
      You still can't beat it...one can go hours still, without looking at it.

      It's like having someone slow cook for you all day.



      And thanks for letting me know about your favorite flower ...maybe now I can get some rest tonight...
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        Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

        Well not quite sure how you did it Kurt...but I personally have found that just throwing every thing in at one time ie, bbq sauce, tomato sauce and etc..is not always a great idea. Things will still burn (like sugary stuff) or be overcooked and what have you.
        I will still pay attention on when to add certain things.
        You still can't beat it...one can go hours still, without looking at it.

        It's like having someone slow cook for you all day.



        And thanks for letting me know about your favorite flower ...maybe now I can get some rest tonight...

        I just used too much tomato sauce...Next time I'll use hatch chili paste instead. I just got lazy this time....

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        • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
          Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

          I just used too much tomato sauce...Next time I'll use hatch chili paste instead. I just got lazy this time....

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          You just gave me an idea to try with the crock, which I haven't yet.

          I like red Menudo (no, not the group) ...tripe soup...basically.
          I realize it won't be popular every where. Some here won't eat it.

          But you showing those chili peppers reminded me I wanted to try that in the crock...just forgot.

          I used to go to a place in Highland Park in L.A. every Sunday, they had the best...then one day they sold the place AND didn't sell them the recipe.

          While I have some friends here that make it, I want to try and replicate that places version.

          Good stuff for a hangover and when done well, can be very tasty.
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            Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

            You just gave me an idea to try with the crock, which I haven't yet.

            I like red Menudo (no, not the group) ...tripe soup...basically.
            I realize it won't be popular every where. Some here won't eat it.

            But you showing those chili peppers reminded me I wanted to try that in the crock...just forgot.

            I used to go to a place in Highland Park in L.A. every Sunday, they had the best...then one day they sold the place AND the recipe.

            While I have some friends here that make it, I want to try and replicate that places version.

            Good stuff for a hangover and when done well, can be very tasty.
            I can't cook Mexican very well...I've tried for years to make really good versions of:

            green chile

            red enchilada sauce

            refried beans - I can't even get them right.

            If I could ever get these three down, I'd be in heaven.
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            • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
              Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

              I can't cook Mexican very well...I've tried for years to make really good versions of:

              green chile

              red enchilada sauce

              refried beans - I can't even get them right.

              If I could ever get these three down, I'd be in heaven.

              I just realized when you quoted me (to clarify) that I wrote that incomplete.
              I meant they sold the place but didn't sell them the recipe.

              I have never made refrieds from scratch either Kurt...I usually buy them canned. There are some fairly good ones. Rosaritas brand is one I can think of, off the top of my head.

              If I find a good recipe for the enchilada sauce, I'll post it here.
              Actually I prefer the green, so don't really have one for that, although I could ask my friends wife for her's....old school Mexican cooking style.



              I go over all time when she makes Pazole, kind of a pork soup...like menudo, but with pork.
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              • Profile picture of the author Kurt
                Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

                I just realized when you quoted me (to clarify) that I wrote that incomplete.
                I meant they sold the place but didn't sell them the recipe.

                I have never made refrieds from scratch either Kurt...I usually buy them canned. There are some fairly good ones. Rosaritas brand is one I can think of, off the top of my head.

                If I find a good recipe for the enchilada sauce, I'll post it here.
                Actually I prefer the green, so don't really have one for that, although I could ask my friends wife for her's....old school Mexican cooking style.

                I go over all time when she makes Pazole, kind of a pork soup...like menudo, but with pork.
                Hey Jim...

                I've tried making refrieds from scratch for decades. Rosarita is probably the best brand for canned, but try this method. It's the best I've come up with, and pretty easy:

                about 2/3 stick of butter/margarine

                2 cans of pinto beans

                1 can of black beans

                Strain most of the water from the cans of beans, but leave some.

                Melt the butter in a pan. Pour in the 3 cans of beans and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.

                Use a potato masher and keep mashing the beans until you get the texture you want.

                Keep boiling until you get the thickness you want.

                These are a lot better than any canned refried beans....
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    If you like BBQ sauce try Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauces , it's the best store bought BBQ sauce I've tasted. I keep two backups in the pantry at all times, lol.

    Seriously it's better tasting than most store bought sauces.
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    • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
      Originally Posted by yukon View Post

      If you like BBQ sauce try Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauces , it's the best store bought BBQ sauce I've tasted. I keep two backups in the pantry at all times, lol.

      Seriously it's better tasting than most store bought sauces.

      I'll back that one up too.

      I have about five extra bottles at all times.

      My kid was the one that convinced me to buy it, had it at a friends house or something...but yea it is good stuff, for store bought.

      Edit: and while we are at it about sauces...don't underestimate the Tabasco brand...they have a good website and some very good steak sauces, amongst other things. I highly recommend that steak sauce of theirs.
      I wouldn't have thought of it, until someone gave me some, when we can, we order probably twice a year.

      Disclaimer: no, I'm not making any money at the beach for linking to it here...
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    man this thread makes me hungry and there isnt any pics lol
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  • Profile picture of the author yukon
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    I just found this BBQ baked bean recipe on the Sweet Baby Ray's site, I might have to try it out.

    Should work good in the crock pot.

    2 - 19 ounce cans of baked beans 1 T yellow mustard 8oz Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 2 ounces brown sugar 1 small chopped onion 6 pieces crisp cooked bacon

    Combine all ingredients. Simmer 60 minutes stirring occasionally.
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