Friday, October 7, 2011

Easy Slow Cooker "Baked Potatoes"

Easy Slow Cooker "Baked Potatoes"

-olive oil

-kosher salt

-potatoes

Directions:

Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Clean potatoes really well, rub with olive oil and then coat with kosher salt. Place in slow cooker. Cook on high for about 4-6 hours. Rotate them occasionally so that each side has a chance to touch the cooker (helps with even cooking).

I made a baked potato bar for supper. I set out all sorts of toppings and everyone made their own. Super easy supper

Barbecue Spareribs Slow Cooker

BBQ Sauce:

Canola oil or vegetable oil
2 small red onions, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Ribs:

3 racks of baby back ribs cut into 3-4 rib pieces

Directions

1.     In a skillet placed on stovetop set to medium heat, add oil and cook onions and garlic until softened and lightly browned. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Remove half the sauce to use for serving.

2.     Add ribs to sauce to Crock-Pot® slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 7-9 hours or on High for 4-6 hours.

3.     To serve, cut ribs between bones and pass extra sauce.

Serves: 6-8
Size: 6-7 quarts

5 Bean Chili Slow Cooker By Sandra Lee

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 (15-ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapenos
  • 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets chili seasoning mix
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and pepper
  • Suggested servings: cornbread, sour cream, cheese, chips, and fresh cilantro

Directions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with the onions. Be sure to break up clumps as much as possible. Put the mixture in a slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients and stir together. Cover and cook on high setting for 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.

Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite chili fixings.