110626 easy slow cooker sweet sour Recipes

black beans go into the slow cooker with an army of flavorful ingredients. so why is the result so often a dull, muddied mess here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, build assertive flavor , start by sauteing chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapenos in a dutch oven; beginning the saute with bacon fat, rather than the usual oil, also helps amplify the meaty richness of the chili., test kitchen likes to saute spices to intensify their flavor. when the vegetables are tender, add 1/4 cup of chili powder, plus cumin and oregano, and let the spices bloom in the hot pan., while ham hocks traditionally add flavor and a few shreds of meat to the chili, we wanted enough meat to chew on. we opted for the salty richness a small smoked ham lent to the chili as it cooked; removing the ham at the end of cooking and chopping it provided plenty of meat., dried beans added to the slow cooker at the outset were still too hard by the time the chili was done. to speed up the cooking, we simmer the beans in the dutch oven for 15 minutes before transferring the contents to the slow cooker.

boneless pork ribs or 2 -3 lbs boneless chicken, salt and pepper, sweet onion, chopped, minced garlic cloves, pineapple juice, grape jam, ketchup, cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, crushed rosemary

boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 -1 1/2 lb boneless pork chop, pineapple chunks in juice, drained, onion, green pepper, kikkoman sweet and sour sauce, garlic powder, onion powder (optional), ginger powder, cumin powder, sesame oil

boneless chicken breasts, skewers, 200 mm long, dry sherry, oriental sweet and sour sauce, lemon juice, kikkoman teriyaki sauce, garlic, peeled and minced, honey, crunchy peanut butter, chicken broth, lemon juice

sweet potatoes, peeled , cut crosswise into 3/4-inch slices (about 2 lb.), red onions, thinly sliced, diced tomatoes, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, ground cumin, ground allspice, salt and pepper, creamy or crunchy peanut butter

sweet onion, sliced, garlic, crushed, low sodium soy sauce, vinegar, whole chicken , cut into pieces

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes, onion, chopped, raisins, cumin, salt, cayenne, lamb stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, fresh cilantro, chopped

sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick, coconut extract, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, melted, firmply packed light brown sugar or 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, sweetened flaked coconut, broken pecans, ground cinnamon, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces

sweet onion, sliced (optional), garlic cloves, crushed, soy sauce, vinegar, whole chickens , cut into pieces

sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 1 2/3 lb), minced fresh garlic, brown sugar, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, roast or 2 lbs steak , trimmed of all fat, balsamic vinegar, beef broth

sour cream, condensed cream of potato soup, worchestershire sauce, red potatoes, paprika, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped fresh chives for topping

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks, dried apricots, coarsely chopped, golden raisins, pineapple tidbits, drained , reserving liquid, garlic cloves, sliced, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, own low fat sesame ginger dressing , reserving 2 tbsp, dried minced onion, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, grain rice, water, sliced green onions and tops

dried multi-bean mix or great northern beans, picked over and rinsed, pearl barley, garlic , smashed, carrots, roughly chopped, ribs celery, roughly chopped, onion, roughly chopped, bay leaf, kosher salt, dried italian herb blend, freshly ground black pepper, dried porcini mushrooms, crumbled if large, optional, whole tomatoes , with juice, cleaned baby spinach leaves (about 3 oz), freshly grated parmesan balsamic vinegar, for drizzling, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, special equipment : slow cooker

vegetable oil, yellow onion, green enchilada sauce, soft corn tortillas (each cut into 4 strips), chicken breasts (cooked boneless skinless ), monterey jack cheese, low-fat sour cream

praline apple crisp ingredients, crisp tart apples (granny smith or braeburn), cut into 1/2, ground cinnamon, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cold butter, cut into small pieces, chopped pecans, toffee bits, spray 3-to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. in large bowl, mix apples and cinnamon to coat. place in slow cooker., in medium bowl with pastry blender or fork, mix oats, brown sugar, flour , and butter until crumbly. stir in pecans and toffee bits., sprinkle curmb mixture evenly over apples ., cover; cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. serve with ice, cream , if desired.

sweet italian sausage or 1 lb hot italian sausage, yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, italian-style crushed tomatoes (crushed tomatoes with basil), red wine, tomato paste , whisked into 1/2 cups warm water, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, sea salt , to taste, ground black pepper , to taste, spaghetti, parmesan cheese, grated

sweet onion, sliced, garlic, crushed, soy sauce, vinegar, whole chicken , cut into pieces

sweet onions, peeled and sliced, garlic, peeled and chopped finely, olive oil, salt , pepper, any other spices or seasoning