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Posted on 3/9/16 at 3:35 pm to
Posted by LouisianaLady
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Posted on 3/9/16 at 3:35 pm to
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Now, here’s the problem with slow cookers: undercooked beans (cooked at 80*C, roughly 170*F) increase the toxicity fivefold. And, most slow cookers have their “low” setting at about 180*F. If your slow cooker runs a little cooler than most…


Looks like it is right on the line, so it is more of a preventative safety measure that boiling the beans for a few minutes beforehand can fix.
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 3/9/16 at 3:39 pm to
A jar of salsa? Jeez. I just throw a can of chipotles in adobo, fresh lime juice, garlic, and seasonings in a food processor then pour that on top.
Posted by Salmon
On the trails
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 3/9/16 at 3:40 pm to
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I just throw a can of chipotles in adobo


a can?

you're not growing and making your own adobo sauce?

frick off newb
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
171037 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 3:42 pm to
Our patio doesn't get any sunlight or I would grow my own peppers
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81217 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 3:43 pm to
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A jar of salsa? Jeez.


I mean, I prefaced the post with "easy as shite" I don't know what else you want from me.
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
171037 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 3:50 pm to
It's not the jarred salsa that I was "jeez"ing at. It was the WHOLE jar of salsa.


Most of my crock pot meals are like $5 total, that's like $5 just for the salsa that kinda goes to waste
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81217 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 3:54 pm to
Ah. Well, I normally do it with 4 chicken breasts and we use it all week for lunches. You could definitely go lighter on the salsa, I imagine. We have 3-4 different brands of salsa unopened at all times, so it is usually a meal that doesn't even require a shopping trip.

For something like this, the brand of salsa doesn't matter. I've made it with store brand (Everyday Essentials from Albertsons) and there wasn't a taste difference since it cooks with the taco seasoning all day anyway.
Posted by DixonCider
H-Town
Member since Nov 2015
398 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 6:14 pm to
Similar recipe, but I like to cook it down in a mix of pineapple juice along with whatever seasonings you choose. Worth a try next time for a different flavor in there.
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
13389 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 7:53 pm to
I made this not too long ago and thought it turned out great.

Crockpot braised beef ragu with polenta
Posted by oreeg
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
5282 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 10:14 pm to
That smothered pork roast recipe in the TD Recipe book can be cooked in a crock pot.

It's amazing.
Posted by Jibbajabba
Louisiana
Member since May 2011
3883 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 10:23 pm to
There is the Mississippi roast that was all over Facebook that believe it or not was freaking golden!!!

1 chuck roast
1 stick of butter
1 pack of ranch seasoning
1 pack at jus seasoning
5 pepperocini peppers
NO WATER

My preferred way of eating it is to let that stuff sit on low all day (10-12 hrs) and to shred it for debris style poboys with provolone cheese.

Amazing. I could open a restaurant with it.
Posted by unclebuck504
N.O./B.R./ATL
Member since Feb 2010
1716 posts
Posted on 3/9/16 at 11:55 pm to
My favorite thing in a crock pot is a Boston Butt, injected with Mojo Criollo marinade, and cooked on high for about 8 hours. I also do the same with a turkey breast until it falls apart.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
47420 posts
Posted on 3/10/16 at 2:02 am to
Similar to drip roast.
Posted by TunaTigers
Nola
Member since Dec 2007
5352 posts
Posted on 3/10/16 at 9:59 am to
Pork Carnitas I'll make it when I have a lot of people to feed.

5 lb Boston butt
1 onion
1 fresh jalapeño
1 chilpolte pepper in adobo sauce
4 cloves garlic
2 oranges juiced

Simple rub of dried oregano, cumin and salt. Throw it all in the crock pot for about 8 hours. When falling apart place on a baking pan lined with foil. Pour some of the juices over the top. Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the pork begins to crisp up. Serve on corn or flour tortillas.
Posted by GeauxPack81
Member since Dec 2009
10482 posts
Posted on 3/10/16 at 10:11 am to
Trying a recipe I found online for Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos. Put it in this morning, will see how it turns out at lunch. Did the high for 4-5 hours instead of the low for 8 hours. Not ideal, but I don't have anything else to eat for lunch.

Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon chili powder
-2 teaspoons ground cumin
-2 teaspoons dried oregano
-2 teaspoons salt, or more, to taste
-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
-4 pound pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed (I used a 7 lb butt cause its more food and it was the smallest one on sale for $0.99/lb)
-4 cloves garlic, peeled
-2 onions, quartered
-2 oranges, juiced
-2 limes, juiced

Instructions:
-In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Season pork shoulder with spice mixture, rubbing in thoroughly on all sides.
-Place garlic, onions, orange juice, lime juice and seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
-Remove pork shoulder from the slow cooker and shred the meat before returning to the pot with the juices; season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed. Cover and keep warm for an additional 30 minutes.
-Preheat oven to broil. Place carnitas onto a baking sheet and broil until crisp and crusted, about 3-4 minutes.
-Serve immediately.
This post was edited on 3/10/16 at 10:12 am
Posted by TunaTigers
Nola
Member since Dec 2007
5352 posts
Posted on 3/10/16 at 10:47 am to
Pretty much the same recipe I used. I found I like adding the chilpolte pepper for a little added heat and smoke flavor.
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
171037 posts
Posted on 3/10/16 at 11:14 am to
Don't broil the carnitas, pan fry them in batches with tongs.
Posted by GeauxPack81
Member since Dec 2009
10482 posts
Posted on 3/10/16 at 11:22 am to
Yeah I think I am going to skip out on the broiling and just heat up a serving of it in a pan for every meal.


I also put the juiced oranges and limes in the crockpot on top of the butt, even though it doesn't say to. Figured it could only add flavor.
This post was edited on 3/10/16 at 11:25 am
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
171037 posts
Posted on 3/10/16 at 11:26 am to
When I make it, I set the pork butt on top
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