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November 23, 2005
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Hi from Linda in Michigan. Busy. Busy, busy, busy. Holiday crunch time is approaching,
and everyone??™s schedule is going to get tighter and tighter. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, a 9 to 5er, a student, or a retiree, you will be extra busy for the
next couple of weeks. There is baking, shopping, wrapping, and a million other details to fit into your already hectic life. And you still have everyday details to
worry about. You still need to feed the family everyday. Your salvation is in your cupboard. Get out your crockpot and make a great dinner that cooks while you are
trying to do everything else on your checklist. The recipes that I have found for you today will fill your kitchen with wonderful aromas, and make your life a little
bit easier. Happy Thanksgiving and have a great holiday season!
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I just spent the day with one of my granddaughters. Everyone should have a ten year old granddaughter. Close your eyes and you can
see yourself at ten. Open your
eyes and see that there is a reason for your existence.
An elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. Lots of children
were waiting in line to get their
cheeks painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws.
"You've got so many freckles, there's no place to paint!" a girl in the line said to the little fella. Embarrassed, the little boy dropped his head. His grandmother knelt
down next to him. "I love your freckles. When I was a little girl I always wanted freckles, she said, while tracing her finger across the child's cheek. "Freckles are
beautiful!" The boy looked up, "Really?"
"Of course," said the grandmother. "Why, just name me one thing that's prettier than freckles." The little boy thought for a moment, peered intensely into his
grandma's face, and softly whispered, "Wrinkles."
A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like. "We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a
swing made from a tire; it hung
from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this in. At last she said, "I sure
wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!"
My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?" I mentally polished my halo while
I asked, "No, how are we
alike?"
"You're both old," he replied.
I didn't know if my granddaughter had taught her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out
something and ask what color it was. She would tell me, and
always she was correct. But it was fun for me, so I continued. At last she headed for the door, saying sagely, "Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of
these yourself!"
When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure." "Look in your underwear, Grandma," he advised. "Mine
says I'm four"
After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As
she heard the children
getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. At last she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with
stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, "Who was THAT?"
A grandmother was surprised by her 7 year old grandson one morning. He had made her coffee. She drank what was the worst cup of
coffee in her life. When she
got to the bottom, there were three of those little green army men in the cup. She said, "Honey, what are these army men doing in my coffee?" Her grandson said,
"Grandma, it says on TV, "The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup!"
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Converting One Dish Recipes into Crock Pot Recipes
In most cases, all ingredients can go into you crock pot in the beginning and can cook all day. Many preparatory steps are unnecessary when using the crock pot. For
example, you don't need to brown or saut?© vegetables. If you feel unsure about a step, go ahead and follow the recipe's directions as written.
A few hints to remember:
*Allow sufficient cooking time on "low" setting.
*Do not add as much water as some recipes indicate.
*Remember -- liquids don't boil away as in conventional cooking. Usually you'll have more liquid at the end of cooking instead of less.
*Cook with cover on -- except to "brown off" liquids after cooking
*it's "one-step" cooking: many steps in the recipes may be deleted. Simply add ingredients to the crock pot at one time and cook 8 to 10 hours (add any liquid
last)
*Vegetables do not overcook as they do when boiled in your oven or on your range. Exception: milk, sour cream or cream should be added during the last hour.
*Recipes that will not adapt well are cold soups, salads and those that require broiling or deep frying.
BROWNING MEATS
Seldom necessary -- except to remove excess fat. Just wipe well and pat dry. Fats will not bake off in the crock pot as they do in your oven. Pork, Lamb, bacon, et
cetera should be browned and drained before adding to the crock pot.
LIQUIDS
Use less in crock pot cooking -- usually about half the recommended amount. 1 cup liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains rice or pasta. Example: if a
recipe calls for 2 cans beef broth, 1 will do.
SAUT?‰ING VEGETABLES -- Never necessary!
Stir in chopped or sliced vegetables with other ingredients. Only exception: eggplant should be parboiled or
saut?©ed, due to its strong flavor.
Since vegetables develop their full flavor potential with crock pot cooking, expect delicious results even when you reduce quantities. Example, if a recipe calls for
2 pounds sliced onions you may use only one pound. Because vegetables take longer to cook than meat, slice or chop them when possible. Note: sliced fresh
mushrooms, frozen peas or corn should be added during the last hour, if convenient, for better color. (If this doesn't bother you, then toss them in at the
beginning!)
TIME GUIDE
IF THE RECIPE SAYS -- COOK IN CROCK POT:
15 to 30 minutes -- 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hrs on high or 4 to 8 hrs. on low
35-45 minutes -- 3-4 hrs on high or 6-10 hrs on low
50 minutes to 3 hrs -- 4-6 hrs on high or 8-18 hrs on low
High = 300 degrees -- Low = 190 degrees
*Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours on low.
Crock pot cooks so gently...so a few extra hours on low need not worry you. Any recipe can be cooked on high the first two hours to reduce cooking time, and then
turned to low.
Many recipes say "bring to boil, then turn down to simmer." In a crock pot this is not necessary. Simply set the crock pot to low and forget it. (I find that in some
recipes the taste is slightly different, but not enough to truly worry about it.)
QUANTITIES
The quantity of meat, poultry and vegetables may be reduced without affecting flavor. Especially vegetables! If in doubt, cut the recipe in half. Casserole recipes
often suggest a specific size of baking dish, Most recipes will fit into any size crock pot (except maybe the tiny dip ones!).
Recipes for a 4-qt. Dutch oven will fit the 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 qt. crock pots. For the 6 quart recipes, cut them in half.
PASTA AND RICE
If a recipe calls for cooked noodles, macaroni, etc...cook BEFORE adding to the crock pot. Don't overcook -- just until slightly tender. Add towards the end of the
cooking time, not at the beginning.
If cooked rice is called for, stir in with other ingredients; add 1 cup extra liquid per cup of raw rice. Use long grain converted rice for best results in all-day
cooking.
TOPPINGS
When a crisp topping of crumbs, bacon bits, tomato wedges or grated cheese is called for, add just before serving.
Dumplings -- may be cooked in broth or gravy on high. The 3 1/2 qt. size limits servings to 3 or 4. Drop by spoonfuls on simmering stew or liquid. Cook covered about
30 minutes. Biscuit, pie crust, or instant mashed potato toppings require baking. Transfer to a baking dish and follow recipe.
CHEESES
Processed cheeses or cheese spreads, such as American or Velveeta, are usually more satisfactory than Cheddar cheese. Try both -- see which you prefer.
HERBS AND SPICES
Leaf and whole spices are preferred, but their flavor power may increase -- so use only half the recommended amount. If you use ground herbs and spices, add
during the last hour of cooking.
PRECOOKING
Do not precook seafood or frozen vegetables. Just rinse and drain thoroughly before adding to other ingredients. These foods cook quickly. Best to add during the
last hour of cooking.
GRAVY
To thicken gravies before serving: remove 1/2 cup of liquid from crock pot, stir in recommended amount of cornstarch, return to crock pot and simmer on High for
15 minutes. OR -- stir in 1/4 cup quick cooking tapioca at start of cooking. Gravy will thicken as it cooks.
MILK
Milk and sour cream tend to break down during extended cooking. When possible add during last hour of cooking. (This goes for cheese too.) Condensed soups may
be substituted for milk, etc., and can cook for an extended period of time.
SOUPS
Some soup recipes call for 2-3 quarts of water. Add other soup ingredients to crock pot, then add water only to cover. If thinner soup is desired, add more liquid 1
hour before serving time.
If milk based recipes have no other liquid for initial cooking, add 1 or 2 cups of water. Then stir in milk or cream as called for, and heat before serving.
BEANS
Instead of soaking beans overnight, cook them overnight on low with water and 1 teaspoon soda added. Or parboil (Especially important in hard-water areas to
properly soften beans.) Drain and combine with other ingredients. Cook according to time guide. Be sure beans are softened before you add any sugar or tomato to
mixture.
STEWS AND RAGOUTS
Brown and drain stew meat if fat is visible. Fat or oil for browning may be omitted.
Do not use large quantities of water for stews. Usually one cup of liquid is enough. You may wish to add one tablespoon of beef flavored base at the end of
cooking.
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Florida Bash Planned!
I want to invite ALL of you to our Florida Bash get-together to be held in Leesburg on Saturday, December 10th.
Rusty, along with the most capable Richard from Bradenton, came up with a perfect idea since we all love to cook. We are going to have a
smorgasbord of great food and shared recipes. We will meet in the Community Center near
Rusty and everyone will bring a favorite dish (and the recipe to share with others). There are so many of you who live in
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Family Reunion Photos!
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I couldn??™t find any crockpot jokes. Here??™s a couple of funnies from my files.
Judgment Day
From my buddy, Don, in Alberta, Canada
A curious fellow died one day and found himself waiting in the long line for judgment. As he stood there he noticed that some souls were allowed to march right
through the pearly gates into Heaven. Others though, were led over to Satan who threw them into the burning pit.
But every so often, instead of hurling a poor soul into the fire, Satan would toss a soul off to one side into a small
pile.
After watching Satan do this several times, the fellow's curiosity got the best of him. So he strolled over and asked Satan what he was doing.
"Excuse me, Prince of Darkness," he said. "I'm waiting in line for judgment, but I couldn't help wondering. Why are you tossing those people aside instead of
flinging them into the Fires of Hell with the others?"
"Oh those . . ." Satan groaned. "They're all from Canada. They're still too cold and wet to burn."
THREE KICK RULE
A big city lawyer went duck hunting in rural Arizona. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's field on the other side of a fence. As the lawyer
climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer drove up on his tractor and asked him what he was doing.
The litigator responded, "I shot a duck and it fell into this field, and now I'm going to retrieve it."
The old farmer replied, "This is my property, and you are not coming over here."
The indignant lawyer said, "I am one of the best trial attorneys in the U.S. and, if you don't let me get that duck, I'll sue you and take everything you own." The old
farmer smiled and said, "Apparently, you don't know how we do things in Arizona. We settle small disagreements like this with the Arizona "Three Kick Rule."
The lawyer asked, "What is the Arizona Three Kick Rule?"
The Farmer replied, "Well, first I kick you three times and then you kick me three times, and so on, back and forth, until someone gives up."
The attorney quickly thought about the proposed contest and decided that he could easily take the old codger. He agreed to abide by the local custom.
The old farmer slowly climbed down from the tractor and walked up to the city feller. His first kick planted the toe of his heavy work boot into the lawyer's groin
and dropped him to his knees. His second kick nearly wiped the man's nose off his face. The barrister was flat on his belly when the farmer's third kick to a kidney
nearly caused him to give up.
The lawyer summoned every bit of his will and managed to get to his feet and said, "Okay, you old coot! Now, it's my turn!"
The old farmer grinned and said, "Naw, I give up. You can have the duck!"
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ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Source: Alicia??™s Kitchen
1 (14-1/2 oz) can tomatoes
1 small chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
1 lb ground beef, browned
1 pkg dry taco seasoning mix
2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
9 corn tortillas
Sauce: Blend tomatoes with onion and garlic in blender. Pour in medium saucepan. Add pepper, salt and tomato paste. Heat until boiling, then simmer 5 to 10
minutes.
Brown ground beef with taco seasoning mix.
Place 3 tortillas in bottom of crock pot. Layer on tortillas 1/3 of ground beef, 1/3 tomato sauce and 1/3 cheddar cheese, then 3 more tortillas. Repeat each layer 2
more times, ending with cheese. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
Serves 4
CHICKEN IN CREAM CHEESE SAUCE
Source: Ann??™s Free Quick and Easy Recipe Kitchen
1 Frying chicken; cut up
2 tb Melted butter or margarine
Salt and pepper
2 tb Dry Italian salad dressing
1 cn Condensed mushroom soup
6 oz Cream cheese; cut into cubes
1/2 c Sauterne wine or sherry
1 tb Chopped onion
Brush chicken with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a crockpot and sprinkle dry mix over all. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. About 45
minutes before done, mix soup, cream cheese, wine, and onion in a small saucepan. Cook until smooth. Pour over the chicken and cover and cook another 45 minutes.
Serve with sauce.
MEATLOAF DINNER
Source: Alicia??™s Kitchen
1-1/2 pounds Ground chuck
1 Egg, beaten
1/4 cup Milk
1-1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 slices Bread, crumbed
1/2 small Onion, chopped
2 tablespoons Green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons Celery, chopped
6 Potatoes, cut-up
Ketchup
Mix egg, milk, salt & breadcrumbs. Let stand to soften. Thoroughly combine with meat & chopped vegetables. Shape into loaf & put in crock pot. Top
with ketchup.
Place potatoes around the sides (if you peeled them, coat with butter to keep from darkening). Cover & cook on high for 1 hr., then on low for 8-9
hrs.Servings: 4
CANELLINI ALLA CATANIA
Source: www.cookingcache.com/crockpot.html
1 lb Dried canellini beans (white kidney beans)
use white northern if unable to find canellini
6 c Water
2 Hot Italian sausages, sliced
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 lg Garlic clove, minced
2 lg Tomatoes, ripe, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 Bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 ts Thyme, crumbled
1/2 ts Basil, crumbled
3 Strips of orange rind (1 in)
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1 ts Instant beef broth
1. Pick over beans and rinse. Cover beans with water in a large kettle; bring to boiling; cover; cook 2 minutes; remove from heat; let stand 1 hour. Pour into an
electric slow cooker.
2. Brown sausages in a small skillet; push to one side; saut?© onion and garlic in same pan until soft; stir in tomato, bay leaf, thyme, basil, orange strips, salt and
pepper and instant beef broth; bring to boiling; stir into beans; cover.
3. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours or until beans are tender
YIELD: 6 servings
EASY CROCKPOT CHICKEN STEW
Source: Familycrockpotrecipes.com
1 large can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large can low fat cream of mushroom soup
1 large can low fat cream of celery soup
1 bag of frozen mixed veggies
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup low fat milk
salt and pepper to taste
Mix the cans of soup and the milk in a slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, spices and chicken and stir. Add the vegetables and stir. Cook on low heat 5 hours until the
chicken is cooked.
CHINESE CROCKPOT DINNER
Source: Diana??™s Kitchen
1 1/2 lb. pork steak (cut into 1/2" strips)
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 sm. green pepper, sliced
8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
4 carrots, sliced
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Brown pork strips in small amount of oil in skillet. Remove excess fat. Place all ingredients with pork in crockpot and cook on low 6-8 hours. Serve with hot rice.
SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA
Source: www.backofthebox.com
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped fully cooked smoked sausage
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
3/4 pound uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
4 cups hot cooked rice
1. Mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 4 hours) or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 1 hour or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve jambalaya with rice.
Makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 265 (Calories from Fat 100); Fat 11g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 710mg; Potassium 460mg; Carbohydrate
31g
(Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 12g
Diet Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat
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CHALUPA
Source: Calorieking.com
Cooked in a crockpot, this is a lowfat version of a fast food dish.
Ingredients:
3 lb extra lean pork roast
1 lb dry pinto beans
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 Tbsp salt
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 crockpot of water
Directions:
In the crockpot, cover the beans with hot water (about 1/2 an inch above the beans). Turn the crockpot to high for 1 hour and then turn it off. Leave to soak over
night.
In the morning, remove beans (reserving cooking water), and put roast in bottom of cooker. Add remaining ingredients (including the beans and their soaking water)
and more water if needed to cover all the ingredients. Cook on high 1 hour, and then on low 6 hours. Remove meat and shred with two forks. Return the meat to the
crockpot. Cook on high 1 more hour, or until the beans are tender.
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FAMILY SWISS STEAK
Source: Suite101.com
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef round steak, cut 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
canola oil cooking spray
1 large garlic clove, peeled and thinly sliced
2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
4 medium plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium canned beef broth
In a small bowl, combine flour, thyme and paprika. Using a pastry brush, brush steak pieces with Worcestershire sauce. Dredge in flour mixture. Lightly coat a large
nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place on stove over medium-high heat. Add steak pieces and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer steak pieces
to a 3-quart or larger crockery slow cook. Top with garlic slices, celery, onions, and tomatoes. Pour beef broth over the top. Do not stir. Cover and cook on low for 8
to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. To serve, transfer steak pieces and vegetables to a heated serving platter. Spoon any pan juices over the top and serve at
once.
Nutritional Analysis:
Calories - 191
Protein - 28 g
Fat - 4 g
Sat Fat - 1.4 g
Carbs - 8 g
Fiber - 2 g
Cholesterol - 71 mg
Sodium - 102 mg
Diabetic exchanges:
3 lean protein
1/2 carbohydrate
1 1/2 vegetable
CHINESE POT ROAST
3 lbs pot roast, boneless
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dip roast in flour and brown on both sides in oil in a saucepan. Place meat in slow cooker and top with onions.
Combine soy sauce, water and ginger and pour over the meat. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 8-10
hours.
Slice and serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calculated for 1 serving (0g)
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 809
Calories from Fat 507 (62%)
Amount Per Serving %RDA
Total Fat 56.4g 86%
Saturated Fat 21.4g 107%
Polyunsat. Fat 2.8g
Monounsat. Fat 24.5g
Cholesterol 224mg 74%
Sodium 491mg 20%
Potassium 653mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 8.1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%
Protein 63.5g 126%
Vitamin A 1mcg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.7mg 36%
Vitamin B12 6.7mcg 111%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin E 1mcg 3%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Magnesium 52mg 13%
Iron 7mg 41%
Source: Fix-it
and Forget-it Diabetic Crockpot cookbook
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GREEK CHICKEN
Serves 2
2 skinless chicken thighs -- cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons flour
3 ounces baby carrots
1 small onion -- cut into 6 wedges
1 heaping tablespoon of tomato paste
2 tablespoons dry red wine -- or substitute apple juice
1 tablespoon water
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 heaping tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese
Combine chicken and flour; toss to coat evenly with flour. Place in crockpot. Stir in carrots and onions. Combine tomato paste, wine (or juice), water, lemon
juice,
cumin and cinnamon; mix until well blended.
Stir into meat mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in honey. Sprinkle each serving with a small amount of
cheese.
Per serving: 268 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (33% calories from fat); 27g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 3g Fiber; 80mg Cholesterol; 402mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with brown rice, baked winter squash and a simple green salad.
VEGETARIANS: Skip the chicken and use one can (15 oz.) navy beans, drained and rinsed. Follow the recipe otherwise and the serving suggestions.
Note: Freezes well without the cheese
EASY RICE CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS:
1 can cream of whatever soup (chicken, mushroom, celery)
1 soup can of rice
1 soup can of milk
pork chops or chicken
PREPARATION:
Mix first 3 ingredients together in slow cooker. Top with a couple of pieces (2 to 4) of either pork chops or chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover
and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Serves 2 to 4.
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TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MESS
Source: Texascook.com
[1.] Spray crockpot with: nonstick spray
[2.] Combine in crockpot:
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
1 pint sour cream
1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
1 (6 oz.) package chocolate chips
3/4 c. oil
4 eggs
1 c. water
[3.] Cook on low for 6-8 hours (try not to lift the lid)!
[4.] Serve with ice cream
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