slow cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

2020, cooking
  • 2 lbs. bone-in skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks (I used 3 chicken legs)
  • 1 can diced tomato
  • 1 TBSP ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder or 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  1. Stir spices and tomato in the slow cooker. Add chicken and spoon sauce over chicken.
  2. Cook on high for 5 hours, then shred chicken.
  3. Serve with warmed tortilla, avocado, fresh salsa/tomato and cheese

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Thighs

2020, cooking

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon oil for browning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 TBSP soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 TBSP orange juice
  • 1 TBSP orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides. 
  • Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until deep golden brown. 
  • Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
  • NOTE: you can skip the browning process if you prefer and simply season the thighs with salt and pepper then add them to the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, honey and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Cook for 1 more hour or until sauce has just thickened. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

BBQ Pulled Pork in the Crock Pot

cooking, entertaining, friends
  • 4 pound Pork Shoulder or Butt
  • 1 bottle BBQ sauce (Bullseye)
  • 2 can rootbeer
  • 1 onion, halved
  • paprika and salt
  1. Sprinkle pork with generous amounts of salt and paprika.  Place in slow cooker
  2. Add the remaining ingredients.  The pork should be immersed about 3/4 of the way
  3. Cook on low for 9 hours
  4. Remove the pork and onion.  Skim off excess grease.
  5. Reduce the sauce on the stove top
  6. Shred the pork and dice the onion.  Return to the sauce once it is reduced