SLOWCOOKER A LA MODEEEEEEEE

ok so i borrowed a slowcooker recipe cookbook from a good friend a LOOONG time ago but never quite used it so with that in mind i think its best i return it... with that ALSO in mind since im returning it soon, i decided  to go through it and pull out all the recipes i will try later. so here are the recipes i decided sounds appetizing to try:

Braised Sweet and Sour Brisket

-3lb brisket -4 celery cut into 1/2" slices

-kosher salt -4 cloves garlic

-pepper -6tbs cider vinegar

-2 tbs veg oil, -1/4 dark brown sugar

divided -1/2 cup ketchup

-6 carrots, peeled -1 1/2 cups beef broth

and cut into 1"

lengths

1. season brisket, then brown (5 minutes per side) FATTY SIDE DOWN

2. sautee onions, carrts and celery until cooked. then add garlic, cook for another 30 seconds. then add vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and broth. bring to boil. pour over brisket.

3. set slowcooker!

Thai Short Ribs

-3-4 lb bf short ribs -1 1/2 tbs fish sauce

-1 tsp kosher salt -1 tbs honey

-1/2 tsp pepper -1 tbs soy sauce

-nonstick oil spray -juice and zest of 1 lime

-4 cloves garlic, minced -1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

-2 tbs minced gingerroot -3 scallions, cut into thin slices

-3 tbs hoisin sauce -2 tbs finely chopped cilantro

-2 tbs balsamic vinegar

1.preheat oven to a broil. season meat with salt and pepper bone side down.brown for 10 minutes ( my oven cant handle broil so what i usually do is set to 400* and maybe let brown for 30 min.) transfer to slowcooker.

2. mix garlic, ginger, hoisin, vinegar,fish sauce, honey, soy sauce, and juice and zest in small bowl and pour over short ribs. set slow cooker.

3. put jalapeno, scallions and cilantro for 5 minutes

BBQ Baked Beans

- 1 lb (2 cups) dried beans; -1/2 red bell pepper, diced

white, pinto, or mixed - 4 cups ckn broth

- 1 lb smoked ham hock -1 cup bottle spicy bbq sauce

or turkey leg -1/2 tsp spicy chili powder

-2 tsp veg oil

-1 med onion, diced

1. soak beans overnight. or boil for 3 min, remove from heat and let soak for 1 hour. drain.

2. place smoked meat in slow cooker and pour beans over meat.

3. sautee onions, bell pepper until tender. add broth, bring to boil. remove from heat then stir in 1/2 cup bbq sauce; pour into slow cooker and mix. cook on low for 10-12 hours.

Chocolate Pudding Cake

-nonstick oil spray -1/2 cup milk

-1 cup flour -1 tsp vanilla extract

-2 tsp baking powder -1/2 cup veg oil

-1/4 tsp salt -1/2 cup dk brown sugar

-1 cup sugar, divided -1 cup boiling water or coffee

(wth is DIVIDED MEAN in food

terminology?!)

- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

powder

1. spray 1 qt souflee dish with oil and set aside

2. combine flour, baking powder, salt, 3/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa in small bowl; sprinkle in even layer over top of batter. pour boiling water of coffee over all. set the dish into a slow cooker and cover top with a folded kitchen towel. cook on high for 2 1/2 hoursuntil top of cake is set and bottom is still syrupy.

3. spoon onto plater

ok goodnight world!