Hi I mentioned in the 'Slow' message thread, that my root veges never seem to cook even cut in tiny tiny pieces, and had a couple of replys, thanks. Just asking here if anyone has the same problem, because after spending so much money I am wondering if I should take it back as it puts me off using it. Thanks for any comments.

lindasoptions - 2010-05-11 18:01:00

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sparkles - 2010-05-11 18:12:00

sparkles wrote:

I have come home tonight to Crockpot RICE PUDDING.... Its delishous!! First time ive made it.... so easy. 1 cup rice (uncooked), 1 cup sugar, 4 cups milk... then just before serving I added a swirl of maple syrup. YUMMO

how long do you cook it for sparkles? thanks

nicki5 - 2010-05-11 20:09:00

lindasoptions wrote:

Hi I mentioned in the 'Slow' message thread, that my root veges never seem to cook even cut in tiny tiny pieces, and had a couple of replys, thanks. Just asking here if anyone has the same problem, because after spending so much money I am wondering if I should take it back as it puts me off using it. Thanks for any comments.

l would be taking it back or at least inquiring about it from the place you brought it
we just chuck everything in ours and they all cook so there may be something wrong with the crockpot

griffo4 - 2010-05-11 21:05:00

Thanks griffo4 I have been wondering about it for a while I can at least try, hope it is still under warranty, all these recipies I am missing out on.

lindasoptions - 2010-05-11 21:13:00

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sparkles - 2010-05-11 21:55:00

Guernsey Bean Jar Recipe

1 lb haricot beans (soaked overnight) (i use 3/4 haricot and 1/4 butter beans
1 lb onions chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
1 lb carrots chopped
Thyme, sage, parsley, to taste
1 bacon hock or pigs trotter or marrow bone
Some belly pork or cheap cuts or 1.5 lb brisket
Stock

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker (or large casserole or bean jar covered in water in the oven at 150F) for 8 hrs or overnight, adding more boiling water as necessary.

You can add a beef stock cube to the water if you like, don't use too much salt as the bacon can be salty.

Lovely served with a nice fresh crusty loaf or mashed potato and veggies

redrustie - 2010-05-11 22:00:00

sparkles wrote:

I cooked it for about 5 hours.... it was a wee bit over cooked to be honest (had lost most of its rice texture, went a bit like mashed potatoes)... so next time I will not cook it for as long. (I came home at lunchtime and put it on... left it till tea time. The recipie I found online said cook for about 3 hours.

What temperature do you cook it on?

3amigoes - 2010-05-11 22:37:00

I use my crockpot for making soup.
CHICKEN VEGE SOUP

Chicken, bacon, onion, carrot, leek, white wine, potato,corn, celery, lentils,chilli finely chopped, salt and pepper.
Add lots of water, cook on low all day.

susan21 - 2010-05-12 07:33:00

purplegoanna wrote:

bugger forgot the water! lol i make it about 1/2-1inch from the top, then when i get home i take the hock out and take all the meat of, shred it with my fingers into smaller bits and put it back in. ALSO when your putting your veges in, in the morning pack them in as when you take the hock out before serving theres alot of space left over...

Won't the veges turn to mush especially as grated? Sorry, can't quite follow about packing in veges.

lespat - 2010-05-12 10:31:00

Thai Kumara and pork curry

Add all the following to a crock pot/slow cooker and put on low for 7-8 hours.

1kg cubed pork
2 large sweet potato cut to around 3cm cubes
2 carrots cut to 3cm cubes
1 onion diced
1 red chilli deseeded and chopped fine (Add more if you like it hot I only like a touch of heat)
1/4 cup tomato paste
6 kaffir lime leaves (I just use lime leaves off my lime tree)
200ml coconut cream
1/2 cup water
1 chicken oxo cube

Serve with rice and enjoy ;)

..pip.. - 2010-07-07 10:43:00

crockpot lasagne any ideas how to do this please like do you pre cook any thing etc

chocolate_gran - 2010-07-09 12:44:00

I was looking for a recipe for macaroni cheese in the crockpot and found this thread. Thought it was worth a 'bump' as it is crockpot weather!! :)

lizab - 2010-08-28 11:16:00

Please could someone post the Alison Grofton Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding recipe? I wanted to make it today, but our server is down so can't get through to the recipe. Thank you.

gazz - 2010-08-28 11:47:00

Opps guess it is google that I can't get acess too. Hope someone else can post that recipie please. Thank you.

gazz - 2010-08-28 11:50:00

Bumping for CartoonCath..

Former Trademe recipes are here too:

http://www.votemenot.co.nz/thread/-8582590/crockpot-recipes/

books4nz - 2011-03-07 16:20:00

I've got layered potatoes in mine right now, - bowl sprayed lightly with oil, layer of sliced potatoes, sprinkling of dried onions, flour, salt & pepper and a generous handful of tasty grated cheese, repeat 2 or 3 times more finishing the flour, seasonings, & tasty cheese etc on top. Pour over a little milk and cook on high for 4-6 hours or so. If your crockpot gets quite hot as opposed to the older Sunbeam models, it may need to be turned down to low for the last hour or two. Sometimes the length of time can vary depending on the potatoes, as some cook quicker than others. Pays to test by poking a sharp knife in the middle to 'feel' if the potatoes are cooked. If not they may need another hour on high. This recipe is 'scrummy' and always enjoyed by all!

nzhel - 2011-03-07 16:54:00

I do the crockpot rice pudding with 2L milk, 1C rice, 1C sugar, and add cinnamon or vanilla, depending on how I am feeling

lissy73 - 2011-03-07 20:05:00

Bump, well heres an old thread with lots of yummy winter time meal ideas,. I was looking for Crockpot Casserole Ideas and found some beauties in here. Just In time for winter.

jaydan1 - 2011-04-29 10:32:00

Thanks Jaydan for bumping this!

nzl99 - 2011-04-29 11:07:00

I cook some very tasty recipes out of Simon and Alison Holsts RED crockpot book.
Tonight its pork carribean, using pork slices.
Some of the ingrediants are peanut butter,garlic,cummin, hoison sauce,chilli pwd,soy sauce.
If anyone is interested I can post the recipe

cottagerose - 2011-04-29 11:16:00

Bought my crockpot last winter and 2 cookbooks. Tried lots of recipes some great some not. Given up on whole chicken, tried lots of different ways/times but found it dry. But lambs shanks, silverside & pork spare ribs are family favourites

dolphin9 - 2011-04-29 11:34:00

my tip for cooking whole chicken in the crockpot is to wrap your chicken in tinfoil and cook in crockpot, always comes out moist

Edited by ttwisty at 12:02 pm, Fri 29 Apr

ttwisty - 2011-04-29 11:58:00

ttwisty wrote:

my tip for cooking whole chicken in the crockpot is to wrap your chicken in tinfoil and cook in crockpot, always comes out moist

Ok will give it one more try, how long do you cook it, and low or hgh setting. Do you put anything else in with it? Size of chicken? Thanks

dolphin9 - 2011-04-29 12:49:00

i cook on low for between 6-8 hrs depending on size. Does not need anything else with it as the chicken will cook in its on juices

Edited by ttwisty at 1:00 pm, Fri 29 Apr

ttwisty - 2011-04-29 13:00:00

Mine is a dessert. Chop up a fresh pineapple into good sized chunks. Throw in any other fruit you have, even dried apricots is great. Add a tiny dash of red wine and a cinnamon stick. Cook for a couple of hours and serve hot with whipped cream or ice cream. (Or better yet, my current favourite: vanilla bean cream).

norse_westie - 2011-04-29 16:47:00

bump for more crockpot recipes

uli - 2012-02-07 10:18:00

There a a few good recipes on here, thanks for bumping Uli.

malcovy - 2012-02-07 13:12:00

hi anyone got a good mild beef curry recipe they could add would realy appreciate

southbrook1 - 2012-02-07 14:34:00

crockpot time coming soon ..

bev00 - 2013-02-07 00:25:00

lindasoptions wrote:

Hi I mentioned in the 'Slow' message thread, that my root veges never seem to cook even cut in tiny tiny pieces, and had a couple of replys, thanks. Just asking here if anyone has the same problem, because after spending so much money I am wondering if I should take it back as it puts me off using it. Thanks for any comments.

I find the same here. The only time I seem to get my carrots to cook nicely is in with the corned beef which has been cooking away from very early in the morning till almost dinner time. I don't bother putting them in with a casserole type crock pot meal, unless I cook them first. potatoes and onions are OK sliced and placed underneath the meat. Still, it's a jolly handy piece of equipment which i use frequently

rainrain1 - 2013-02-07 11:38:00

lindasoptions wrote:

Hi I mentioned in the 'Slow' message thread, that my root veges never seem to cook even cut in tiny tiny pieces, and had a couple of replys, thanks. Just asking here if anyone has the same problem, because after spending so much money I am wondering if I should take it back as it puts me off using it. Thanks for any comments.

I find the same here. The only time I seem to get my carrots to cook nicely is in with the corned beef which has been cooking away from very early in the morning till almost dinner time. I don't bother putting them in with a casserole type crock pot meal, unless I cook them first. potatoes and onions are OK sliced and placed underneath the meat. Still, it's a jolly handy piece of equipment which i use frequently.
I have it on today with an unidentified piece of meat cooking away, so a surprise at the end of the day is in store

rainrain1 - 2013-02-07 11:40:00

Cooking potatoes,carrots, etc take longer in the C/P-S/C.Cut into even sized smaller pieces, push larger pieces especially potato down the sides, with the cut surfaces next to the edge near the base. This is Alison holsts tip and it works, if adding small pieces of cubed carrots,swede,potato etc to stews or anything with a sauce i usually brown meat first, then throw the carrots etc in the pan with diced onions and toss them around a bit this starts the cooking process, tip them on top of meat de glaze pan throw all the bits in as well add liquid stir and cook. If not browning veg etc place all under meat on the bottom don't stir till half way done. C/P i always cook on high, S/C only use that for silver side, soup, big bits meat, desserts etc.

fifie - 2013-02-07 12:21:00

Your abbreviation S/C has got me C/S

rainrain1 - 2013-02-07 12:25:00

rainrain1 wrote:

Your abbreviation S/C has got me C/S

... S/C = Slow Cooker perhaps???

herself - 2013-02-07 15:26:00

I suppose it is, but what's the difference in a crockpot and a S/C, when it all boils down???

rainrain1 - 2013-02-07 15:57:00

I am looking for a new crockpot - anyone have any tips on the brand/model I should avoid

gerry64 - 2013-02-07 16:28:00

rainrain S/C = slow cooker, there is a difference in the two, older crockpot dosen't cook as hot or fast as the newer slow cookers. Often thats why some have trouble with things drying out in the S/Cookers and why i only use it for soups silversides puds big bits meat etc, i love my 25+ year older crockpot and that gets used heaps more but still like one of each. You can pick older C/Pots up real cheap at the Op Shops often, ralta or sunbeam brands usually..
gerry lots of brands out there now, think they are all much the same, i'd be looking further ahead at some of the models that combine pressure cooking, or one that you can brown meats etc in can't recall the brand at the mo maybe breville? do a search in here this has been discussed before, my S/Cooker is Russell Hobbs and iv'e had it replaced twice, others will say they are great, but i wouldn't buy another one.

fifie - 2013-02-07 17:06:00

Thanks fifie....Mine is a S/C/F/C/C/P because it does all those things and I don't need another

rainrain1 - 2013-02-07 17:57:00

Gerry. I bought one from Briscoes I think it was Zip maybe? I took it back as I noticed the lid didnt sit flush on the bowl so heat was escaping. On examination all of the others on the shelf had the same problem so check that before you buy. I have also noticed how quickly my meals cook compared to what my recipes state (eg Simon and Alison Holst's ones). Some things like chicken have been overdone so watch out for that with a new slow cooker! I think mine is Kambrook. Consider how many you are cooking for and if you would like to make enough to freeze for another meal. In this case a bigger size is valuable! I used to take a portion to work and reheat in the microwave - always a yummy surprise as I never remembered what it was! If you would cook lamb shanks then consider how many you would want to fit in and if they would actually fit! My old crockpot brand one ended up cooking unevenly and I would have to turn the bowl to avoid burning in one spot..

wendalls - 2013-02-07 22:34:00

Alison Holsts Lazy lasagne is a hit in our house. Have made it before where I cooked the lasagne in the crockpot and then took to sister in laws house where we put it on warm and it was great for lunch with a nice salad and crusty bread. Lazy Lasagne:

For 4-6 servings.
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
500 g mince
1 pkt tomato soup mix
¼ cup tomato paste
Can of tomato puree
2 tspn instant beef stock powder
1 cup hot water
1 tspn each of oregano, and basil (dried)
250g (about 3-4 cups) small lasagna shapes or long lasagna strips.
Topping:
2 tspn cornflour
1 large egg
¾ cup milk, sour cream or a mixture (I just use Soy milk)
1 cup grated tasty cheese
Paprika, optional

Turn the slow cooker on to HIGH to preheat and coat the bowl with non stick spray.
Put the garlic, tomato puree, tomato paste, herbs, beef stock and tomato soup pkt and mince into a bowl and combine well together. Adding the hot water last before mixing.

Spread one third of the meat mixture evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker bowl. Place half the lasagna noodles over the meat. (the recipe doesn’t say so but I put a small amount of grated cheese over the noodles) and then add another layer of 1/3 meat mixture, the remaining pasta (another sprinkling of cheese) and then cover with remaining 1/3 meat mixture. (You may like to keep a bit more than a third of the meat mixture for the top layer)

To make the topping, mix together the cornflour, egg, milk (and/or sour cream) and cheese. Pour this over everything in the slow cooker and sprinkle with paprika (if using)

Turn the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 8-9 hours.

vonkrum - 2013-02-08 13:12:00

Lamb Shanks cooked in the crockpot...lovely

figjamto - 2013-02-08 19:07:00

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survivorr - 2013-02-09 07:52:00

nutmeg in the rice pudding is good too. my ma always added nutmeg to her rice puddings

usualsuspect - 2013-02-10 00:03:00

cheers for the advice on what to look for and buy - will go out and have a look when it cools down a bit over here

gerry64 - 2013-02-10 15:38:00

survivorr wrote:

ee1 ... verrry interesting! I thought I was the only person on TM who felt like that!! :o) Nice to know I'm not. (If you are serious, that is)

I seldom use mine - if ever.

I love both of mine. Food tastes no different to that cooked in a casserole dish in the oven or on the stove top.
@wendells, my larger one is the same. I put a layer of tinfoil under the lid and it works fine.

Edited by kay141 at 4:27 pm, Sun 10 Feb

kay141 - 2013-02-10 16:25:00

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chchgurl - 2013-02-10 21:44:00

Bumping, this is definitely crockpot/casserole weather

k1andb2 - 2013-07-09 13:10:00

Mamas Lamb Shank Stew.
4 Lamb Shanks - I put mine in frozen.
2 onions, sliced
2-3 cloves garlic
Good dash of Worcester Sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2c water.
Put Shanks in a layer on the bottom, top with other ingredients, then add
whole button mushrooms, and chopped peeled pumpkin pieces (any amount).
Cook on Low for 8-10 hours, maybe give a stir or two during this time.
Carefully lift the shanks out and remove bones. Watch for the fine long splinter bone, and shred the meat back into pot. Discard bones.
Turn up to high and mix a very large forkfull of cornflour with a little cold water and add to stew to thicken. At this stage you could also add some gravy powder, or soy sauce to taste.
Serve with fluffy mashed spuds (mash with cream cheese, not butter) and minted peas.
ENJOY!!!

family007 - 2013-07-14 15:38:00

Mac Cheese in the crockpot is disgusting it goes like mush never again doing that one

lily23 - 2013-07-14 17:36:00