This Friday's recipe is for Cantonese pork.

Cantonese Pork

1 1/2 lbs pork Boston blade steak, cut into strips
1 Tbs vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 4-oz can mushrooms, drained
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
3 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbs vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt
Rice -- cooked

Brown pork strips in oil in skillet to remove excess fat. Drain on double paper towel. Place pork strips and all remaining ingredients into crockpot. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. (High 3 hours). Serve over hot fluffy rice

Josh Day
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Crockpot Taco Stew

Laura, one of our crockpot newsletter readers, sent in this recipe for Texas Taco Stew.

"Texas" Taco Stew

This is one of those can't go wrong and everybody loves it recipes! Fast, easy,crock pot friendly and freezes great. It makes alot, but you will want leftovers. This recipe gets passed around town from family to family so I have no idea where the recipe originated. Enjoy!

2 lbs lean ground beef, cooked and drained (chicken or no
meat works too)
2 cans undrained pinto beans
1 can undrained black bean
2 cans undrained corn
1 large onion, chopped
1 package favorite taco seasoning
1 15-oz can tomato sauce
3 cans Mexican-style tomatoes, pureed in blender
1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
2 cups water (optional)
Shredded cheese (optional)

Brown the ground beef with onions and a dash of garlic powder according to your taste. Whisk together tomato sauce and taco seasoning in your crockpot. Add ground beef and stir. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Up to 2 cups water can be added depending on your thickness preference. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, allowing flavors to blend. Stir occasionally. When serving, you can top with shredded cheese. We love this with fritos on top or tortilla chips on the side. Also great with cornbread.

Josh Day
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Crockpot Cornish Hens

If you're a fan of cornish game hens, then today's crockpot recipe will be a hit.

Crockpot Cornish Hens

2 cornish hens
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
Salt

Season hens with lemon pepper, salt, and sprinkle with minced garlic. Pour chicken broth in crockpot and care- fully set hens into the broth. Cook all day on low. Serve with rice if desired.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Friday's recipe is for stewed fruit.

Crockpot Stewed Fruit

1 lb prunes, pitted
8 oz dried apricots
8 oz dried pears
3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar or equivalent healthy sweetener
1/2 vanilla bean
2 lemon zest strips, 2" each
2 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice

Stir all ingredients together in your crockpot and cook until the fruit is tender, 6 to 8 hours. Serve the fruit warm or at room temperature.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Arizona Beans

You ain't tasted nothing if you ain't never had Arizona beans.

Arizona Beans

1 lb pinto beans (about 2 1/2 cups), rinsed, picked over
2 10 oz cans beef broth
2 1/2 cups water
5 1/2 oz can tomato paste
1 lb lean ground beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 lb salt pork, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs chili powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper

Place all ingredients in slow cooker; cover and cook on low setting 12 hours or until beans are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Josh Day
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Spanish Stew

Today's recipe is for Spanish stew.

Crockpot Spanish Stew

4 medium potatoes, cut in chunks
1 pound fresh tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 Tbs vinegar
1 pound pork shoulder
2 garlic cloves -- crushed
1 cup beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 medium, onion, chopped

Cut pork into large chunks. Coarsely chop tomatoes. Peel potatoes and cut into thick chunks. Seed, core, and thinly slice bell pepper. Brown pork in 2 tablespoons oil if desired. Layer ingredients in crockpot in order; cook until meat is tender, about 10 hours.

Stovetop preparation: Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pork and saute a few minutes, until lightly browned. Add garlic and saute well. Add onion and saute until tender. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.

Add water, vinegar, and bay leaf. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer until pork is almost tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Add potatoes around sides and simmer, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Avoid stirring or overcooking potatoes...

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Mexican Crockpot Turkey

Ever had a turkey prepared Mexican style?

Mexican Crockpot Turkey

2 pounds frozen turkey thighs, thawed and skinned
1 4 oz can chopped green chiles
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs chili powder
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
8 large flour tortillas -- at room temperature
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup sour cream
Diced fresh tomatoes
Shredded lettuce

Place turkey thighs in crockpot. Add tomato sauce, chiles, onion, Worcestershire, chili powder and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. Remove turkey from bones; discard bones. Shred turkey and return to pot. Stir to combine well with sauce. Spoon meat and sauce onto a tortilla and roll up. Garnish with cheese, sour cream, tomatoes and lettuce. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Rice Cabbage Rolls

Today's recipe is for delicious rice, beef, and cabbage rolls.

Rice Cabbage Rolls

1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup converted long-grain rice
1 Tbs unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound lean ground beef or ground lamb
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp dried savory
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can peeled Italian tomatoes, undrained
2 Tbs light brown sugar
2 Tbs lemon juice

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the cabbage and cook, covered, until the outer layers of leaves peel off easily. Peel off the tender outer leaves and choose the 10 largest ones. (Save the remaining cabbage for another use, such as stir-frying.) Trim out the thick rib in the center of each leaf.

In a medium saucepan of lightly salted boiling water, cook the rice for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain again.

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl, and mix in the parcooked rice, the ground beef, egg, savory, salt, and pepper.
Place about 1/3 cup of the filling in the center of a cabbage leaf, fold over the sides, and roll up into a cylinder. Place the roll on a plate, seam side down, and repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

In a blender, process the tomatoes with their juice, the brown sugar, and lemon juice to a puree. Pour the sauce into your slow cooker, and layer the cabbage rolls in the sauce. Cover and slow-cook until the rolls are tender, 6 to 7 hours on low (200 degrees F).

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rolls to a serving platter. Pour the sauce into a sauceboat and serve with the cabbage rolls.

Josh Day
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Vegburger Casserole

Combine vegetarian and carnivore and you get... a delicious crockpot Vegburger casserole.

Vegburger Casserole

4 lg. potatoes, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
1 can sweet peas, drained
2 lg. onions, sliced
1 1/2 to 2 lb. lean ground beef, browned and drained
1 lg. can tomato soup
Water to equal soup

Place layers of the vegetables in the order given in a large crockpot. Season each layer with salt and pepper. End each layer with ground beef. Mix the soup and water and pour into crockpot.

Josh Day
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Orange Barley Casserole

Today we have an unusual recipe for a barley casserole. Get ready to put some apples and oranges in your crockpot.

Orange Barley Casserole

2 cups orange juice
1/3 cup barley
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup dried apricots, halved
1/4 cup chopped dates
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 tsp ground allspice
2-3 Tbs chopped walnuts or pecans

In a crockpot, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW 3-4 hrs. Serve warm.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Creole Black Beans with Sausage

Time for some spicy crockpot black beans with today's creole recipe.

Creole Black Beans and Sausage

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1" slices
3 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp leaf thyme
1 1/2 tsp leaf oregano
1 1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
5 bay leaves
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
1 cup water
Hot cooked rice

Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat and transfer to crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours. Remove bay leaves. Serve over cooked rice.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Sweet Potato with Maple Syrup

Ever had sweet potatoes and maple syrup?

Sweet Potato with Maple Syrup

5 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup apple cider
1 dash salt and pepper, to taste

Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices; place in crock pot. Whisk remaining ingredients together and pour over potatoes. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours. Stir a few times, if possible, to keep them coated. Serves 4.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Today's recipe is for mac and cheese.

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 12-oz can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese -- divided
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Place the cooked macaroni in a slow cooker that has been coated with nonstick vegetable spray. Add the remaining ingredients except 1 cup of the cheese; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, then cover and cook on the Low setting for 5 to 6 hours or until the mixture is firm and golden around the edges. Do not remove the cover or stir until the macaroni has finished cooking.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Apricot Chicken

A crockpot and apricots and chicken, mmmm mmm mm good.

Apricot Chicken

Skinned chicken thighs
1 pound mushrooms -- cleaned, halved vertically
1 large onion -- cut into large chunks
2 large carrots -- sliced
1 celery rib (with leaves) -- sliced
Apricots -- dried
1 package onion soup
Apricot nectar -- (to cover)

Place chicken pieces on bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle with the dried soup. Cover chicken with the nectar. Place veggies on top. Cook for 6-7 hours on low.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Creole Crockpot Chicken

This recipe is for creole crockpot chicken.

Creole Chicken

3 pounds chicken thighs, skinned
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 onion sliced
1 can tomatoes with juice
1/2 tsp paprika
Louisiana hot sauce to taste
1 cup celery diced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked favorite rice

Place chicken in bottom of crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients (except rice) and add to crockpot. Cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 7 to 8 hours. Cook rice according to package directions. Spoon creole mixture over hot cooked rice and serve.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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Vegetarian Gumbo

Ever had a veggie gumbo ala crockpot?

Vegetarian Gumbo

1 onion, chopped
1/2 green peppers, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb okra, sliced, fresh,frozen
1 lb tomato, fresh, or canned
2 cups corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
1 tsp vegetable bouillon granules
1/2 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp paprika
2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs basil or rosemary, minced

In a skillet or pot, place bouillon and white grape juice, onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes. Once tender, move to crockpot and add other ingredients and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until until corn and okra are done. If you use dried herbs, rub them with the palms of your hands before adding to the pot, this releases their mojo.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
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