Watch out: This downright decadent dish has been known to cause a stampede at the dinner table. And the next day won’t be any different when you tuck the leftovers into a grilled-cheese sandwich—if you have any leftovers, that is!
Рубрика: Slow Cooker Recipes
-
Slow Cooker Pork Stew
This tender, comforting and savoury pot-au-feu makes it all happen in one pot, from scratch, with no catch: We eliminated any extra steps, like brining or browning the meat, to cut down on additional cleanup. Just toss the pork, earthy root vegetables, frilly cabbage and herbs directly into the slow cooker. Then, all you have to do is blanch green beans for a fresh finish before suppertime.
-
Slow Cooker Individual Chocolate Pudding Cakes
This slow cooker take on chocolate lava cake is best served with a gigantic scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s so good that when we tested it at the office, a few people hid in their offices with seconds (I won’t name names).
-
Sweet and Savoury Braised Pork
After a long day, there’s nothing better than walking into a house filled with the smell of sumptuous, Thai-inspired pork that’s been gently braising for hours. Don’t hesitate to let your slow cooker do some heavy lifting during the week. The trusty appliance will help you transform hefty and more economical cuts—like the delectable pork shoulder pictured here—into hearty, easily assembled meals. It takes just a few minutes to brown the pork and bring the sauce (which you can start the day before) to a boil in the same skillet. If you’re tempted to skip these steps, please don’t! They’re so easy to do before heading out in the morning and you’ll be rewarded with richer flavour and consistency. You won’t believe how aromatic the results are from what amounts to a relatively short list of ingredients. (Spoiler: The secret is the curry paste, one of our favourite and most indispensable pantry staples.)
-
Clementine Pork
Pork shoulder is one of the most budget-friendly cuts of pork, providing a tasty meal for $4 a serving.
-
Kalua Pork
The high point of any luau happens when a banana-leaf-covered pig is unearthed from a fiery pit. Kalua is Hawaiian for “to cook in an underground oven,” and the elaborate technique rewards patience with tender results (think absurdly succulent pork). To reproduce the ritual on a smaller, more manageable scale, look to your trusty slow cooker. After eight hours, the smell of the most delicious pulled pork may inspire everyone to hula around the slow cooker.
-
Slow Cooker Brownies
Desserts made in a slow cooker may require a few adjustments the first time. Depending on your appliance’s power, the edges of your brownies could be overcooked or undercooked. The more you use your slow cooker, the better you’ll know it, leading to improved results.
-
Slow Cooker Pork and Apple Stuffing
Stovetop and oven space at a premium? That’s where the slow cooker comes in. We simmered this mixture of pork shoulder, ground pork, apples and spices low and slow in the trusty appliance. The result is a foolproof accomplice for turkey, and a stuffing that keeps for up to four hours on the slow cooker’s Warm setting.
