Re: [CnD] Crock pot?

[Lois Goodine]

Yes, I like the freedom of removing the ceramic pot to store its contents, 
or clean it.  Presently I have a four quart one and recently I bought a 
smaller one, size, two quarts.  Since I live alone, I like to cook smaller 
quantities most of the time.  Currently I've been experimenting with small 
surloin steaks.  I put one in the small crockpot  with chopped onions, 
garlic and other seasonings, about a half cup of water and a splash of wine, 
and of course, salt and fresh ground black pepper..  I leave the pot on high 
for two to two and a half hours; then add baby carrots and perhaps a medium 
potato cut up.  And sometimes I add a chopped celery stalk and some sliced 
mushrooms.  I let that all continue cooking on high for about another hour. 
Sometimes I add some cornstarch disolved in a small amount of water and stir 
it well.  I let that cook about 20 minutes to thicken the juices.  This 
makes a lovely hot meal!  I do about the same thing with chicken and chicken 
broth and season with curry powder.
Oops!  I'm rambling.  But I'm happy about the things I can do with the 
little crockpot.
Lois Goodine. 

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