Crock Pot - My Favorites
Over the years, I have found some easy crock pot recipesI never have been a fancy cook. I do, however, know how to cook "country", especially Southern Country Cooking. I like foods that do not need a lot of attention -- time savers! As a newlywed, I would carefully string beans, add some fatback, and let them "cook down" 2 or 3 times! Wow! Those were delish! I rarely use fatback anymore, but in the summer, if I can get fresh beans, I still love to cook 'em down! I just use a couple of boullion cubes instead of the fatback.
In the meantime, year-round, green beans in the crock pot are a great tasting and fast substitute. Of course a pot roast in a crock pot never fails. And Barbeque from your crockpot tastes like the best southern barbeque joint in the south!
So y'all have fun with some of my favorite crock pot tricks! Keep scrolling down to see more slow cooker aka crock pot information and recipes. If this is your first visit to Squidoo, a big hearty welcome. Have fun! And thank you for visiting!
Green Beans in the Crockpot
Cooking Southern
Our stepmother taught me how to make canned beans taste like fresh. Over the years, I have modified her ideas -- and now this is how I do Southern Green Beans in the crockpot!Open 3 or 4 cans of DelMonte Whole Green Beans. Pour off the juice. Put the beans into the crockpot.
Add about 1/4 onion, chopped.
Add salt, pepper to taste.
Add 2 beef boullion cubes.
Add a few shakes of Cavender's. (I put Cavender's on just about everything!)
Add 1/2 tsp of sugar
Add a cup of water. Watch your beans! If you are going to be away from home all day, add more water.
If you use too much water, your green beans will not be tasty. If you use too little water, your green beans may scorch and not taste good. You do need to experiment one day when you are going to be home. All crockpots are different - as are all cooks. Use as little water as possible to retain flavors.
Cook 3 or 4 hours in crockpot on low heat. Add peeled small red potatoes and cook an hour more. Yummy!
Crock Pots on Amazon
Just click your favorite crock pot for more information from Amazon.
Crockpot SCVI600B-SS 6-Quart Premium VersaWare Slow Cooker
Amazon Price: (as of 11/08/2009) 
Crockpot SCVP600-W Oval 6-Quart Smart-Pot Slow Cooker, White
Amazon Price: $44.99 (as of 11/08/2009)
Crockpot SCVP600-SS 6-Quart Smart-Pot Programmable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 11/08/2009)
Southern Roast Beef with Veggies
Southern Cooking Recipe
Sister Betty browns her chuck roasts in an iron skillet - seals in flavors, she says. And hers are always better than mine, so she is most probably right, or she has a better butcher!Place browned chuck roast in crockpot.
Add onions, bell pepper, small carrots.
Add salt, pepper, Cavender's to taste
Cook 4 or 5 hours. Add potatoes the final hour.
Note: you may need a little water. Do watch your roast the first time you try this. Adjust according to your tastes and your crockpot.
More Family Recipe Lenses
These Southern Cooking Recipes are From My Family - Enjoy!
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We were invited to a "covered dish" tonight at a friend's home. She has re-done her old family home place which was built in 1790 and wanted to have her neighbors and friends over. I immediately thought about our family favorite - The...
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Congo Squares - A Tate Family Bar Cookie Tradition
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In 1954, the Tate family lived in Pendleton, SC. I can almost smell the congo sqares in the oven. We loved to gather round and "lick the bowl" while they baked! Mama always made congo squares for church picnics, long trips in the car to visit relativ...
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Sausage Bean Chowder
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This sausage bean chowder is wonderful on those cold winter nights! It's easy to make and serves a family of four easily. I always double the recipe and share with neighbors. Have a soup night drop in! Make 3-4 kinds of soups and chowders and invite...
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Pig Roast Recipes
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In the early 80's when we were much younger and much more energetic, we had an annual Pig Roast at our home. It was always after a big Clemson University Football Game. Our hometown of Pendleton SC is only 4 miles from Clemson so we are big Clemson T...
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Papa Doc's Creamy Peach Ice Cream
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When was the last time you churned ice cream? We used to make it on special occasions but haven't made it in so long that I am not even sure where our churn is. Back before the electric churns, we would all take turns turning the crank. It was hard...
Products Used in My Recipes
Just click the product for more information from Amazon
Original Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce - 18 oz
Amazon Price: (as of 11/09/2009)
Herbox Beef Boullion Cube, 25-Cube Canister (Pack of 6)
Amazon Price: $13.35 (as of 11/09/2009)
Bar-B-Que in the Crockpot
Southern Country BBQ is the best!
Remove from crock pot and allow to cool.
At this point, I remove any fat, gristle, etc.
Chop or shred. Add Sweet Baby Ray's sauce. You will probably use most of one bottle.
Mix and return to crock pot. Cook slowly for an hour or more.
Absolutely positively delicious! You will be amazed!
Crock Pot Cookbooks on Amazon
Just click your favorite book - you will be taken to Amazon for more information.
101 Things to Do with a Slow Cooker
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 11/09/2009)
A Field Of Greens: Gourmet African Slow Cooker Soups And Stews
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 11/09/2009)
Crock Pot Slow Cooker Recipes For All Occasions
Amazon Price: (as of 11/09/2009)
Cavender's
We Love Cavender's
* Perfectly Prepared Blend of 13 Ingredients !!
* Cavender's Greek Seasoning sits on the counter beside the salt and pepper in many homes !!
* An Ancient Greek Formula !!
* No Other Spices Necessary
Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning - 8 oz
Amazon Price: $4.25 (as of 11/09/2009)
More Crock Pot Recipes
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Do you enjoy your crock pot?
stargazer00 wrote...
I don't use my crockpot as much as I should. Your recipe for Barbecue Beef sounds wonderful! Blessed!
Posted November 08, 2009
Ramkitten wrote...
I don't know what I'd do without my beloved crock pot. We'd starve, I tell you. Or, well, we'd be eating a lot more cold food, at least. Green beans are honestly not something I'd ever thought of cooking in the crock, but I'll have to try this.
Posted October 26, 2009
K_Bellamy wrote...
Sounds like I'm going to have to add some Cavender's to my spices and seasonings. And, try your crockpot green bean recipe! Sounds yummy.
Posted October 22, 2009
HorseAndPony wrote...
Great Lens. I am the Crockpot Queen. I just make my recipes as I go. My family always wants names for the meals so they can request them. I told them.... "They are the following: Slop in the Pot 1, Slop in the Pot 2, .....". They did not think that was funny. I only cook one fancy meal a year, on Christmas Eve.
Posted August 28, 2009
Susan52 wrote...
Oh, yes, I love my crockpot! Mine is a smaller version, perfect for two. I like to season up a small chicken and "roast" it in the crockpot. It rivals the rotisserie kind from the grocery store!
Posted August 14, 2009
CoolFoto wrote...
I enjoyed my crockpot when the children were young and I was cooking for 4 people. It is one of the easiest ways to cook.
Posted July 31, 2009
steveuk wrote...
I love crockpot food as well, it just cooks away slowly and tastes well just heaven :)
Posted July 07, 2009
Janiece wrote...
Yes, I very much enjoy using the crockpot! It's great for taking food to a potluck dinner, because you can plug your crockpot in there and keep the food warm until everyone's ready to eat! It's also great for days when we have to be out of the house all afternoon, or family members need to eat at different times!
5* and lensrolled to my Cinnamon Apple Baked Beanslens.
Posted July 06, 2009
kiwisoutback wrote...
BBQ crockpot = heaven. I'd never turn down a good crockpot meal, these all look great.
Posted June 30, 2009
GypsyOwl wrote...
Working from home, the crockpot and the breadmaker are my favorite kitchen helpers. I can focus on working and still have an amazing meal ready to serve up at the end of the day. Love this lens!! 5* and lensrolling to my save money every day lens
Posted June 29, 2009
CCGAL wrote...
When I was a single working mother, I don't know that we'd have survived without my trusty crock pot - I was soooooo tired when I got home and got the kids picked up from the sitter, there's no way we'd have eaten as healthy as we did with crock pot meals. Great invention, and your recipe for crock pot beans made me hungry. Good job!
Posted June 27, 2009
ottoblotto wrote...
I love my crockpot! Thank you for your many blessings this week. I am incredibly grateful.
Posted June 21, 2009
TheGreenerMe wrote...
I have a crockpot but I never use it. I need to, I'm always in a rush -- it'd be good to just let it sit and have the meal be done in a few hours. Thanks for the reminder Joan!
Posted June 18, 2009
aidenw wrote...
I love southern food and I have a crock pot that I hardly ever use, but after reading this lens (which I've bookmarked) I don't think I have any more excuse not to use it :)
Posted June 15, 2009
California_Dreamin wrote...
My mother is from Fort Worth, and is a great cook. One of my favorite of her dishes was her pot roast.
Posted June 12, 2009
KimGiancaterino wrote...
A crockpot is on my wish list. I don't have place to store one until our pantry is finished. Great lens, Joan!
Posted June 01, 2009
eccles1 wrote...
I love crockpot cooking it makes any cut of meat very tender
it also makes great pinto beans
Posted May 30, 2009
Tipi wrote...
Now this is a wonderful way to cook. Crock potting gets the favors so fine!
Posted May 26, 2009
TopStyleTravel wrote...
All hail the crockpot! Great recipes and ideas. I can taste the love. Thanks for the Cavender's spice tip.
Posted May 21, 2009
j_barnhart4 wrote...
I live in the south and use my crockpot once a week. Thanks for the recipes!
Posted May 20, 2009
Joan4 wrote...
in reply to Treasures-By-Brenda In the South, especially right after the depression, everybody cooked with fatback. I quit using it when I was on Weight Watchers the first time -- back in the 1970's! lol Nothing on earth tastes that good, but oh so fattening! Wikipedia says "Fatback is the layer of fat along the back of a pig, used as a cut of meat. It is often used to make lard. Fatback is a traditional part of southern U.S. cuisine and soul food, where it is used for cracklings or cracklins, and to flavor stewed vegetables such as greens and black-eyed peas. "
Posted May 19, 2009
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
Welcome to the Culinary Favorites From A to Z group. Don't forget to come back and add your lens to the link list so that it will appear on the group page!
But Joan, do tell, what the heck is Fatback?
Posted May 19, 2009
sukkran wrote...
i have never try these type of stuffs, but really going to try at once. thks for introducing some new recipies. 5* for the great work.
Posted May 19, 2009
Jimmie wrote...
I'm a HUGE fan of Cavender's, and I always buy a lot to bring back to China with me! I use it on potatoes, homemade salad dressings and dips, soups, grilled meats, almost anything!
Posted May 13, 2009
sandyspider wrote...
I haven't heard of Cavender's before. I'm not sure if I had even seen it in the stores. I will have to look for it. I love crockpot food. It is so easy cooking. Great lens.
Posted May 13, 2009
KellyCollins wrote...
I was gonna ask you what Cavendar's is but there you go putting it right on your lens. Can't wait to try it. Nice lens
Posted May 12, 2009
flipflopnana wrote...
I love my crockpot and am always looking for a new recipe. Wonderful lens - Thanks!
Posted May 12, 2009
debnet wrote...
I only recently got a crockpot and love it. the beans sound great but I never heard of Cavenders before... think I'm going to have to invest in some!!
Posted May 12, 2009
JaguarJulie wrote...
Ah, memories! Yes, that Rival crockpot -- I think for all of us newlyweds it came as a wedding gift -- I know my first one did. Probably from one of hubby's relatives. Not so long ago, I ventured into buying the large oval crockpot to tackle a turkey. Yep, southern style BBQ is perfect for a crockpot.
Posted May 12, 2009
ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
When I do cook, which is rarely, I like to throw some things into the crock pot and let it simmer. With a crock pot and a few ingredients, you can turn out a great meal without a lot of work.
It works for me.
Thanks for sharing.
Lizzy
Posted May 11, 2009
Spook wrote...
Never even knew they existed if you can believe that but that roast beef sure looks tasty.
Posted May 10, 2009
KarateKatGraphics wrote...
Pot roast and corned beef are crockpot faves for me--love how the house smells good all day. Need to expand my repertoire, so thanks for this lens! 5*****
Posted May 09, 2009
Wysiwigs wrote...
I absolutely LOVE my crockpot (so much I have two :o) I'm going to have to try that green bean recipe for sure ~ what a great idea! Very nice lens :o)
Posted May 09, 2009
BlissNow wrote...
Thanks for the great recipes, I love Crock Pot meals - BTW I'm really hungry now too, I think I'll go rustle up some lunch!
Posted May 09, 2009
GrowWear wrote...
Joan, another great lens. Delicious and fun. I have done the Boston butt like that with Kraft Honey BBQ. Practically melts in your mouth. :D
Posted May 09, 2009
annetteghallowell wrote...
I had 3 crock pots at one time..They all disappeared in my last move. ( I blame my husband!) This makes me want to go out and get another one! 5*
Posted May 08, 2009
lwhitelaw wrote...
I love my crockpot but I don't use it too often. I guess it's that whole plan ahead thing. On a typical day, my hubby will come home from work and ask what's for dinner and I say "I don't know". And, then I go an whip something up that's usually not as good as when I put some time and effort into it. But, I love how with a crockpot, you can throw everything in and have a delicious meal at the end of the day - I need to get in to the habit of using it that's all and thanks Joan for some great ideas on what to do with the darn thing. BTW - what's Cavender's?? I'm not sure that we can get that here in Canada but if you let me know what it is - I might be able to find a substitute here.
Posted May 08, 2009
alteredkat wrote...
I need this! I have a crock pot but rarely use it due to too little experience and not enough recipes...I do love the feature of "stick a lid on and forget about it!" 5* & thanks!...I think you just gave me a dinner idea!
Posted May 08, 2009
Joan4 wrote...
in reply to mukunda22 Cavender's is a mixture of Greek spices. Available from Amazon or at your grocery store. You can click on the Cavender's in this lens and read all about it! A friend recommended to me years ago, and I cook with it constantly! and oh it smells so good!
Posted May 08, 2009
Heather426 wrote...
I love my crockpot! In fact, I have 2 little ones too, for sauces,etc, so I won't burn down the house.
Great recipes here. I will try the barbeque one for sure...I cook southern too and can't wait to try that one.
Posted May 08, 2009
mukunda22 wrote...
Makes me hungry just reading these wonderful recipes!!
What is Cavenders??
Great lens--
Posted May 08, 2009
mshomeec wrote
Oh, my crockpot is an old one, but a new one is NOT on my list of wants. In fact, Joan, mine may well be a hand-me-down from you! I love it! Absolutely will not do a pot roast any other way! (Yes, searing in the black skillet..and sprinkling with garlic salt are my secrets as well as having a great butcher who cuts the perfect chuck roast!) Thanks for a fun lens! Betty
Posted May 08, 2009
OhMe wrote...
You know I am known for my Blackened Green Beans. No, they aren't blackened with seasoning. They are blackened from burning. I just have no patience and get busy doing something else. Therefore, I think I will cook them in the crockpot the next time. Won't my hubby be surprised! Great lens.
Posted May 08, 2009
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