Alicia Jaybird Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 This post is a spin-off of a request in the "Off Track/Staying on Track" category. Lack of preparation and stress are the two factors that make it easiest for me to go tumbling off track. I mentioned in that thread that making meals in the slow cooker and portioning them out to eat later in the week or freeze for a mental rainy day is my best response. On that note, I'd love for this post to be a round up of many Whole30ers favorite slow cooker recipes or tips. My one not-exactly-a-recipe slow cooker tip is to throw chopped carrots, celery, and onions in the bottom of a crockpot. Put a 3-4 lb beef roast in on top of the vegetables. Add salt, pepper, and whatever spices you desire. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Voila! The slow cooker makes everything so simple. Here are a couple easy to follow recipes that I've enjoyed: Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken from the Food Lovers' Primal Palate (so easy, moist, and deeelish) http://www.primal-palate.com/2012/01/crock-pot-lemon-pepper-chicken.html Top Sirloin Roast from Rubies and Radishes http://www.rubiesandradishes.com/my-blog/2011/04/grock-pot-top-sirloin-roast.html To make my Whole30 version of a TV dinner, I'd steam some kale or spinach and maybe make a roasted vegetable mash, then fill Pyrex or Tupperware containers with all three, refrigerate til chilled, then freeze. It is wonderful to be able to come home after a long day, thaw a container from the freezer, and go to town. It feels like cheating because there's no cooking involved at the moment I'm most stressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cysgr8 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I love this! thanks for creating this thread I recently made the pulled pork in a slow cooker, mentioned in another thread. The link to the recipe is here: http://everydaypaleo.com/2012/01/09/beyond-easy-pulled-pork/ I also put some onion/celery and layered chicken breasts on top with salt, pepper, parsley & basil (no liquid). I cooked this for around 4-6 hours and then pulled the chicken out and picked it apart to make a chicken salad with chopped red onion, celery, salt, pepper, home made mayo & tossed in some curry spice, walnuts and raisins just b/c i wanted to kick it up a notch but you can leave this out. I strained the left over chicken juice for a stock to be used with veggies later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaLee Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I love this! thanks for creating this thread I recently made the pulled pork in a slow cooker, mentioned in another thread. The link to the recipe is here: http://everydaypaleo...sy-pulled-pork/ I also put some onion/celery and layered chicken breasts on top with salt, pepper, parsley & basil (no liquid). I cooked this for around 4-6 hours and then pulled the chicken out and picked it apart to make a chicken salad with chopped red onion, celery, salt, pepper, home made mayo & tossed in some curry spice, walnuts and raisins just b/c i wanted to kick it up a notch but you can leave this out. I strained the left over chicken juice for a stock to be used with veggies later! I'm going to try this today, only without the onions - neither I nor my husband care for onions. If I leave the onions out, will I need something else for moisture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanniemae Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 My faaaaave crockpot recipe: Can of chopped tomatoes Can of coconut milk 1 chopped onion 1 chopped red pepper 1 lb chicken Curry, red pepper flakes, s&p Add chopped cauliflower in last hour Set on low for 5-6 hours So easy and sooooo delicious!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosieelli Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Great recipe. I made it for dinner tonight and the kids liked it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Reagan Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm making chicken soup in my crockpot right now. Could not be easier. 6 carrots sliced 1 bunch of celery,chopped 2 onions, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 lbs of chicken thighs (I've also used breast, but thighs have more flavor) 1 qt of chicken stock + a bit more, or water 1 can of coconut milk 1-2 T. poultry seasoning salt and pepper to taste Toss everything into your slow cooker, high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours. Take your chicken out at that point and shred into big chunks, throw it back in and enjoy now or later, or both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Excellent thread. I just ordered a slow cooker, and amazon says it has shipped! I plan to make that chicken soup immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Excellent thread. I just ordered a slow cooker, and amazon says it has shipped! I plan to make that chicken soup immediately. Oh yay Amy. Brisket for you. Someone probably already mentioned it but Nomnom's chicken with gravy really is delicious. After I strip the meat off, I put the bones right back in and make my weekly bone broth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Oh yay Amy. Brisket for you. Someone probably already mentioned it but Nomnom's chicken with gravy really is delicious. After I strip the meat off, I put the bones right back in and make my weekly bone broth. Drat, I want to make all of this RIGHT NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshacklett Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy from Nomnompaleo. I make this once a week now - it will change your life. I use herbs de provence instead of sunny paris seasoning, because I'm cheap and lazy. It is epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael2288 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 LOVE paleomg's Brazilian Curry Chicken also love Practical Paleo Balsamic Short Ribs... drool and a couple chili recipes of my own that I make regularly! Italian Crock Pot Chili and Colorful Crock Pot Chili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy from Nomnompaleo. I make this once a week now - it will change your life. I use herbs de provence instead of sunny paris seasoning, because I'm cheap and lazy. It is epic. My god that looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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