Currently Digging: beef teriyaki lettuce wrap
Not the usual "STEWISH" crockpot recipe. Actually, i have been using the 'crockpot' or slow cooker to cook in bulk. Before we use to boil our meat, so that it is semi-cooked for weeknights meal...Now what i have been doing is using the crockpot instead of boiling meats... i used it with chicken, beef, pork and fish!!! IT IS REALLY VERY HANDY!
PORK LOIN:
*1 pkg of whole pork loin (size that will fit in the crockpot)
*salt
*pepper
*garlic powder
*any kinds of dry herbs and dry spices
+++rub all ingredients to the porkloin. let it rest for a few minutes.
+++place it in a crockpot
+++plug it, set on 'SLOW' and cook for 8-12 hours depending on pork loin size.
+++let it rest
+++slice and serve OR
+++put in ref! can be reheated in oven, toaster oven or convection oven. microwave will do the trick too! hehe
-+-+-+ OPTION: about 5hours meat can be turned over...
Sometimes i drain the juices coz it is fatty....
OR after the 12hours, drain the meat, place the drippings and juices in a freezer proof container, let it freeze until the fat rises on top (about 1-2hours). remove the fat and use the drippings for gravy!
GRAVY:
in a saucepan, heat some butter. Once melted, add garlic give it a minute to cook. Then add flour. Let it cook and brown a little. add the drippings and juices from the crockpot! mix until slightly thick! AWESOME!
healthier option: use Can't believe it's not butter (or olive oil) instead of butter.
use pork or chicken broth instead of fatty drippings.
SERVE WITH:
+roasted mushrooms and asparagus or any veggies in season!
+mix together cooked wild rice + brown rice + jasmine rice!
SAUCeeeeee!