55 kitchen slow Recipes

black beans go into the slow cooker with an army of flavorful ingredients. so why is the result so often a dull, muddied mess here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, build assertive flavor , start by sauteing chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapenos in a dutch oven; beginning the saute with bacon fat, rather than the usual oil, also helps amplify the meaty richness of the chili., test kitchen likes to saute spices to intensify their flavor. when the vegetables are tender, add 1/4 cup of chili powder, plus cumin and oregano, and let the spices bloom in the hot pan., while ham hocks traditionally add flavor and a few shreds of meat to the chili, we wanted enough meat to chew on. we opted for the salty richness a small smoked ham lent to the chili as it cooked; removing the ham at the end of cooking and chopping it provided plenty of meat., dried beans added to the slow cooker at the outset were still too hard by the time the chili was done. to speed up the cooking, we simmer the beans in the dutch oven for 15 minutes before transferring the contents to the slow cooker.

salmon fillets, salt, freshly ground black pepper, uncooked basmati rice, light coconut milk, water, salt, chopped green onions, bok choy, canola oil, bok choy, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 lb), minced peeled fresh ginger, sake (rice wine), salt, fresh lime juice, seasoned rice vinegar, chopped fresh cilantro, brown sugar, thai fish sauce, red curry paste (such as thai kitchen)

dried multi-bean mix or great northern beans, picked over and rinsed, pearl barley, garlic , smashed, carrots, roughly chopped, ribs celery, roughly chopped, onion, roughly chopped, bay leaf, kosher salt, dried italian herb blend, freshly ground black pepper, dried porcini mushrooms, crumbled if large, optional, whole tomatoes , with juice, cleaned baby spinach leaves (about 3 oz), freshly grated parmesan balsamic vinegar, for drizzling, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, special equipment : slow cooker

thick pork chops, acorn squash, butter, kitchen bouquet, orange juice, orange zest

boneless pork , loin-end rolled & tied or 3 lbs sirloin tip roast, rolled & tied, nutmeg, paprika, catsup, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, kitchen bouquet (optional)

slow-roasted pork shoulder , recipe follows, quick barbeque sauce , recipe follows, kosher salt, hamburger buns, lightly warmed, heaping tbsp black peppercorns, garlic, (about 2 heads) peeled, vegetable oil, bone-in pork shoulder , (about 7 lb), kosher salt , as needed, white distilled vinegar , as needed, quick barbeque sauce, vegetable oil , like soy, corn or peanut, spanish onion, chopped, garlic, minced, crushed red pepper, tomato paste, whole, peeled tomatoes (with puree), pureed in a blender, red wine vinegar, light brown sugar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

two 15-inch-long soft french or italian bread loaves, yellow mustard, sliced boiled ham, lengthwise slices dill pickle (from about 2 pickles), pulled slow-roasted pork , recipe follows, sliced swiss cheese, unsalted butter, slow-roasted pork shoulder, heaping tbsp black peppercorns, garlic, (about 2 heads) peeled, vegetable oil, bone-in pork shoulder , (about 7 lb), kosher salt , as needed, white distilled vinegar , as needed

all-purpose flour, beef round steak , cut into strips, vegetable oil, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, onion, chopped, chopped green bell pepper, or more to taste, garlic, minced, worcestershire sauce, browning sauce (such as kitchen bouquet), or to taste, salt and ground black pepper to taste

pineapples (about 2 1/2 lb or 8 cups fresh pineapple, sliced), brown sugar, fresh ginger (about 5 oz), thinly sliced, cinnamon sticks, coconut or vanilla ice cream for serving

fingerling potatoes, carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks, stalks celery, cut into 2-inch chunks, garlic , smashed, ginger, peeled and grated, all-purpose flour, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, bay leaves, bone-in pork shoulder or pork sirloin roast (2 to 2 1/2 lb), dried thyme, ground allspice, diced tomatoes

carrots, roughly chopped, stalks celery, roughly chopped, head green cabbage, sliced (about 3 cups), pancetta, diced, dried cannellini beans , picked over and rinsed, tomato paste, grated parmesan cheese , plus a 2-inch piece of the rind, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, thick slices crusty bread, chopped fresh parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, garlic, sliced

onion, peeled , root end left intact, and quartered, thick-sliced smoked or pepper bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces, sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, garlic head, halved, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, bay leaves, thick) smoked pork chops (about 10 oz each), kielbasa, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces, fuji or other baking apples, cored and cut into large chunks, red-skinned potatoes , scrubbed, dry white wine, gin, pumpernickel rye bread , mustards, horseradish, and cornichons, for serving

whole ancho chiles, whole pasilla chiles, garlic, unpeeled, chipotles in adobo sauce, white onion, roughly chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, cider vinegar, kosher salt, dried oregano, preferably mexican, low-sodium chicken broth, boneless pork shoulder (untrimmed), cut into chunks, freshly ground pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, corn tortillas, warmed , for serving, assorted taco toppings, for garnish

crushed tomatoes, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, minced, ground cumin, jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (with seeds), kosher salt, skirt steak or flank steak, bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced 1/2 inch thick, onion, thinly sliced, chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives , plus 1 tbsp brine from the jar, cooked white rice , for serving

flat-cut beef brisket , trimmed of excess fat, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, tomato paste, dry red wine, red wine vinegar, pickling spice , tied in cheesecloth with twine, low-sodium beef broth, carrots , quartered crosswise, stalks celery , quartered crosswise, leeks , halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick, gingersnap cookies, crumbled, chopped fresh parsley , to taste

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, sliced, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, dried chickpeas, rinsed, butternut squash, peeled and cut into large pieces, swiss chard, leaves and stems separated and roughly chopped, parmesan cheese rind , plus grated parmesan for topping (optional), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, crusty bread and/or lemon wedges, for serving

beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes, light brown sugar, kosher salt, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic , smashed, chopped green chiles, drained, ground cumin, chili powder, diced tomatoes with chiles, green hot sauce, sliced scallions , fresh cilantro and/or sour cream, for topping, tortilla chips , for serving (optional)

ground chicken, coarsely ground preferred, chili powder , plus 2 tsp, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, white beans, drained and rinsed, diced fire roasted tomatoes, sweet potato (about 10 oz), peeled and shredded, low-sodium chicken broth, instant tapioca (recommended : minute tapioca), chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with seeds, chopped, soy sauce, kosher salt, onion powder, granulated garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, lager-style beer , optional, toppings: sour cream , shredded cheddar or jack cheese, chopped scallions, and chopped pickled jalapenos