SLOW COOKER
Pulled Pork
2 1/2 -3lb pork shoulder
1 package Halladay's Pulled Pork seasoning
1 (12oz) can Dr. Pepper or Coca Cola
1 bottle barbecue sauce of choice
Coat the pork with seasoning. For best results, cover seasoned pork with plastic wrap and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. Place seasoned pork in crockpot and add the soda of choice. Cover and cook on low heat 8-10 hours. When done, the pork should shred easily. Remove the pork from the liquid and pull apart with forks. Discard the extra liquid and return the shredded pork to the crock pot. Add a bottle of BBQ sauce.
Serve as is or on the buns of your choice.
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
3 to 4 Tbsp. Halladay's Sweet & Spicy Jerk Chicken Seasoning
4 chicken leg quarters
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) box raisins
Place onions on the bottom of a slow cooker. In a skillet, cook chicken skin side down in olive oil until golden, about 4 minutes; flip and cook 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to slow cooker and top with tomatoes and raisins. Cook on low 5-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
Cannellini Peppercorn Soup
3 leeks, washed, dark green ends removed and chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 Tbsp. Halladay's Sage Peppercorn Rub
1 parmesan rind, plus finely shredded parmesan for serving
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 to 4 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans
1 (5 oz.) bag spinach
Combine first 5 ingredients in a slow cooker; add 8 cups of water. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high 4-5 hours. Add lemon juice, beans and spinach in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Salt and pepper to taste.
Rosemary Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
2 to 3 lbs. boneless pork tenderloin
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 Tbsp. Halladay's Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Seasoning
1 Tbsp. honey
Place pork in slow cooker. Whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over pork. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hour.
Beef Barbacoa
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 1/2 lbs. beef brisket, trimmed
2 to 3 Tbsp. Halladay's Farmhouse Chili Seasoning
Cilantro, chopped
Corn tortillas, optional
Combine tomatoes, jalapeno and lime juice in a slow cooker. Rub brisket with seasoning and place in slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Remove beef and shred. Return to crockpot and add cilantro. Serve with warmed tortillas.
Slow Cooker White Bean Turkey Chili
1 small onion, chopped
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey
1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 (15 oz.) can cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed
1 cup dark beer, optional
1 package Halladay's Farmhouse Chili Seasoning
In a skillet, saute onions until soft. Add turkey and brown; transfer to a slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Bacon Ranch Chicken
2 lbs. chicken breast
4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
1 packet Halladay's Harvest Ranch Seasoning
2 (10.75 oz.) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cup sour cream
In a skillet, brown outside of chicken; transfer to crock pot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Serve over pasta or rice.
Pot Roast
3 lbs. pot roast
1 package Halladay's Farmhouse Five Onion Seasoning
1 (28 oz.) can crushed or diced tomatoes
Frozen or fresh chopped vegetables of choice
Season meat with salt and pepper; coat with seasoning. Add meat and tomatoes to slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-9 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours. Add vegetables and heat through.
Pork Tacos
1 1/2 lbs. pork shoulder, halved
1 package Farmhouse Chili (mild) or Firehouse Chili (hot) or 2 Tbsp. Garlic Chipotle Seasoning
1 (28 oz.) can crushed or diced tomatoes
1 to 2 (14.5 oz.) cans desired beans
1 package hard or soft taco shells
Desired toppings such as shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream
Season meat with salt and pepper; coat with seasoning. Add meat and tomatoes to slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours. Add beans and heat through. Stuff tacos with slow cooker contents and desired toppings.
Balsamic Chuck Roast
1 package Halladay's Garlic Tomato Basil Seasoning
3 lbs. boneless beef chuck roast
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 cup red wine
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5 oz.) can beef broth
1 small bag baby carrots
2 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
Combine all ingredients except cornstarch in a large slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Mix cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water and add 15 minutes before cooking is complete.
Pasta Faggioli
10 cups water
1 package Halladay's Farmhouse Minestrone Soup, divided
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage, cooked and drained (or cooked, diced ham)
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 (15.5 oz.) can cannellini beans
1 medium zucchini
In a slow cooker, combine water, beans and spice mixture from package, tomatoes and sausage, reserving pasta for later. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. In a medium skillet, saute carrots and celery until soft, about 3-5 minutes; add to soup in the last 2 hours of cooking. Add pasta, cannellini beans and zucchini in the last hour of cooking. Salt and pepper to taste.
For a vegetarian version, remove sausage from recipe or substitute for vegan sausage.
Guinness Barley Lamb Stew
1 package Halladay's Farmhouse Barley Vegetable Stew
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. lamb stew meat (or beef chuck roast)
12-16 oz. Guinness (or stout of your choice)
1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
6 cups water
Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.