Chinese Hacked Pork
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Marinate: overnight
Slow Cook: 4 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW
Cook: 1 minute
Pulled Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Makes: 16 sliders (8 servings)
Prep: 10 minutes
Slow Cook: 6 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW
White Bean and Ham Soup
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Soak: overnight
Slow Cook: 6 hours on HIGH
Beef and Hominy Stew
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Slow Cook: 6 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW
Indian-Spiced Turkey Breast
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Slow Cook: 4 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW
Creole Sausage and Shrimp
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Slow Cook: 6 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW, plus 7 minutes
For Healthy Slow Cooking
—Avoid browning ingredients in oil. You'll save calories and time.
—Hold back on adding half the spices until the last 30 minutes of cooking; reinforce seasoning by finishing with fresh herbs.
—When using leaner cuts of meat, such as boneless turkey or center-cut pork, reduce cooking times. Trim off excess fat from less lean cuts.
—Opt for reduced-sodium tomato products and broths whenever possible.
—Refrigerate soups and stews before serving. Skim off fat and gently reheat to serve.
Originally published in the April 1, 2012, issue of Family Circle magazine.
