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••••SLOW COOKER JERK CHICKEN••••
slow cooker Jerk Chicken recipe
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Author: AfricanBites
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Caribbean
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients
- I lime or lemon
- 6-7chicken thighs or 3 -3½ pound chicken cut up
- 2 teaspoons creole seasoning (replace with salt and pepper or chicken spice)
- 1 or more Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Habaneros)
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder
- ½ tablespoon allspice coarsely ground
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 medium scallions, chopped
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice or pineapple
- 1-tablespoon bouillon powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Trim chicken of excess fat and pat dry with a cloth or paper napkin. Rub with lemon, and 2 teaspoons creole spice or season with salt and pepper
- In a food processor or blender, combine the cinnamon, thyme, green onions, onion, habanero pepper, soy sauce, Maggi/bouillon, brown sugar, onion, nutmeg, allspice and pineapple juice or chunks. Pulse for about 30 seconds until blended
- Drench the chicken with ¾ of the jerk marinate, place in a zip lock bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Try not to touch the jerk blend with your hands because it extremely spicy hot- If possible use gloves or just place the chicken pieces and marinate in the slow cooker so that they are tucked tightly. Cover the slow cooker, turn it on to high, and let it cook for about 3- 4hours.
- After chicken is cooked carefully remove the chicken and place it on a broiler pan or a baking sheet covered with foil. Be careful because the chicken would be really tender. You might have to use a spatula or tongs. Add a little bit of the cooked marinate on the chicken. Adjust the rack in your oven so that the top of the chicken is 4-5 inches below the broiler. Broil on high for about 3 - 5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and deep brown. Don’t walk away from the chicken – this really acts quickly. Broilers can burn food.
- While the chicken is getting crisp simmer the the sauce from the chicken together with the remaining jerk marinade in a saucepan for about 5-7 minutes. or until reduced to desired consistency.Brush over chicken .
(Source: africanbites.com & photos also)
••••CROCK POT CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE••••
CROCK POT TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE
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Author: Arlene Mobley
Recipe type: Crock Pot Dessert
Cuisine: Chocolate
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 1 box Duncan Hines Decadent Triple Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 stick butter, melted
- ⅓ cup water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Turn crock pot on high to heat.
- Spray inside of a 4 quart crock pot with cooking spray.
- Pour can of cherry pie filling in.
- Sprinkle the large packet of cake mix over the cherry filling and even out the top.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top of the dry cake mix.
- Cover the top of the crock pot with a double layer of paper towels. Place the lid over the paper towels.
- Cook on low for one and a half hours.
- After the 1½ hours are up mix the small package of cake filling with ⅓ cup water.
- Dollop the filling on top of the cake mix.
- Replace the damp paper towels with new dry paper towels and turn the heat down to low for 30. Cook 30 minutes for the topping to melted.
- Turn the crock pot off and cool before serving.
- Add a scoop of ice cream or cool whip (optional).
- (Source: flouronmyface.com & photos also)
••••SLOW COOKER RANCH BEANS••••
These chuck wagon-style beans are simple enough to complement everything from barbecue to Mexican food, but they are equally delicious served on their own in a big bowl alongside a hunk of corn bread.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 1/4 pound salt pork OR bacon
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Directions
- Place beans in a colander, rinse well, and remove any stones.
- Pour beans into slow cooker and cover with water (about 6 cups). Add salt pork or bacon and garlic. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until tender. Periodically check that the beans remain covered with water, and add additional hot water, if necessary, or if you would like extra bean broth.
- When beans are almost done, taste broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir in chili powder. Allow flavors to blend for an hour or so before serving.
Tips, Tricks, & Variations
As tempting as it may be, don't salt your beans until they're almost done cooking. Adding salt too soon can make them tough.
(Source: fivehearthome.com & photos also)
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