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101 Things To Do With a Slow Cooker
At this time of year there is so much to do and even just driving around takes more time. How can you get back some of that time? Try cooking hearty meals while you are at work, out on the slopes or just ralaxing and reading a book. With your trusty slow cooker and the 101 Things To Do With a Slow Cooker cookbook you can spend the day cooking a terrific meal without spending the day in the kitchen.
This handy little book has over one hundred recipes for assemble and go crockery cooking along with some terrific Helpful Hints for crock pot cooking and to even help you create your own crock pot recipes from your oven favourites. With categories like Beverages, Dips and Fondues, Soups and Stews, Beef, Chicken, Pork and Desserts you will find a recipe for every need.
Try this recipe for Unbelievably Simple Brisket so you can enjoy a special meal without spending the day cooking it.
Unbelievably Simple Brisket
4 - 5 pounds fresh beef brisket
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, with liquid
Trim all excess fat from meat.
Combine soup mix with mushrooms and mushroom liquid.
Place meat in greased 4 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker, cutting to fit if necessary. Spread onion soup mixture over brisket, moistening well.
Cover and cook on low heat for 10 - 14 hours.
Remove meat and cut across the grain into thin slices. Serve with meat juices poured over top slices.
Makes 6 - 8 Servings
Serve with baked sweek potatoes sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.
