After a very long hiatus, I'm back. I did one in the crock pot on Saturday and have one going now, so thought I'd post them. Enjoy!
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken
3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 t. cajun seasoning (I used Penzy's)
1 can diced tomatoes
hot cooked white rice
In a skillet, cook the bacon until it's crisp and then add pepper, onion and celery, cook 2 minutes. Put bacon and veggies in crockpot. Sprinkle chicken with 1 t. of the seasoning and cook in your skillet for 4 minutes. Place chicken into crockpot. Top with tomatoes and seasoning. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours. Serve over rice.
Braised Maple-Bourbon Pork with Beans
2 lb. boneless pork loin, chopped into 4 pieces
2 turkey kielbasas, chopped into 4 sections each
3 onions, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 T minced garlie
3 T. tomato paste
2 t. chopped thyme (I used dried)
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. bourbon
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 lb. cannellini beans (if using dried, soak them over night or follow "quick prep" on bag)
1/4 c. maple syrup
3 c. chicken broth
optional: 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp
Season pork with salt & pepper and sear in oil in a skillet until brown. Put in crockpot. Brown kielbasa in same pan and add to pot. Add onion and celery and cook for a few minutes, then add the tomato paste and stir through. Add thyme, bay leaf and bourbon and cook for a minute. Then take off heat and add tomatoes and broth. Stir in maple syrup. Add beans and sauce to crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours. Can top with crumbled bacon (or breadcrumbs as the recipe suggests but I see no reason for this)
Enjoy!
