Croc Pot Ham

Where did I get this recipe: allrecipes.com 

Last Christmas I wanted to make ham, but didn't want to use my oven because I had rolls and other foods I was needing to cook.  I looked on line, and found the above recipe for ham.  Looking at the comments, I quickly realized this was a sure hit.

When I told my wife about this recipe I had found, she was a little nervous.  She loves her ham, and didn't want me to ruin it, especially on Christmas.  I told her about all the reviews, and she was sold.

I made this recipe, and wasn't disappointed.  This seriously, was the best tasting, most moist ham I had ever tasted.

We have used this recipe many times since Christmas, and will continue to use it.

Enjoy!

Croc Pot Ham
Serves a TON

1 (8 pound) Cured, Bone-In Picnic Ham
3 Cups Packed Brown Sugar

NOTE: You can use any sized Ham for this recipe, just make sure it will fit in your Croc Pot. I've gone ahead and added an extra cup of Brown Sugar, because when I made it the first time, it looked like it needed more.

1. Pour 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar in the Croc Pot.
2. Place Ham, flat-side down in the Croc Pot

NOTE: You may need to trim your ham to fit in the Croc Pot. Whatever you cut off, place around the sides of the Croc Pot.

3. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar over the top of your Ham.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours

Ingredients in Pictures:

If you don't own a Red Croc Pot, you are missing out!

Remember to make sure to buy a Ham that will fit in your Croc Pot

3 Cups of pure magic! :)

This recipe along with the Croc Pot Funeral Potatoes recipe I posted yesterday make a wonderful meal for the entire family to enjoy.  You will have a TON of leftovers!

Let me know how it turns out!

Regards,

Anderson Diner
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Croc Pot Funeral Potatoes

Where did I get this Recipe: Mom, Dave and Aunt Liz (with my own twist as usual)

If you haven't noticed by now, I love using my Croc Pot.  Having easy recipes to use is a must with my busy schedule.  Using my Croc Pot has made cooking easier and more enjoyable.  There are so many fantastic, delicious recipes for the Croc Pot.

Living in Arizona, you are always looking for ways to cool your house down.  Using the oven in the summer is not a smart idea.  Having and using a Croc Pot is key.

This recipe is one of my favorites.  For years I have been cooking it in the oven, until I learned you could just as easily cook it in the Croc Pot.  To be honest, it tastes better in the Croc Pot.  I don't know what it is, but the flavor is better.

A very weird name for a very delicious meal!

Croc Pot Funeral Potatoes
Serves 8-10 people

2 lbs Frozen Hash Browns
2 Cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Pint Sour Cream
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Cube Melted Butter
Salt & Pepper
Season All
Garlic

Optional:

3/4 Cup Chopped Green Onion

1. Mix 2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup, 1 Pint Sour Cream and 1 Cube Melted Butter in a mixing bowl.
2. Add Salt & Pepper and Season All for flavoring. Feel free to add additional seasonings.
3. Mix well

4. Add 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese and 1 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese to mixture.
5. Mix well

6. Start adding the 2 lbs Bag of Hash Browns slowly to make mixing easier.
7. Mix well until all Hash Browns have been added or your desired consistency has been achieved. 

Optional: You can add the 3/4 Cup Green Onion at this point if you want to.

8. Spray Croc Pot with Pam Spray generously.
9. Add mixture into Croc Pot.

10. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 3 hours.

Ingredients in Pictures:

Can't have a Croc Pot recipe without the Croc Pot!

Be sure to coat the Croc Pot generously with Pam
You will thank me later when it is time to clean up

Ore-ida is the brand I prefer - seems to cook better than  other brands

Using 2 Cups of Sharp Cheese is key to making this recipe
I use Tillamook brand, and nothing else

You can choose to add 1 Cup of Mild Cheddar Cheese
 I do because I like my potatoes to be extra cheesy!

Sour Cream just makes the world a better place

You can also add Cream of Celery or Cream of Mushroom if you're feeling creative

Season All is my seasoning of choice
you can add whatever seasoning your heart desires

Chopped Green Onions add a lot of flavor to this recipe - this is optional

This recipe will become an instant favorite in your homes.  I know it is not the most healthy, but I can promise you it is one of the most delicious.

Stay tuned for my recipe for Croc Pot Ham - an amazing food to have with your Croc Pot Funeral Potatoes.

Regards,

Anderson Diner

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Croc-Pot Pot Roast

Where did I get this recipe: My Mother (with my own little twist)

One of the best memories of my childhood was coming home from church on a Sunday afternoon, and smelling the pot roast cooking on the stove.  The entire house would smell so delicious.  As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned how to make my Mother’s Pot Roast with my own little twist.  With each passing year I have tried to make my Pot Roast the best it can possibly be.  

My brothers have their own take on this recipe, but I think mine is the best! (Those sounds you hear are my brothers arguing with that last sentence!) Actually, my brother Dave makes a mean Pot Roast.  I can only hopes to one day have mine taste like his.

Maybe if we are lucky, my brothers will share their Pot Roast recipes on this blog…

This recipe is SUPER easy.  If you have a Croc-Pot, this is a perfect Sunday afternoon meal for you!

Croc-Pot Pot Roast

Serves 8-10 People

1 2-3 lb. Chuck Roast

1 Yellow Onion

2 Packets Lipton Onion Soup Mix

4 Beef Bouillon Cubes

1 bag Miniature Carrots

Water

Season All

1. Place 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes in the bottom of the Croc-Pot.

2. Add 1 Packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix.

3. Add 2 Cups hot water and mix.  Don’t worry if the Beef Bouillon Cubes don’t dissolve, just try and mix everything together the best you can.

4. Slice Yellow Onion in to long pieces and place in the Croc-Pot

5. Add half bag of Baby Carrots and mix.

6. Place Chuck Roast in Croc-Pot and season top.  I like to sprinkle Season All and pepper over the top.

7. Add enough water to cover the entire Chuck Roast.

8. Add remaining Packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix over the top of Chuck Roast -  Add a little bit of water over the top to make sure entire packet is dissolved over Roast.

9. Add remaining half bag of Baby Carrots over top of Roast

10. Cover Croc-Pot and cook on low for 8 hours.

Ingredients in Pictures:

What would one of my recipes be without my trusted Red Croc-Pot?

I was taught the more fat you can see, the more tender your meat will be when cooked

The Yellow Onion really adds a delicious flavor to the Roast

The Beefy Onion flavor is the only one I will buy -  makes the Roast unbelievable!
Remember to add BOTH packets for this recipe!

Remember to add 4 of these magic cubes

Baby Carrots - So sad they are separated from their parents

The magic spice!  Makes everything better - trust me!

Water.....It doesn't have to be bottled water, it  was the only picture I could find

The smell in your house will be AMAZING!  In my book, there is nothing better than having your house smell like good home-cooked food.

Your family will love this recipe, I promise!

Regards,

Anderson Diner

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