Slow Cooker Maple Bacon Beer Baked Beans

A hearty and flavorful baked beans recipe with a twist of maple syrup, bacon, and beer, slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect for gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried navy beans
• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup dark beer
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Dried navy beans should be rinsed and soaked overnight

Cook the chopped bacon until crispy in a skillet

Eliminate extra fat

Soak beans, cook bacon, chopped onion, maple syrup, dark beer, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper should all be combined in a slow cooker

Mix thoroughly to blend

Cook beans for 6 to 8 hours on low heat, or until they are soft

If needed, adjust the seasoning before serving

Slow-Cooker Chicken 'Osso Buco'

Slow-Cooker Chicken 'Osso Buco' is a flavorful twist on the classic Osso Buco dish, traditionally made with veal shanks. In this recipe, succulent chicken drumsticks and thighs are slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and a savory tomato-based sauce, resulting in tender, juicy chicken infused with rich flavors.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken drumsticks
• 4 chicken thighs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 can 14
• 5 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Add salt and pepper to the chicken drumsticks and thighs, and then lightly coat them with flour

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat

It will take about 34 minutes per side to brown the chicken pieces all over

Add the chicken that has been browned to the slow cooker

Put the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery in the same pan

It will take about 5 minutes of sauting until the vegetables are soft

Add chicken broth and white wine to the pan and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom

To the pan, add tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and diced tomatoes

Warm it up and stir it well

Then let it simmer for 5 minutes

Pour the tomato and vegetable mix over the chicken in the slow cooker

Leave the lid on and set the heat to low

Cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is soft and fully cooked

Take out the bay leaves and thyme sprigs when it's done

Add chopped parsley on top of the hot chicken Osso Buco to serve

Slow Cooker Apple BBQ Ribs

Indulge in the savory-sweet goodness of Slow Cooker Apple BBQ Ribs. These tender baby back ribs are slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful apple-infused barbecue sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients:

• 2 racks of baby back ribs
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions:

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and season them with salt and black pepper

In a bowl, mix together applesauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cinnamon, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using

Place the ribs in the slow cooker and pour the apple BBQ sauce over them, making sure they are well-coated

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the ribs are tender and cooked through

Optional: Before serving, you can transfer the ribs to a preheated oven and broil for a few minutes for a caramelized finish

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired

Enjoy these Slow Cooker Apple BBQ Ribstender, flavorful, and infused with the deliciousness of apple and barbecue!