Crockpot Clarification... HELP!?

Question

Ok, so to my knowledge, the crockpot is used for pot roast (large peice of meat?) and stews. Is that correct?

I'm new at the whole shopping thing, so where do I buy meat for pot roasting. Everytime I wander down the meat section, I never know what to get. Do I have to go to the guy to get it personally cut? (non pre-packaged?)

ANY help would be appreciated, thanks!!

Answer 1

trust me buy a chuck roast,baby red potatoes, celery, red and white pearl onions, baby carrots, all in the produce section except the meat. 1 package onion soup mix, 2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 cup red wine ( optional) , and salt + pepper enough water to cover . it's a winner. good luck.

Answer 2

It probably should be pre-packaged. Wait and buy a roast on sale; they can get spendy. Watch the sale papers that come in the mail or in your newspaper. Get a chuck, rump, or round.


Easy Crockpot Beef Roast

1 chuck or rump Beef Roast (sized for your crockpot)
1/2 Cup of Water
1 Packet of Ranch Dressing Mix
1 Packet of Italian Dressing Mix
1 Packet of Brown Gravy Mix

Put roast in crockpot, pour water around the base. Sprinkle all 3 dry seasoning packets over roast. Cover and cook for 6-7 hours on low. Remove roast to cutting board and let sit 15 minutes; slice thinly across the grain (electric knife works best).

Answer 3

Well: There is a lot to say for the large cut of Beef, Pork, Lamb in a slow cooker. There are a lot of recipes for the less than large cuts.A good cook book can put these things in perspective. For Beef I find Chuck the prime cut, For pork I find Boston Butt my preference, and lamb , bone in leg (American) , Not Australian.which to me is much more (Gamey) If you can get Custom Cut meat you are in the right store! I advise only shop at a meat store and get to know the (Right People) They, in my experience won't steer you wrong

Answer 4

bottom round roast
you can buy pre-cut stew beef

i've done boneless chicken breast
pork shoulder (if it fits)
turkey breast