Crock Pot Ribs with the Works
I actually saw this posted on Facebook the other day and thought I would try it out... I am not the world's best outdoor griller... I have to admit... but ribs in the summer (or any time really... ) are great. I like the idea of throwing everything in the crock, plugging it in, and 6 hours later chowing down on a good meal. Crock pots make for easy clean-up, too.
I placed ribs in the bottom of the crock. I had to cut them up a little to fit flat in the bottom. I then seasoned with Worchestershire, BBQ sauce, black pepper, cumin, chipotle mustard rub, and fresh onion.
I then placed foil over the meat. I rubbed light oil on the potatoes, wrapped in foil and placed on top along with the wrapped corn. Set the crock on high for 2 hours and then low for 4 hours.
Pretty yummy.
I will admit this does not taste like they have been grilled... but it made for an easy way to throw together a fabulous meal.
Have a happy summer !~!~!
Simple Summer Supper / Mexican Salad
Indoor Grilling
I like to cook... but sometimes in the summer I just get lazy. I confess, I am not the world's greatest outdoor griller. I seem to always get the meat cooked too tuff .... we eat it (we joke about throwing it over the back fence...) ... well, it's just not that grand.
The other day I had a craving for a big, healthy salad ~~! So, I dragged out the George Foreman that I bought at a thrift shop years back for $10. If you ever see a George Foreman at a garage sale or a thrift shop .... GRAB IT !!! They are nifty little things to have handy!
I
threw on some chicken breasts (still frozen) and seasoned them with
black pepper, Chips n Salsa seasoning, and cumin. I LOVE cumin. It gives meat a smoky flavor. U can drizzle the meat with a little olive oil or light oil (such as canola) while grilling as well.
I
then tossed up lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avacado, onion, and added banana peppers for "pop"...
A great, light dressing for summer salads (it's been my fav for years) is
1 tablespoon of canola oil and 1 teaspoon of celery salt. Drizzle over salad.
Mmmm. Light and tasty ~! Hope you are enjoying your summer !!!
