To fuck or to cook?

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Originally Posted by Fugee

This is why I wanted my new crock pot -- so I can prep the night before then put the stuff in the crock pot in the morning and go off to work knowing I'd have dinner ready when I come home.

Now, all you crock stars who've been using your crock pots once a week for years -- help me out with recommendations.

I learned on Friday that beef stroganoff is not ideal for the crock pot (even if you wait until shortly before serving to put the sour cream in) because the little pieces of meat cook so much they fall apart. It tasted OK but was like shredded beef with sour cream and mushrooms.

I have a giant turkey breast in the freezer I think I will thaw and fix in the crock pot -- any suggestions for yummy things to do with it?

Roast it instead?

Otherwise I have have tried slow-cooked turkey breast bbq-style with a dry rub including some or all of paprika, black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder and maybe a little sugar. For this I would suggest larding it at least a bit with some bacon or salt pork.

I haven't tried it, but I tend to think everything is good braised in a little red wine (perhaps with some stock if you need more liquid) with herbs.