STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PANDOWDY

1 1/2 lbs rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 pint strawberries, quartered

1 cup sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp grated lemon zest

Lightly grease a crockpot or slow cooker.

In a large mixing bowl combine the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and zest. Pour the mixture into the prepared cooker.

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Topping:

3/4 cup baking mix (such as Bisquick)

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

Combine all the topping ingredients in a bowl until they form a crumbly dough. Evenly sprinkle the dough over the fruit mixture. Place lid on cooker and cook on low setting 6 to 8 hours or on high setting 3 to 4 hours.

Serve pandowdy warm topped with ice cream (if desired).

CLASSIC CROCKPOT BAKED BEANS

3 cans (16-oz each) baked beans, 2 cans drained

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 tsp dry mustard

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

6 bacon slices, fried crisp and crumbled

Combine all the ingredients together in a crockpot or slow cooker. Place lid on cooker and cook on low for approximately 8-9 hours or on high for about 4 hours.

Yield: 6 servings

PERFECTLY SPICED PULLED PORK

5 lbs boneless pork butt shoulder

1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

buns or rolls for serving

In a small bowl combine the paprika, both peppers, thyme, garlic, and salt; rub evenly over the pork.

Place the pork in a 6-quart slow cooker or crockpot; add the water. Place lid on cooker and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low setting or 4 to 5 hours on high setting until the meat is tender and cooked through.

Remove pork from cooker and place on a large cutting board or platter and let rest for about 15 minutes. Pull meat from bones, discard fat, and place on buns or rolls to serve.

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