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In alphabetical order, suggestions made by members. This list should not be considered proof that the idea works at your altitude nor that your kids will like it.
Re: crock pots, sous vide - AYLOR regarding the various hatmana issues and how to avoid them.

Bakhsh in a rice warmer - HT AsherO
BBQ brisket in a crock pot - HT aygart https://betweencarpools.com/no-oven-on-crock-pot-bbq-brisket-is-the-perfect-hot-main-dish/
Brisket in a crock pot - HT AsherO
Chicken and rice - HT Yehuda57 https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134496.msg2749451#msg2749451
Chicken in crockpot - HT ckmk47 https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134496.msg2749687#msg2749687
Corned beef wrapped in foil on cholent - HT aygart https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134496.msg2749483#msg2749483
Lamb stew, HT aygart's mother: https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134496.msg2750162#msg2750162
Minute steaks and potatoes - HT Thrifty https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134496.msg2749447#msg2749447
Mushroom barley "soup" - HT lcm
Pastrami, whole in crockpot - HT Dan, tip here: https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134496.msg2750158#msg2750158
Roast / brisket in sous vide - HT lubaby
Stew in a regular pot - HT Moshe Green https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134496.msg2749545#msg2749545
Yapchik - HT chbochur, +1 Abebee


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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #40 on: September 28, 2023, 11:45:34 AM »
I stopped putting the pastrami bags in the cholent because I find the pastrami flavor seeps into the cholent, which I don’t particularly appreciate.

#PareveCholent = no issues. Delicious!
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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #41 on: September 28, 2023, 11:54:15 AM »
#PareveCholent = no issues. Delicious!
That's Alternative Chulent, not chulent alternatives ;)

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #42 on: September 28, 2023, 11:57:30 AM »
I'm not much of a chluent guy, and usually get away shabbos day with some cold cuts, kugel and maybe genechtike chicken, but with this year first day yom tov is Shabbos, I don't feel comfortable with that, and looking for something tasty (meaty) that can stay hot without  drying up.
Any ideas?
(chicken left in the hot plate, although I love it, it's not so presentable)
We had a similar issue on Rosh Hashana. While we are very much Chulent people, we wanted to do something special for Yom Tov so we made the following:
Lots of Sautéed onions on the bottom of the pot (normal pot, we use an Israeli plata but i assume this can be done in a crockpot as well)
After that, Lots of meat (we used brisket but it came out dryish), potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots.
A can of crushed tomatoes and a bit of tomato paste.
Paprika, black pepper, honey, brown sugar, and salt.
Boiled it up and then set to low afterwards til shabbos and then transfered it to the plata.
Came out like a stew but not Cholent.

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #43 on: September 28, 2023, 11:59:05 AM »
#PareveCholent = no issues. Delicious!
Check yer Yichus man!

What's next? Soy Kleplach?

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #44 on: September 28, 2023, 12:00:30 PM »

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #45 on: September 28, 2023, 12:25:32 PM »
#PareveCholent = no issues. Delicious!
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #46 on: September 28, 2023, 04:21:13 PM »

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #47 on: September 28, 2023, 04:51:58 PM »
Workflowy. You won't know what you're missing until you try it.

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #48 on: September 28, 2023, 04:59:08 PM »
I would rephrase the first question to "How can you shoot and kill these precious creatures for fun??"

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #49 on: September 28, 2023, 06:06:56 PM »
Mushroom barley "soup"

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #50 on: September 28, 2023, 06:26:21 PM »


Do they approve if there are eggs in the recipe?
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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #51 on: September 28, 2023, 08:05:26 PM »
chicken in a crockpot.
onions, garlic, potatoes, sweet potatoes, any other strong flavored veggies.
chicken quarters
strong spice.  I use smoked paprika
no water or oil


Comes out soft (bones you can bite into) and delicious.
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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #52 on: September 28, 2023, 08:07:49 PM »
I would rephrase the first question to "How can you shoot and kill these precious creatures for fun??"
My neighbor brings home a deer every year during hunting season.  Then he works in his garage where he has metal counters and large sink. Then he eats venison.
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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #53 on: October 02, 2023, 09:56:56 PM »
So how did all of the cholents/non-cholents turn out?  We need to plan for second days.

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #54 on: October 02, 2023, 10:57:12 PM »
Whole Pastrami in a crock pot is easy and delicious.
For those that are having a hard time understanding - the classic way to do this is to put the whole pastrami in the bag in a 9x13 full of water in the oven at 225 before shabbos. Great for lunch and slices beautifully.

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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #55 on: October 02, 2023, 11:05:57 PM »
So how did all of the cholents/non-cholents turn out?  We need to plan for second days.
On a side note, has anyone here tried keeping burnt ends overnight for shabbos morning?

This worked out very well by putting it into a double 9x13 on the blech (partway). Was definitely not the classic burnt ends but was delicious and everyone enjoyed. I made my own recipe using bbq sauce, bourbon, and maple syrup with some spices.
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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #56 on: October 02, 2023, 11:07:17 PM »
My mother used to sometimes make a lamb stew by cutting up potato, carrots, celery and onion, place lamb neck stew on top and pour over a small tomato sauce can.
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Re: Chulent Alternatives
« Reply #57 on: October 03, 2023, 05:31:17 AM »
So how did all of the cholents/non-cholents turn out?  We need to plan for second day/s.
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