"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> On Mon 19 Jul 2010 04:48:55a, biig told us...
>
>>
>> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Sharon wrote:
>>>
>>>> I bought a small brisket that came with a dry rub. It's been
>>>> in the
>>>> fridge since last night and I'm wondering if cooking it in the
>>>> slow cooker (not crockpot) would work. It's toooo hot to have
>>>> the oven on and no bbq available today. Would you put any liquid
>>>> in? Would you make a rack out of veggies?I've googled but being
>>>> on dial up, it was an exercise in
>>>> frustration.......tia....Sharon in Canada
>>>
>>> I'd add a bottle of beer. Unless the brisket is extremely
>>> well-trimmed, I wouldn't bother with a rack of vegetables. Maybe
>>> zigzag mustard across the top.
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>>
>> I don't have beer, but maybe beef stock? It's pretty well
>> trimmed with a
>> bit of a fat cap. I've already put on the rub (last night) I've
>> never done a brisket and usually just pot roast my beef roasts.
>> Hubby doesn't like rare meat, so never oven roast beef. Would you
>> brown it first. My slow cooker has a metal non stick pan. Would
>> you put in root veggies toward the end? I have potatoes, carrots
>> and rutabaga...thanks...Sharon
>>
>>
>
> Sounds like a good plan, Sharon. Beef broth would be my choice. I
> wouldn't bother browning the meat. I would also add onion and
> perhaps a clove or two of garlic from the beginning. Then add your
> root vegetables toward the end. It should be very tasty. I don't
> think it matters if it's a slow-cooker or a crockpot. It's the low
> temperature that counts the most.
>
> It's been 110° F and above for the past two weeks here in Phoenix,
> and I have used my crockpot several times. When it's that hot out, I
> even take the crockpot outside to let it cook rather than introducing
> even that bit of heat to the house. Otherwise, I've been grilling
> meats and using a microwave steamer to cook fresh vegetables.

I can relate to that Wayne...we were in Drumheller Alberta in our camper
van a few years ago and had the air on full blast just to stay moderately
comfortable. I put my slow cooker out on the picnic table to make a stew.
If I was in the same situation again, we'd be heading for a
restaurant...lol....Sharon