On Sun, 29 May 2005 20:13:22 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >, Monsur Fromage du
>Pollet > wrote:

>> If you're worried just season the bird accordingly and drop it in a
>> crockpot
>
>I'd eat birdcage grit first.

I've tried several recipes for chicken in crockpot (whole or pieces).
Never again. All you get is overcooked, mushy, tasteless chicken. Ugh.
Now I know: I only use the crockpot for stews and such, dishes which
are supposed to cook for a long time, like cassoulet, chile con carne,
beef Burgundy, etc.

Nathalie in Switzerland