I LOVE these!
I'm sure they are wonderful for the grill...
But they are so perfect for a crockpot meal.
There are so many different flavor options and they are on sale so often!
Switch up the meats and veggies you put in and the possibilities are endless.
I've done smoky applewood with shredded pork, Brown Sugar Bourbon with little steaks, Island wood fire grill with pork chops, Baja Citrus with chicken... seriously there are so many ways to use these handy things.
This time I'm going to show you what I did with the Zesty herb packet (my favorite one), russet potatoes, and green beans.
No matter which packet I use, I do the same thing, just with different veggies and meats to keep it interesting ;)
Ingredients:
1) 1 packet of McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning
2) Your choice of meat (this time I did 5 frozen chicken tenders)
3) Veggies of your choice (I did the frozen green beans from costco and added potatoes as a starch because I LOVE potatoes in the crockpot!)
4) Water
5) Vegetable, canola, or olive oil
Directions:
1) Place your meat in first, then layer whatever veggies or starch you want on top.
2) Mix together seasoning packet, about 1/4 cup oil, then fill the rest to the 1 cup line with water
(make sure to mix it good, I also add a shake or two of salt and pepper)
3) Pour mixture evenly over the top of everything in crockpot
5) Cook on low for at least 4 hours. I like letting it go a little longer so the flavors really soak into everything. I stir it a few times periodically while it's cooking so nothing burns on the sides and it all has it's turn to soak in the seasoning. Yum!
And that's all! Serve it up and enjoy!
All my love,
Aleigh Joy
Thank you for providing these crock pot alternatives. Will definitely put to use.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I have a few of these marinades in my cupboard. Great ideas!!
ReplyDeleteWith some of these marinades the packet calls for using cider vinegar or red wine vinegar as well.. shall I still prepare it as the packet says or just do how you say? Just wondering because I think the vinegar gives it good flavor but I don’t want to mess this up for dinner tonight.
ReplyDeleteI have the same question about whether you prepare the marinade as directed on the packet if it calls for vinegar. I use these all the time for grilling but it’s starting to get cold and it would be nice to throw them in the crockpot!
ReplyDeleteSame question about the vinegar please!
ReplyDeleteAbout the Vinegar: when I was a kid in the 70’s l used the McCormick mesquite chicken marinade. I remember that it called for vinegar to mix. I was tempted to use more vinegar in the Mesquite pack I’m using today. It only called for oil & water only. I normally wash the chicken/meat with vinegar anyway beforehand Because I am using the crockpot I just used it all. For 5 chicken breasts. I did sprinkle some vinegar. (As I write this I realize it maybe too salty?)
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