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When you are out on the road during the fall and winter months, especially if you’ve spent an entire day hunting, you will want some comfort food – and that means hearty food – ready when you get back in. While some people leave a slow cooker on when they are not home, we don’t advise that, especially in an RV. These are dishes you can make before you leave, then store them in airtight containers in the fridge and freezer.
You can pick up airtight containers and other accessories at Pleasure Land RV, so be sure to stop by for everything you need before you start out on this venture.
Roasted Venison
- Oil or bacon fat
- Venison roast – up to 5 pounds
- 4 cups water
- 2 Beef bouillon cubes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Liquid smoke
- Tabasco sauce
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Carrots
Directions:
Melt the oil or bacon fat in the bottom of the crockpot on 350 degrees or medium heat. Brown the venison roast on all sides. Add the water, spices to taste and vegetables. Cover and let roast for about 4 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the roast. About halfway through, taste the juices to see if you need to add more spices. Remove from heat, and let the venison and vegetables cool. Pack in individual servings in airtight containers.
Hearty Beef Stew
- 3 slices of bacon
- Any type of beef roast – it can be a cheap cut as using the slow cooker makes it tender
- 6 cups water
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Onions
- Green beans
- Salt
- Pepper
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Worcestershire sauce
- Liquid smoke
- Louisiana hot sauce
- Tabasco sauce
- Cornstarch
Directions:
Cut the bacon strips into quarters. Fry them in the bottom of the slow cooker on 350 degrees Fahrenheit or medium heat until they are translucent. Brown the roast in the bacon fat (all sides). Add the spices to taste. Cover and let cook for 4 hours. Taste the juices to adjust spices if necessary. Add all vegetables. Cover and let cook for 2 hours. Taste for spice adjustment. Remove meat and vegetables from the crockpot. Turn the temperature up to high. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Add to the beef broth (you can do this on the stove in a different pot to do this faster). Stir constantly until broth thickens. It won’t be super thick like gravy, but it will be thicker than water. Add the meat and vegetables back to the slow cooker. Cook the mixture long enough to make sure everything is hot – usually about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool and pack in airtight storage containers.
Be sure to stop by Pleasure Land RV to pick up any accessories you may need or to have your RV serviced before you head out for the fall and winter camping/hunting season.
