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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Crockpot Oyster Stew

Crockpot Oyster Stew

Oyster stew is a traditional Christmas Eve recipe.  This version is easily made in your crockpot, so you can wrap gifts, decorated the Christmas tree, or just sit and relax.

Ingredients:

8 cups whole milk
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed and drained
1/2 cup butter
2 pints fresh oysters OR 2 (8 oz.) cans whole oysters, drained, reserving liquid
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation:

In 4 quart crockpot combine milk, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and thawed potatoes and cook, covered, on high for 1-1/2 hours.

Toward end of this cooking time, in large heavy saucepan, melt butter and add oysters with liquid.

Simmer on low until edges of oysters curl, about 4-5 minutes.

Add salt and Worcestershire sauce to the oysters and stir well.

Add oyster mixture to crockpot, cover, and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with chives and serve.

6 servings

Source : Your about.com guide for busy cooks

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