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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lmf0MgL41kA\/YKPIULz_4DI\/AAAAAAADO8o\/qV21idXqn9QTjPgYtE2KrkDCw8YY3RmPwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s3704\/cover%2Bchicken.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3488\" data-original-width=\"3704\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lmf0MgL41kA\/YKPIULz_4DI\/AAAAAAADO8o\/qV21idXqn9QTjPgYtE2KrkDCw8YY3RmPwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h602\/cover%2Bchicken.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIts been a long six months since I made the decision to leave the UK and journey back to Canada, but here I am finally in my own little home. This past Sunday I was able to have my family (sister, brother in law and father) over for supper as a thank you for all they have done for me over these past months.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThere were moments over these months when I never thought I would see the light at the end of the tunnel. It seemed to be so far away, but here I am!\u0026nbsp; My patience having been well and truly exercised!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vAAL33BM5AI\/YKPLiiDgoXI\/AAAAAAADO-M\/9e0pCVkH9EcbcGMqcdfcYC4I_mAo2WLWQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4481\/IMG_9514%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3854\" data-original-width=\"4481\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vAAL33BM5AI\/YKPLiiDgoXI\/AAAAAAADO-M\/9e0pCVkH9EcbcGMqcdfcYC4I_mAo2WLWQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h550\/IMG_9514%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI am a person who has always loved having people over for meals. I cannot count how many young Missionary Elders and Sisters I have fed through the years. Countless.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThey always loved coming to us for a meal and I always loved feeding them. The special spirit they bring into your home is such a gift!\u0026nbsp; Of course right now at the moment, they are not eating in people's homes or visiting people, due to Covid.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PEtXg6BV21Q\/YKPMJ3KPiKI\/AAAAAAADO-o\/H8TY4Rm3wJwbRrZGETQx2vayyo8fCiZBQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s5184\/IMG_9515.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PEtXg6BV21Q\/YKPMJ3KPiKI\/AAAAAAADO-o\/H8TY4Rm3wJwbRrZGETQx2vayyo8fCiZBQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_9515.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd of course, not many of us are entertaining anyone in our homes for exactly the same reason.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI am allowed to have my family bubble in my home however, and I was so pleased to be able to return at least a portion of the kindnesses they have shown me over the past months with a delicious home-cooked meal.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMy father does have very simple tastes however, so I had to be careful to choose something simple and not really outrageous for him.\u0026nbsp; I wanted him to enjoy the meal, along with everyone else.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ku2dT3QR8-s\/YKPLuowii9I\/AAAAAAADO-Q\/NtIcm5HnfyIxai-hI3feWiDoXNrX8MHHACLcBGAsYHQ\/s5184\/IMG_9512.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ku2dT3QR8-s\/YKPLuowii9I\/AAAAAAADO-Q\/NtIcm5HnfyIxai-hI3feWiDoXNrX8MHHACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_9512.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI decided to cook this traditional apricot chicken recipe for them. Its actually a very simple recipe, using only four basic ingredients, not counting salt and pepper.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAll you need for this is chicken pieces, apricot jam, fresh lemon juice and ground nutmeg.\u0026nbsp; Simple.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1y8RbtiK5hM\/YKPLw4KkxSI\/AAAAAAADO-U\/QqFiczCqgd43MaPu1WrchWiGJoYgRwKjwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s5184\/IMG_9513.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1y8RbtiK5hM\/YKPLw4KkxSI\/AAAAAAADO-U\/QqFiczCqgd43MaPu1WrchWiGJoYgRwKjwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_9513.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou don't need to fry anything. You just lay the chicken out in a baking dish, season it, and then pour the remaining ingredients over top and bake.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIts one of those meals that basically cooks itself, leaving you hands free to get on with the rest of the dinner. I love recipes like that!\u0026nbsp; And when they are delicious also, well . . . you can't beat them!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-odcMH5Brjjg\/YKPL9_2DYqI\/AAAAAAADO-g\/YXm8h8qk6iYIzRAocNFQae-IdszKzejEgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4288\/IMG_9515%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"4288\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-odcMH5Brjjg\/YKPL9_2DYqI\/AAAAAAADO-g\/YXm8h8qk6iYIzRAocNFQae-IdszKzejEgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h580\/IMG_9515%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can use whichever cut of chicken you like for this.\u0026nbsp; I like to use chicken thighs myself.\u0026nbsp; Bone in and skin on.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can also use breasts, boneless skinless chicken, chicken leg quarters, drumsticks, etc.\u0026nbsp; I tend to not use the breasts myself because breast meat dries out very easily.\u0026nbsp; I think dark meat works much better in this recipe.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sONUNA32Jsk\/YKPK-FPjtwI\/AAAAAAADO98\/hZyJtaNCYTsMOWXFrw4Z12VA-9tALrC8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4030\/IMG_9511%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3043\" data-original-width=\"4030\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sONUNA32Jsk\/YKPK-FPjtwI\/AAAAAAADO98\/hZyJtaNCYTsMOWXFrw4Z12VA-9tALrC8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h484\/IMG_9511%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou put the chicken pieces in a baking dish, making sure you leave plenty of room around them for the air in the oven to flow.\u0026nbsp; You will need to season it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EJust salt and pepper.\u0026nbsp; I like to be generous with both.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dfk9LlMVId4\/YKPK7A2u_xI\/AAAAAAADO90\/eA9Zc0TrmggVumzfoDSIeX8qEmJP5BYXwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s3992\/IMG_9509%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3460\" data-original-width=\"3992\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dfk9LlMVId4\/YKPK7A2u_xI\/AAAAAAADO90\/eA9Zc0TrmggVumzfoDSIeX8qEmJP5BYXwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h554\/IMG_9509%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe jam, lemon juice and nutmeg are whisked together and poured over the chicken.\u0026nbsp; You might think its a lot of nutmeg, but trust me it works.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt seems like a lot of lemon juice also, but don't worry.\u0026nbsp; The three things together mingle with the juices from the chicken to make a lush sauce that is \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ereally\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E finger licking, lip smackingly good!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FEbxN3nRABE\/YKPK9KLK6dI\/AAAAAAADO94\/ceOBaDVQpOUlN0X9aWe-vXc4A7LPzZ50QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s5184\/IMG_9508.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FEbxN3nRABE\/YKPK9KLK6dI\/AAAAAAADO94\/ceOBaDVQpOUlN0X9aWe-vXc4A7LPzZ50QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_9508.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI have seen similar recipes where they add a pack of onion soup mix.\u0026nbsp; I prefer it without the onion soup. I think the flavor is fresher and cleaner, and works much better with chicken.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThere is beef bullion powder\/flavoring in onion soup mix. I don't think that goes very with chicken at all.\u0026nbsp; Just my humble opinion.\u0026nbsp; And its too salty by far.\u0026nbsp; Again, my opinion.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IU4B2eATuww\/YKPKkazQEJI\/AAAAAAADO9o\/YJDhz_MkvpMcc_VA8CdRor3ktu0hydcBgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s4746\/IMG_9506%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3202\" data-original-width=\"4746\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IU4B2eATuww\/YKPKkazQEJI\/AAAAAAADO9o\/YJDhz_MkvpMcc_VA8CdRor3ktu0hydcBgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h432\/IMG_9506%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe lemon juice has a lovely fresh flavor that works very well. I always use fresh lemon juice \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003Enot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E juice made from concentrate.\u0026nbsp; Again, a personal preference.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThere is no need to brown the chicken first. It turns a beautiful golden brown color on its own as you can see, with a lovely sweet\/tart and sticky skin.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QeNDt2IqHK0\/YKPKKGeazgI\/AAAAAAADO9Y\/xhqNIkjChHQugPAzGLG25E5sIO8Rg7Q-ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s3089\/IMG_9505%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2692\" data-original-width=\"3089\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QeNDt2IqHK0\/YKPKKGeazgI\/AAAAAAADO9Y\/xhqNIkjChHQugPAzGLG25E5sIO8Rg7Q-ACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h558\/IMG_9505%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe original recipe did not call for this next step, but it is one I have always done.\u0026nbsp; When you are cooking chicken thighs\u0026nbsp; or leg quarters\/drumsticks for that matter, they can release a lot of fat.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI don't want that fat in my sauce, so for the last fifteen minutes of cook time I drain off the sauce and return the chicken to the oven.\u0026nbsp; This enables the chicken to brown properly and get all sticky.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYChfcGIzMY\/YKPKfG20AVI\/AAAAAAADO9k\/JND3BntSb5UMG-o9XDeyRmT0HvFCLK0yQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s5184\/IMG_9504.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYChfcGIzMY\/YKPKfG20AVI\/AAAAAAADO9k\/JND3BntSb5UMG-o9XDeyRmT0HvFCLK0yQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_9504.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt also affords me the opportunity to skim off all the excess fat and discard it.\u0026nbsp; Leaving me only with that lush sauce, a delightful combination of apricot, lemon, nutmeg, and chicken juices.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI then reheat the juices in a saucepan on top of the hob while the chicken is finishing off in the oven.\u0026nbsp; I simply bring it to a boil (watch it) and then reduce it for a few minutes at a quick simmer.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yGEAi3k13eE\/YKPJ04SA0dI\/AAAAAAADO9I\/a7VfzSnXUq0wc_lVMuImMv_-5hpGvz0kQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s3952\/IMG_9502%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"3952\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yGEAi3k13eE\/YKPJ04SA0dI\/AAAAAAADO9I\/a7VfzSnXUq0wc_lVMuImMv_-5hpGvz0kQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h630\/IMG_9502%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis gives you a nice, sticky and slightly thick sauce to spoon over the finished chicken.\u0026nbsp; People love it.\u0026nbsp; I usually put it in a sauce boat and pass it at the table.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis delicious chicken recipe always garners me great reviews.\u0026nbsp; People can't believe how very simple it is to make!\u0026nbsp; They always go home with the recipe!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-xaP1pxAJY\/YKPJsKSGPWI\/AAAAAAADO9E\/ioiv6YGQt_MewWq6edR3sZqjPhbK0b5DgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s5184\/IMG_9500.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-xaP1pxAJY\/YKPJsKSGPWI\/AAAAAAADO9E\/ioiv6YGQt_MewWq6edR3sZqjPhbK0b5DgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_9500.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENo surprise there, as it is totally delicious.\u0026nbsp; Sweet and sour, with a mild under-tone of nutmeg.\u0026nbsp; People can't quite figure out what that extra special something that flavor is.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThey are always surprised when I tell them its nutmeg.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qgjf4Q0VEeM\/YKPJUGRUwVI\/AAAAAAADO88\/CnUN99P8O0ItTHqEBKj_XWa9xcYyuI-JQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s5184\/IMG_9499.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qgjf4Q0VEeM\/YKPJUGRUwVI\/AAAAAAADO88\/CnUN99P8O0ItTHqEBKj_XWa9xcYyuI-JQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_9499.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI served it with simple accompaniments.\u0026nbsp; Just some steamed rice and a cooked vegetable.\u0026nbsp; This time it was peas and carrots.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI always add a bit of mint to the water I cook my peas and carrots in.\u0026nbsp; It really adds a nice taste. Other than that, we had a simple salad. Nothing fancy.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-A8PQVX-przQ\/YKPJRw4e5HI\/AAAAAAADO84\/1mDDFng9zgYkXsDXsfvpLbildR2oAwCWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s5184\/IMG_9498.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apricot Chicken\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-A8PQVX-przQ\/YKPJRw4e5HI\/AAAAAAADO84\/1mDDFng9zgYkXsDXsfvpLbildR2oAwCWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_9498.JPG\" title=\"Apricot Chicken\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEveryone was happy and enjoyed their meal.\u0026nbsp; It was a nice family meal, not stressful in the least.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI had a few chicken thighs leftover and I enjoyed them the next day.I skinned them and chopped up the meat and added it to some of the leftover carrots, some chopped potato, onions and herbs to make myself a chicken hash for my tea.\u0026nbsp; Nothing wasted.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI really hope that you will try this simple easy recipe. You could also cook it in the slow cooker if you wanted to, but the chicken won't glaze up as nicely or turn golden brown. Also the sauce will be a lot thinner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPersonally I think the oven is the only way to go.\u0026nbsp; Enjoy!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lmf0MgL41kA\/YKPIULz_4DI\/AAAAAAADO8o\/qV21idXqn9QTjPgYtE2KrkDCw8YY3RmPwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h602\/cover%2Bchicken.JPG\",\"name\":\"Apricot Chicken\",\"prepTime\":\"PT5M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT45M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT50M\",\"description\":\"This delicious chicken bakes very easily in the oven, leaving you hands free to do other things. 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Tender and flavour-filled beef which cooks all day to perfection, what more could a person ask for!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GBUpziDgmhk\/YBGGHJekaKI\/AAAAAAADJK0\/LKFoZFIBi9U3ZRVX4S8GUuARe9RFCGB8wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7339.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1797\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GBUpziDgmhk\/YBGGHJekaKI\/AAAAAAADJK0\/LKFoZFIBi9U3ZRVX4S8GUuARe9RFCGB8wCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h562\/IMG_7339.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EJust\u0026nbsp; look at how moist and tender that beef is. So tender you can shred it with a fork.\u0026nbsp; Nobody needs to know how easy it was to make.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThat can be you and your crockpots tasty little secret! I promise not to tell if you won't!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CZ_CbSjWUwQ\/YBGGHFv4VcI\/AAAAAAADJK4\/OfQtxZBnYwMif7gn6k2JaupjhtLBaFQNgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7340.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1787\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CZ_CbSjWUwQ\/YBGGHFv4VcI\/AAAAAAADJK4\/OfQtxZBnYwMif7gn6k2JaupjhtLBaFQNgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h558\/IMG_7340.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETo be honest, I love crock pot meals.\u0026nbsp; Especially for things like beef and pork. Sometimes chicken depending on the cut.\u0026nbsp; I don't know what I would do without it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIts an appliance I like to use any time of the year.\u0026nbsp; It especially comes in handy on days when I know I am going to be extra busy or out and about, or even at church.\u0026nbsp; There is nothing like knowing that you can be doing whatever and dinner is safely and easily cooking at home, ready for your return.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jcHDyTGSxVU\/YBGGHgDZ8QI\/AAAAAAADJLA\/9kGvbLIB1vMs3rThg657m4u4YM4tzWWRACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7341.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1948\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jcHDyTGSxVU\/YBGGHgDZ8QI\/AAAAAAADJLA\/9kGvbLIB1vMs3rThg657m4u4YM4tzWWRACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h608\/IMG_7341.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThere is nothing like walking back into the house at the end of the day and smelling something delicious cooking. That can really set everyone's tastebuds to tingling, especially when the smells are Tex Mex in origin!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI really love Tex Mex food and flavours. Burritos, Enchiladas, Tostadas, TACOS!\u0026nbsp; Count me in! Especially when they are as tasty and delicious as these ones are!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_zqeY5A-wvg\/YBGGH54O1WI\/AAAAAAADJLE\/APndbrFqQFkbgCfBDM-ZFOUuiyRQkjgRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7342.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1656\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_zqeY5A-wvg\/YBGGH54O1WI\/AAAAAAADJLE\/APndbrFqQFkbgCfBDM-ZFOUuiyRQkjgRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h518\/IMG_7342.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;I don't think there is anything tastier than beef that has been slow cooked in a crock pot all day.\u0026nbsp; Tender and juicy, fall apart scrumptious! You just can't beat it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis beef is cooked to fall-apart-perfection.\u0026nbsp; And the flavours are spot on.\u0026nbsp; Onions and garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander and paprika . . . some salt and pepper as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nsg4dNnWwgQ\/YBGGHyp8EAI\/AAAAAAADJLI\/xpEDlX0NmSEf6UkMCS9IM5QlT16nExkOQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7343.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1769\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nsg4dNnWwgQ\/YBGGHyp8EAI\/AAAAAAADJLI\/xpEDlX0NmSEf6UkMCS9IM5QlT16nExkOQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h552\/IMG_7343.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou could also add green chilies if you like them really hot, but I find the addition of some Chipotle Chili Paste adds enough heat for me.\u0026nbsp; I am not overly fond of foods that bite me back, so I like to err on the side of caution.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA bit of lime juice adds a juicy tang and then of course you will want a good quality beef broth.\u0026nbsp; We use the Swanson brand which comes in the carton. Its not overly salty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nLp8H078HzQ\/YBGGIZFoBfI\/AAAAAAADJLM\/pvBuvGiGukQOaWZFfhwaSpqK7c4JCRoXQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7344.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1729\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nLp8H078HzQ\/YBGGIZFoBfI\/AAAAAAADJLM\/pvBuvGiGukQOaWZFfhwaSpqK7c4JCRoXQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h540\/IMG_7344.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI like to use Beef Brisket if I can. It always comes out super tender and its texture readily soaks up all of those crazy Tex Mex flavours.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can pre-sear it if you want to, but I'll be honest here.\u0026nbsp; This recipe is all about ease and I never bother searing it. I just throw it in to the crock pot and let it cook to perfection.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7B6e4_AqYt4\/YBGGIcpYtMI\/AAAAAAADJLQ\/bnqljXe92OUeqQHK-M1dci7jB3sdBOpGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7345.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1913\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7B6e4_AqYt4\/YBGGIcpYtMI\/AAAAAAADJLQ\/bnqljXe92OUeqQHK-M1dci7jB3sdBOpGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h598\/IMG_7345.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou don't even need to cube the beef before cooking, although you certainly can if you want to.\u0026nbsp; The only pre-prep I do is to trim off as much fat as I can.\u0026nbsp; Very easily done with a sharp knife, and if you are really smart you can look for a piece of meat that is very lean to begin with.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can\u0026nbsp; use a chuck roast for this, as well as a bottom round if you wish.\u0026nbsp; All will work well, but I like to use the brisket cut most of all. In my opinion, it really is the best.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f4mNZ-Mo0tM\/YBGGIUrPJsI\/AAAAAAADJLU\/JYUTYa8lOwE6AXQAxfXavoxsJjOw3yaKACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7346.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1658\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f4mNZ-Mo0tM\/YBGGIUrPJsI\/AAAAAAADJLU\/JYUTYa8lOwE6AXQAxfXavoxsJjOw3yaKACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h518\/IMG_7346.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI prefer to use a soft wheat flour tortilla for these.\u0026nbsp; Some people like corn. You can also use hard taco shells. I like the soft myself.\u0026nbsp; It is a personal preference.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI sometimes make my own tortillas. If you have never tried making your own, you should sometime. There are quite a few very good recipes out there to make your own. I have been making my own for years, from scratch. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7N6oP5aBiBA\/YBGGJHjDrpI\/AAAAAAADJLY\/K06BG-rehBMDIrGNLRyolP2BhcnPz6RBwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7347.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1218\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7N6oP5aBiBA\/YBGGJHjDrpI\/AAAAAAADJLY\/K06BG-rehBMDIrGNLRyolP2BhcnPz6RBwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h380\/IMG_7347.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can \u003Cb\u003Efind the recipe I use here\u003C\/b\u003E. Its a recipe I clipped from a Sunset Magazine many, many years ago.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt easy and makes a good 12 to 14 soft flour tortillas. You can use them for anything from Quesadilla to Tacos to Enchiladas.\u0026nbsp; They are a great all rounder!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-loD60DFax88\/YBGGJS_iegI\/AAAAAAADJLc\/NK2R9e6pggAkEy1jb7AFqBdB6SoVVyGpACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7348.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1978\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-loD60DFax88\/YBGGJS_iegI\/AAAAAAADJLc\/NK2R9e6pggAkEy1jb7AFqBdB6SoVVyGpACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h618\/IMG_7348.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can toast your tortillas in a hot skillet of course, or you can do what I like to do.\u0026nbsp; That is to toast them over an open flame, which is very easy to do if you have a gas cooktop.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EJust hold the tortillas, working with one at a time and using a pair of flame-proof\u0026nbsp; tongs, over the gas flame of a burner until it toasts to your perfection. You need to flip them over once the first side is toasted.\u0026nbsp; Works beautifully and I love the look and the taste of the charred edges.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BNqkUbwmww4\/YBGGKGaswYI\/AAAAAAADJLg\/fwLQhaluO0kNGtVyljuGByzPjdfsQGgaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7349.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1323\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BNqkUbwmww4\/YBGGKGaswYI\/AAAAAAADJLg\/fwLQhaluO0kNGtVyljuGByzPjdfsQGgaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h414\/IMG_7349.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe most difficult part of these is going to be deciding what you are going to top them with!\u0026nbsp; What are your favourite taco toppings?\u0026nbsp; I have mine1\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI love a good salsa for one thing, as well as some tasty guacamole. Guacamole, mmmmm.\u0026nbsp; I adore rich and creamy avocado.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UNx_fK7VW4k\/YBGGKrGI_KI\/AAAAAAADJLk\/1ErYJNQDfdUzH4FnEBVrMZz9Ea6LiOLagCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7352.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1740\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UNx_fK7VW4k\/YBGGKrGI_KI\/AAAAAAADJLk\/1ErYJNQDfdUzH4FnEBVrMZz9Ea6LiOLagCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h544\/IMG_7352.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI also love shredded lettuce. Iceberg is good, but I also love romaine. Romaine\/Cos has a bit more nutrition than the iceberg and a much deeper green colour, but to be honest, I have even eaten rocket\/arugula on tacos and enjoyed them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou just want something cool and crisp to go with that juicy meat. I also love to add some chopped red onion and sliced black olives.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YkANZETKYQY\/YBGGLBFtvoI\/AAAAAAADJLo\/wMCYS1SVKgsudchbfeIJSxFtaR_BtS4igCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_7353.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1623\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YkANZETKYQY\/YBGGLBFtvoI\/AAAAAAADJLo\/wMCYS1SVKgsudchbfeIJSxFtaR_BtS4igCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h508\/IMG_7353.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA dollop of rich sour cream and some shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese and I am in taco heaven!\u0026nbsp; It just doesn't get much better than this!!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBring on the napkins! A taco just isn't as delicious if it doesn't make a mess when you are eating it!\u0026nbsp; That's my story anyways, and I'm sticking to it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-phWdcKEzCGw\/YBGGHYR4_MI\/AAAAAAADJK8\/e1gjhrbElqMHBgayI3zDRfc9Z-wA_9-BgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/Cover%2BTacos.JPG\",\"name\":\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\",\"description\":\"Using the slow cooker to cook some beautiful tender meat ready to use in tacos or even burritos makes perfect sense. 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Pour over and around the meat.\",\"Cover tightly and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.\",\"When the meat is falling apart, remove from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.\",\"Ladle some of the hot juices over top and serve warm, with warmed tortillas and your favourite taco toppings.\",\"Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. Use within 3 to 4 days.\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"302\" data-ccmcardnum=\"4\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-phWdcKEzCGw\/YBGGHYR4_MI\/AAAAAAADJK8\/e1gjhrbElqMHBgayI3zDRfc9Z-wA_9-BgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/Cover%2BTacos.JPG\" title=\"Slow Cooker Beef Tacos\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"ccm-printbutton\" href=\"undefined\u0026amp;cardnum=4\" id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\"\u003ESlow Cooker Beef Tacos\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E3 - 4\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003EUsing the slow cooker to cook some beautiful tender meat ready to use in tacos or even burritos makes perfect sense. No fuss, no muss, perfect every time.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFor the meat:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 pounds Beef Brisket in one piece\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 TBS mild chili powder\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp ground cumin\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp dried oregano\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp coriander leaf\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp smoked paprika\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 cup (240ml) good quality beef stock\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 TBS tomato paste (concentratedtomato puree)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp Chipotle in adobe paste\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 juice of one lime\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 small white onion, peeled and diced\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esalt and black pepper to taste\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EYou will also need:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ewarmed small soft tortillas to serve\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eyour favourite taco toppings (cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, sliced black olives, lettuce, spring onions, etc.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlace the chopped onion in the bottom of the slow cooker along with the garlic cloves. Place the meat on top of these.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhisk together the stock, tomato puree, all of the herbs and seasonings and lime juice. Pour over and around the meat.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECover tightly and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen the meat is falling apart, remove from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELadle some of the hot juices over top and serve warm, with warmed tortillas and your favourite taco toppings.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECover and refrigerate any leftovers. 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when you are busy doing other things, or are feeling too lazy to really cook.  Its nice to have something like this up your sleeve that you can just pop into the slow cooker and you just know your family is going to enjoy it.  In my family Tex Mex was always King!  They loved it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\nThis content (written and photography) is the sole property of The \nEnglish Kitchen. Any reposting or misuse is not permitted. If you are \nreading this elsewhere, please know that it is stolen content and you \nmay report it to me at: mariealicejoan at aol dot com Thanks so much for\n visiting. 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