tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post9165690527758217027..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: CrockPot Ropa Vieja RecipeStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-69773760926816805372010-02-14T12:50:33.453-08:002010-02-14T12:50:33.453-08:00This was delicious-- it will become my new favorit...This was delicious-- it will become my new favorite company food! I love how 2 or 2 1/2 pounds of meat will easily serve 8-10 people. I've made ropa vieja in the past, but it was much more involved: first you had to slow cook the meat and then you sauteed the onion, peppers, etc. and added the shredded meat. The crock pot was WAY easier. I made a few adjustments based on the recipe I'Madison Home Cookernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32936613329597806122010-02-10T07:41:26.204-08:002010-02-10T07:41:26.204-08:00I think I must have gotten the proportions wrong -...I think I must have gotten the proportions wrong -- maybe too much vinegar? I tried this and while the beef tasted good, the vegetables were just too bitter/sour. Is that how it's supposed to taste? We added some salt after the fact, and that helped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-39691854157894638882009-10-01T07:43:15.223-07:002009-10-01T07:43:15.223-07:00Made this on Monday (the first of the cold weather...Made this on Monday (the first of the cold weather came through). It was AMAZING!! My roast was large about 4.25lbs, but it got tender and the meat stayed juicy. I used the leftovers (shredded) and made enchiladas last night - so good! THANKS!!Julia S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-72621923163279576512009-04-12T00:03:00.000-07:002009-04-12T00:03:00.000-07:00I tried this today as my firs tforay into crockpot...I tried this today as my firs tforay into crockpot cooking. We added a can of chopped tomatoes about halfway through the cooking, but otherwise followed the recipe. Served it over cuban rice. It was amazing! Thanks!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10763108720311279985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-23584570627267220392009-03-17T18:07:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:07:00.000-07:00Needed something for dinner that wasn't chicken ag...Needed something for dinner that wasn't chicken again and used stuff I had in the house. I halved this because I had a small amount of meat, skillet steaks (?) and since they were thin pieces this cooked quickly. So I shredded it and tasted it and it was just ok. But I let it cook on low for another hour and that's when it became delicious. I did add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to give a MGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423319408047699551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-44546506526514020982008-12-15T02:24:00.000-08:002008-12-15T02:24:00.000-08:00I made this today- no celery (didn't have any), an...I made this today- no celery (didn't have any), and I didn't grate anything, just chopped it fine. FREAKING DELICIOUS. Ten stars! Thanks for the recipe, it's going to be a keeper.Tauerethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411353775134604182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-58064112498100086692008-12-04T06:32:00.000-08:002008-12-04T06:32:00.000-08:00I made this myself for the potluck, and it was ext...I made this myself for the potluck, and it was extremely popular. In fact, it was gone before everyone had a chance to taste it ...<BR/><BR/>I let it cook overnight. My crock is 6 quarts, and the piece of meat I used was shy of 3 pounds (I think 2.7). The veggies stacked up almost to the top, but by morning they'd all broken down so that there were only 2 or 3 inches of food in the crock. moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837057143026752420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-75974616999769899082008-12-01T13:35:00.000-08:002008-12-01T13:35:00.000-08:00This would be a great late-summer or early-fall di...This would be a great late-summer or early-fall dish, when I have all kinds of odd veggies from the garden.<BR/>I got a new crockpot for my birthday, with a Little Dipper on the side. Yippee! Watch out, family, the old one still works!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-68186689411856045592008-11-30T19:59:00.000-08:002008-11-30T19:59:00.000-08:00oh! this looks mouth watering delicious!! I can't...oh! this looks mouth watering delicious!! I can't wait to try it.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094379319062209577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-7594295467322460582008-11-30T16:03:00.000-08:002008-11-30T16:03:00.000-08:00anon, yes, meat=beef.anon, my meat was half-frozen...anon, yes, meat=beef.<BR/>anon, my meat was half-frozen. I've used frozen solid meat successfully in the crock numerous times.<BR/>It will take longer to cook and become shreddy.<BR/>xox<BR/>stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-47262249378712994542008-11-30T13:49:00.000-08:002008-11-30T13:49:00.000-08:00Hi! You mentioned it was a good way to use frozen ...Hi! You mentioned it was a good way to use frozen meat. Did you put the meat into the crockpot still frozen? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-53157470733594972982008-11-29T20:08:00.000-08:002008-11-29T20:08:00.000-08:00By meat do you mean beef?By meat do you mean beef?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-65034810774642683742008-11-29T19:29:00.000-08:002008-11-29T19:29:00.000-08:00I've nominated you for an award. Check it out!www....I've nominated you for an award. Check it out!<BR/>www.theactingmom.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916640395904432316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-11739978668915131752008-11-29T19:20:00.000-08:002008-11-29T19:20:00.000-08:00I thought you may be interested in joining the DEC...I thought you may be interested in joining the DEC/JAN edition of the "NOW THAT'S WHAT'S COOKING" recipe exchange.<BR/><BR/>The theme: slowcooker or oven ready casseroles.<BR/><BR/>You can get all the details by clicking on the lunchbag image in the righthand sidebar of my blog.<BR/><BR/>Hope you can join us.ZONE F DG TEAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432247968996367014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-75975636089343227332008-11-29T17:29:00.000-08:002008-11-29T17:29:00.000-08:00Felicia, I have the 2/4/6 quart Hamilton Beach and...Felicia, I have the 2/4/6 quart Hamilton Beach and it also has a permanent vent hole in the lid. My Rival 6.5 qt oval doesn't have one, but I haven't noticed any real difference in the way they cook. I don't think it's a big deal. They both work great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-73124797956525737812008-11-29T13:42:00.001-08:002008-11-29T13:42:00.001-08:00I am afraid to see what happens come Jan 1 - I hav...I am afraid to see what happens come Jan 1 - I haven't been disappointed in a recipe yet even though I've only recently found your blog.<BR/><BR/>Today I purchased a new 3 qt Hamilton Beach crockpot. When I opened the box, I discovered the lid had a permanent vent hole - and no way to close the vent. I am going to return it to the store and probably get the new 2/4/6 qt pot also by HB. Any Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167586347692776786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-12449338589161932772008-11-29T13:42:00.000-08:002008-11-29T13:42:00.000-08:00Since you have that listed as Mexican food that ex...Since you have that listed as Mexican food that explains why the recipe doesn't sound like the ropa vieja that I grew up eating. Especially the apples which don't grow in Cuba as far as I know. I have a great recipe for Cuban Ropa Vieja on my cooking blog. http://theresacooks.blogspot.com/2008/01/old-clothes-and-new-years.html<BR/><BR/>I have cooked the meat in a crockpot before shredding it, Theresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-57744848415045409832008-11-29T12:53:00.000-08:002008-11-29T12:53:00.000-08:00very good!!! Panamenians and Cubans make this ver...very good!!! Panamenians and Cubans make this very soupy, and yes, it is called Ropa Vieja! yum! :)enithhernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133339857761883677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-34190086797527065072008-11-29T12:36:00.000-08:002008-11-29T12:36:00.000-08:00OOOOOH Ropa Vieja! I saw Guy Fieri on Diners Drive...OOOOOH Ropa Vieja! I saw Guy Fieri on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives help a guy make this in some out of the way mom-n-pop-op on his show...sounds really cool! My husband would just call it stew lol. <BR/>The name Ropa Vieja, which my hispanic friends tell me, implies leftovers.Feisty Irish Wenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689381839029507940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-80423865800072001392008-11-29T12:01:00.000-08:002008-11-29T12:01:00.000-08:00good question! I used a chuck roast.xoxstephgood question! I used a chuck roast.<BR/>xox<BR/>stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-16955306267466698182008-11-29T11:33:00.000-08:002008-11-29T11:33:00.000-08:00While the recipe has a long list of possible meats...While the recipe has a long list of possible meats to use, currious what you used when you made this batch. Different cuts of meat could produce different results/cooking times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-21464629702593770682008-11-29T10:33:00.000-08:002008-11-29T10:33:00.000-08:00Sounds different, but I have come to trust your ta...Sounds different, but I have come to trust your taste, so I'm going to try this! A 12 hour recipe is perfect because I can put it on in the morning and not worry about it while I'm at work for 8 hours. :) Thanks!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554903952818703614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-45461286943766079292008-11-29T09:57:00.000-08:002008-11-29T09:57:00.000-08:00ok! I'll fix it! The internet spells it both ways....ok! I'll fix it! The internet spells it both ways. ;-)<BR/>xox<BR/>stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-63231975897961010572008-11-29T09:49:00.000-08:002008-11-29T09:49:00.000-08:00Technically, it's ropa vieja (not viejo). ;)Technically, it's ropa vieja (not viejo). ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-35673078583203045612008-11-29T09:20:00.000-08:002008-11-29T09:20:00.000-08:00I've been looking for a crockpot recipe for a pot ...I've been looking for a crockpot recipe for a pot luck at work next week -- this looks perfect. Thanks for the timely posting =)moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837057143026752420noreply@blogger.com