Slow Cooker Mushroom Farrotto W Gremolata Recipes

SLOW COOKED BRISKET WITH BROWN SUGAR, CARROTS AND GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the brisket: Tie the circumference of the brisket with butcher's twine. In a large Dutch oven or other wide heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, sprinkle both sides of the brisket with salt and pepper. Use metal tongs to add the meat to the pot. If the oil is hot enough, the meat won't stick. Cook, undisturbed, on its first side, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn on the other side and brown, 3 to 5 additional minutes. Remove the meat from the pot and place it on a baking sheet.
• Cook the vegetables: Lower the heat to medium. In the same pot add the shallots, garlic and carrots and sprinkle them with another pinch of salt. Brown for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar and vinegar and simmer over very low heat until the liquid reduces and starts to coat the carrots, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the vegetables and cooking liquid into a bowl.
• Cook the meat: Return the brisket to the pot and add the beef stock. Bring the stock to a gentle simmer. Cover, then place the pot in the center of the oven and cook for 1 hour. Remove the pot from the oven and add the vegetables and their liquid back in. Return the pot to the oven, uncovered, and cook until the meat is tender when pierced with a fork, an additional 1 to 2 hours. (If the meat looks dry or begins to get overly browned, cover the pot with the lid or a layer of aluminum foil for the remaining oven time.)
• Make the gremolata: In a small skillet, toast the coriander seeds in 1 teaspoon olive oil until lightly colored and fragrant. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the parsley, garlic, lemon zest and juice and a generous pinch of salt. Add the coriander seeds warm, straight from the skillet. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, then stir and set aside.
• Finish: Remove the pot from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, blend half the cooking liquid and half of the remaining vegetables in a blender until smooth, then pour back into the pot. Whisk in the mayonnaise and mustard. Taste for seasoning. Slice the meat against the grain. (It should be fork-tender without being dry.) Transfer the meat and the remaining vegetables to a serving platter Pour the sauce over the meat. Serve with the gremolata.

SLOW COOKER MUSHROOM FARROTTO W/ GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Bring a cup of the vegetable broth to a boil and soak the dried porcinis in the hot broth for about 10 minutes. Drain the porcinis and reserve the soaking liquid. Finely chop the soaked mushrooms.
• Combine the chopped porcinis, creminis, farro, leek, Parmesan rind, bay leaves, nutmeg, a generous pinch of salt, and a little bit of black pepper in a slow cooker. Pour in the porcini soaking liquid, being sure to not pour in any grit that may have settled to the bottom.
• Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or until the farro is cooked but still retains some bite. If you are around while it is cooking, test for seasoning about halfway through and adjust as necessary.
• At some point before serving, combine the gremolata ingredients and set aside.
• When ready to serve, discard the Parmesan rind and bay leaf. Add the butter and grated Parmesan. Serve the farrotto with the gremolata and additional Parmsan sprinkled on top.

SLOW-COOKER MARINATED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place mushrooms, onions and garlic in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; pour over mushrooms. Cook, covered, on low until mushrooms are tender, 6-8 hours., Freeze option: Freeze cooled mushrooms and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

SLOW COOKER MUSHROOM FARROTTO WITH GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Bring a cup of the vegetable broth to a boil and soak the dried porcinis in the hot broth for about 10 minutes. Drain the porcinis and reserve the soaking liquid. Finely chop the soaked mushrooms. Combine the chopped porcinis, creminis, farro, leek, Parmesan rind, bay leaves, nutmeg, a generous pinch of salt, and a little bit of black pepper in a slow cooker. Pour in the porcini soaking liquid, being sure to not pour in any grit that may have settled to the bottom. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or until the farro is cooked but still retains some bite. If you are around while it is cooking, test for seasoning about halfway through and adjust as necessary. At some point before serving, combine the gremolata ingredients and set aside. When ready to serve, discard the Parmesan rind and bay leaf. Add the butter and grated Parmesan. Serve the farrotto with the gremolata and additional Parmsan sprinkled on top. http://www.culinarycolleen.com/slow-cooker-mushroom-farrotto/