tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post7534552244844374870..comments2024-03-28T00:15:12.461-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: How to Make Vegetable Broth Using Your Slow CookerStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-28408337709801195922012-01-17T17:51:27.927-08:002012-01-17T17:51:27.927-08:00What a great idea. It has always bugged me to pay ...What a great idea. It has always bugged me to pay for veggie stock in the store. Now I can make it cheap and easy at home. Thanks for sharing this.Teresa's Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555502169807334886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-56487673597568867742011-05-04T06:44:33.010-07:002011-05-04T06:44:33.010-07:00I recently started doing this! I also save apple c...I recently started doing this! I also save apple cores to toss in with the veggies. <br /><br />After the broth is done I take the leftover mushy stuff and rrrrrrrr it (that's code for putting it in my vitamix) and add some mint and parsley plus any rice or oatmeal the kids didn't finish, wheatgrass parts that we can't eat bc of the gluten, any leftover egg yolks that didn't get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-35093457680103707042011-04-27T23:16:28.923-07:002011-04-27T23:16:28.923-07:00I have actually been saving veggie peels and disca...I have actually been saving veggie peels and discards since I saw this post and have lots to put into my 7qt pot to make broth. I made chicken stock after Easter from the roast chicken I made that Sunday (In the crock of course). I used it for Wednesday's chicken soup. It was the bomb. Thank you so much for your ideas! I've been learning so much about making food that's better forJennileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997329563663790310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-8746325110405766602011-04-26T13:12:50.467-07:002011-04-26T13:12:50.467-07:00So with freezing the peelings and ends, can you ke...So with freezing the peelings and ends, can you keep adding to the same bag until you get enough to make a good sized broth?? I love this idea..I love veggie broth but always way to much sodium..Thanks for this..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-62314878703682226892011-04-12T13:37:26.226-07:002011-04-12T13:37:26.226-07:00Never thought about freezing by veggies, I have pu...Never thought about freezing by veggies, I have put so much out to compost! I am wondering also if after the stock is made if the scraps can be used in compost.<br />I have made chicken stock on the stove but you can bet your bootie I will be calling on my crockpot much more often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-19183341577265831912011-04-10T17:50:08.231-07:002011-04-10T17:50:08.231-07:00First, I love that you have a GP named Turtle. :) ...First, I love that you have a GP named Turtle. :) Our rodents also prefer us to save the veggie leavings for them. <br /><br />Also, too bad about the potato skins, but I'm glad you warned us. I have more than a few of them waiting in my "broth bag" in the freezer. I also didn't know you could add garlic skin and onion skin, too cool!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543086831039313707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-73349248673756078522011-04-09T09:11:54.979-07:002011-04-09T09:11:54.979-07:00Love your lamaze reference and couldn't agree ...Love your lamaze reference and couldn't agree more! It's more useful after your kids are born than during the process. =) I keep a big jar in the fridge for scraps to make broth with as well. I've even used lemon peels in my broth. <br /><br />I laughed out loud at the churro comment as well. Good read!glutenfreeforgoodhttp://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-45610375432874952932011-04-08T13:02:15.862-07:002011-04-08T13:02:15.862-07:00Hi - do you think Asparagus stems would be ok for ...Hi - do you think Asparagus stems would be ok for veggie broth or would it overpower the broth?Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422516666141591300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-48856386427602501742011-04-08T09:26:55.667-07:002011-04-08T09:26:55.667-07:00Love the simplicity of this method - and now I nee...Love the simplicity of this method - and now I need to remember to save my scraps, especially now that my farm stand is opening - Spring!!! <br /><br />The 'churro factory' comment made me laugh so hard I scared the cat off my lap ;-)<br />If you don't have one perhaps you have a neighbor who does, but a steam cleaner - either a small hand-held like I have or a full sized floor model Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-63630540246309994472011-04-07T19:17:03.591-07:002011-04-07T19:17:03.591-07:00Use ammonia on your floor, it will cut through tha...Use ammonia on your floor, it will cut through that sugar quickly. I know this because I spilled a jar of bread and butter pickles (sugar galore in there!) and washed my floor 6 times before a coworker told me to use ammonia. It worked the first time over, and it didn't smell too bad, lemon! :)gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818970019076823384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-84550359175505725502011-04-06T19:50:10.391-07:002011-04-06T19:50:10.391-07:00can I use wilted lettuce that I buy with the best ...can I use wilted lettuce that I buy with the best intentions but never get around to eating? What about stems from parsley and cilantro? Are things with seeds ok? (Like pepper innards?) This is so timely since farmers markets are coming soon! What about pea/edamame pods?Erin Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433045134570090505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-58060958164388765822011-04-05T07:25:31.791-07:002011-04-05T07:25:31.791-07:00Hi Bananascanner! I *love* my gnomes. I've nev...Hi Bananascanner! I *love* my gnomes. I've never been much of a collector, but my gnomes seem to be multiplying... ;-)<br />I found that little guy at our neighborhood Walgreens in the seasonal stuff aisle--he was only $5. Online the best place I've found for gnomes is <a href="http://www.collectionsetc.com/gnome/search.aspx/_/No-0" rel="nofollow">Collections.</a><br /><br />I may have Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-54711070792457575522011-04-05T05:37:27.248-07:002011-04-05T05:37:27.248-07:00Thanks for posting this! I'm way too lazy to m...Thanks for posting this! I'm way too lazy to make my own stock, but this is a way for me to do it without doing any work! Homemade stock always makes food taste better. Also, your guinea pig is adorable.Scienterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341920425019339872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-77490431359540121902011-04-05T04:56:12.382-07:002011-04-05T04:56:12.382-07:00SO easy! i ONLY make beef stock, will definately ...SO easy! i ONLY make beef stock, will definately have to try this one!Susan Corteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07445428153989657009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-46416608117908795202011-04-04T22:25:15.274-07:002011-04-04T22:25:15.274-07:00Love the Gnome!!! Do you remember where you got hi...Love the Gnome!!! Do you remember where you got him?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030486006140453060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-69561468695458619572011-04-04T18:30:25.938-07:002011-04-04T18:30:25.938-07:00I have done this on the stovetop as well. I throw...I have done this on the stovetop as well. I throw in squash peels and mushy tomatoes as well.Mean Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16281850297458696291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-44916540031353983342011-04-04T17:46:39.860-07:002011-04-04T17:46:39.860-07:00I've been doing this and I LOVE it! Not only ...I've been doing this and I LOVE it! Not only does it stretch the dollar, but creates less waste. :D I also make my chicken, turkey, and beef broths in the slow cooker. Love, love, love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-74730026361241339292011-04-04T15:57:43.320-07:002011-04-04T15:57:43.320-07:00Thanks for the reminder, Steph! I am definitely gu...Thanks for the reminder, Steph! I am definitely guilty of not saving my vegetable parts ... and I feel so bad admitting that. :-( Now I must make veggie broth in my crockpot! Cute post as always, too. And a guinea pig named Turtle is just too adorable!<br /><br />xo,<br />Shirleygfe--gluten free easilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182613995248482102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32085372133119611782011-04-04T14:23:33.149-07:002011-04-04T14:23:33.149-07:00Do you think you could just compost the remains of...Do you think you could just compost the remains of the veggies that you used to make the broth after the broth is made? Just curious. It would be neat to be getting 3 uses out of our veggies! (whatever meal we're cooking, vegetable broth, then compost)Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702002060028171633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-73356735573836646682011-04-04T14:21:47.708-07:002011-04-04T14:21:47.708-07:00Your sweet little piggy makes me miss mine. :-)Your sweet little piggy makes me miss mine. :-)Paula @ Eat: Watch: Runhttp://www.eatwatchrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-42484834095353902282011-04-04T13:51:41.000-07:002011-04-04T13:51:41.000-07:00I have a freezer bag of veggies just waiting to be...I have a freezer bag of veggies just waiting to be made into broth. I often do this on the stove, but never thought about using my slow cooker. I bet I can even do this overnight, right? Thanks for the idea. Now I don't have to wait til I have time to put it on the stove!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563710174870313496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-31799459640864363322011-04-04T12:47:55.654-07:002011-04-04T12:47:55.654-07:00@MonkeMama It *is* totally easy!
@Amanda good luck...@MonkeMama It *is* totally easy!<br />@Amanda good luck!<br />@Anon yes, you are correct--roasting the veggies beforehand will create a much richer flavor. I am happier, though, with the way the crock broth tastes vs. simmering on a stovetop because of the long cooking time. The veggies really break down and provide excellent flavor.<br />@Susan thank you for the broccoli info!<br />@Alisa LOL. Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-37169735006192795902011-04-04T12:36:07.806-07:002011-04-04T12:36:07.806-07:00Question: (I have never made any kind of broth)
Yo...Question: (I have never made any kind of broth)<br />You mentioned freezing the veggies, can I freeze the peels and ends from during the week cooking, and then take it out later and use that for broth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-63737824574056858912011-04-04T12:29:51.643-07:002011-04-04T12:29:51.643-07:00Fantastic idea Stephanie!
Oh goodness, that does ...Fantastic idea Stephanie!<br /><br />Oh goodness, that does sound like a sticky disaster, but really, there are certainly worse smells than cinnamon and sugar!Alisa Fleminghttp://www.alisacooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-46445926048945010632011-04-04T12:00:19.892-07:002011-04-04T12:00:19.892-07:00I've heard that as well as potato peels you do...I've heard that as well as potato peels you don't want to use anything cruciferous, like broccoli stems. It overpowers the broth. I've made broth on the stove top but not in the crock pot - I'll have to try this.<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com