Crockpot Lacquered Chicken
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 lb whole chicken
3 very large onions, peeled and chopped
5 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium orange, unpeeled, seeded, chopped
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup water
1 bouillon cube, crumbled
3 heaping Tbsp red currant, raspberry or red grape jelly
1/4 cup sweet sherry
In a medium skillet, over medium high heat, heat the oil and saute the chicken,
turning often, until well browned all over. Remove the chicken to a plate. Saute
the onion in the skillet until well browned. Turn into the crockpot. Place the
tomatoes, orange, sugar, salt and pepper in the pot and set the chicken on top.
Rinse the skillet with the water and scrape into the cooker. Add the bouillon
cube. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 7 hours.
Before serving, remove the chicken to a deep serving dish and keep warm. Turn
the pot contents into a skillet, set the heat to high and simmer until thick
enough to mound on a spoon. Stir in the jelly and the sherry and cook, stirring
until the sauce boils. Do not overcook, lest the sauce lose its shiny quality.
If you wish, add some sugar or sweet sherry to further brighten the taste. If
sauce is not shiny enough, bring back to a very brisk boil and quickly stir in
some jelly. Pour sauce over the chicken.
makes 4 to 6 servings