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Crock Pot Root Vegetables with Balsamic

Here's how you make Crock Pot Root Vegetables with Balsamic
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 10-15m
  • Cook: 4-5h
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut in to 1 1/2" pieces
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut in to 1 1/2" pieces
  • 3/4 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut in to 1 1/2" pieces
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in to 1 1/2" pieces
  • 2 large red onions, rough chopped
  • 4 bacon slices, diced (hickory smoked or maple bacon)
  • SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup minced parsley
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Vegetables ... Peel and cut the sweet potato and rutabaga in 1 1/2" cubes; then, cut the the carrots and parsnips in 1 1/2" pieces on an angle. Also,rough chop the red onion. Lightly spray the crock pot with a non-stick spray. Then, add the rutabaga, carrots, parsnips, and onions to the crock pot and mix to combine. Top with the sweet potatoes, but do not mix them in - they take the least amount of time to cook. Top with the sprigs of thyme.

  • Step 2: Note: As I mentioned, I did make this with butternut squash a couple of times; and that comes out very well. I followed the exact recipe, just switched the squash for the sweet potatoes.

  • Step 3: Sauce ... Add the oil, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper to a small bowl or cup, and mix well. Pour over the vegetables, but do NOT stir.

  • Step 4: Cook ... Cover and cook on high heat for 4-5 hours until the vegetables are tender.

  • Step 5: Bacon ... Saute the bacon on medium heat until crisp. If you render the bacon slowly, you do not need to add any oil. Once the bacon is crispy and brown, transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.

  • Step 6: Finish and Serve ... Mix all the vegetables together, add the parsley, and garnish with the bacon. Serve with your favorite, roast, chicken, turkey, ham, etc. ENJOY!

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