David Mitnick’s Chulent Recipe – Family Sized

• 6 medium Potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup barley
• 1 1/2 cups cholent beans
• 1 lb Cheek Meat (holds up well and doesn’t dry out)
• 1/4 cups Sweet and Sour Duck Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Osem Beef Soup Mix
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic Pepper Blend (McCormick spice mix, or substitute similar spices)

Preparation

1. Spray crockpot insert liberally with cooking spray.
2. In the bottom of the pan, place a layer of 1/2 of the cubed potatoes and onions.
3. Spread the beans and barley next.
4. Add the duck-sauce and then the meat.
5. Season the meat (once inside the pot) with the salt, pepper and beef soup mix.
6. Add the remaining potatoes and onions.
7. Fill to cover with water.
8. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat.
9. You want it to be just barely simmering as Shabbos comes in so that it doesn’t overcook.