How to Cook the Best Cholent Recipe Video

Jamie Geller with hubby and friends demonstrate how to make that quintessentual slow cooker dish CHOLENT.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
Servings8Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Potato2 Medium, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
 Onion2 Medium, cut into bite-sized chunks
 Flanken1 Large, cut into 4 to 6 pieces ((2 pounds))
 Black pepper1 Tablespoon, coarse
 Barley3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Dried light red kidney beans1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Consommé mix3 Tablespoon
 Paprika2 Tablespoon
 Honey2 Tablespoon
 Kishka loaf1 Pound
 Water3 Cup (48 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 796 Calories from Fat 311

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 34 g53%

Saturated Fat 14.2 g71.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 57.9 mg19.3%

Sodium 782.7 mg32.6%

Total Carbohydrates 99 g33%

Dietary Fiber 20 g80%

Sugars 9.4 g

Protein 26 g51.4%

Vitamin A 40% Vitamin C 27.4%

Calcium 7.2% Iron 29.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Line bottom of slow cooker with potatoes and onions.
2. Rinse flanken and pat dry. Place pieces around sides of crock pot, with bones on the outside.
3. Generously pepper meat.
4. Add barley and beans. Shake the pot a bit so some of the barley and beans fall into the spaces between the potatoes and onions.
5. Season with consommé mix, paprika and honey.
6. Place kishka on top.
7. Pour in water, adding more if necessary, to completely cover all ingredients.
8. Cook on low heat overnight, at least 8 hours.

SERVING
9. Serve hot Cholent with pickle.
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