Feed Trough Starter Recipe Guide — Habanero

Feed Trough Starters Recipe Guide — Habanero

Remember, individual tastes will vary. This guide is designed to inspire you, and you can always make changes at your discretion.

These recipes are designed for slow cooker meals but can easily be adapted for an Instant Pot or prepared on the stovetop in a skillet.

Slow Cooker Cooking Times

  • LOW: 5 to 6 hours
  • HIGH: 3 to 4 hours

Mole Chicken

Grocery List

  • 1 package Feed Trough Starter Habanero
  • 3 to 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 (20 oz) jar grape jelly
  • 8 oz yellow mustard
  • 1 (1.5 oz) chocolate bar (dark or semi-sweet)
  • 1 medium onion
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 3 cups cooked rice

Directions

In your slow cooker, combine the grape jelly, mustard, chocolate bar, and 1 package of Feed Trough Starter Habanero. Stir until well blended.

Add the chicken and cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours or HIGH 3 to 4 hours.

Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Before serving, finely dice the onion and chop the cilantro or parsley. Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with the fresh onion and cilantro or parsley. Enjoy!

Pineapple Habanero Meatballs

Grocery List

  • 1 package Feed Trough Starter Habanero
  • 1 (32 oz) package frozen meatballs
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup water

Directions

In your slow cooker, combine the water, crushed pineapple, and 1 package of Feed Trough Starter Habanero. Stir until well combined. Add the frozen meatballs and gently stir to coat.

Cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours or HIGH about 2 hours.

Serve as a sweet and spicy appetizer or over rice for a quick meal. Enjoy!

Pineapple Habanero Pulled Chicken

Grocery List

  • 1 package Feed Trough Starter Habanero
  • 2 to 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 medium onion, diced

Directions

Combine the diced tomatoes, crushed pineapple, diced onion, and 1 package of Feed Trough Starter Habanero in your slow cooker. Stir well.

Add the chicken and cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours or HIGH 3 to 4 hours.

When the chicken is fork tender, shred it with two forks and stir it back into the sauce. Serve in tortillas for tacos, on sandwich buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables. Enjoy!

Cranberry Habanero Meatballs

Grocery List

  • 1 package Feed Trough Starter Habanero
  • 2 to 3 lbs frozen meatballs
  • 2 (14 oz) cans cranberry sauce or whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 can water

Directions

In your slow cooker, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, and 1 package of Feed Trough Starter Habanero. Stir until smooth. Add the frozen meatballs and coat them in the sauce.

Cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours or HIGH about 2 hours.

Serve warm as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or over rice as a main dish. Enjoy!

Habanero Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons if needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Feed Trough Starter™ Habanero
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and milk. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the flour, Feed Trough Starter™ Habanero, and baking soda. Mix just until combined.
  5. Stir in the rolled oats. If the dough seems dry, add 1 to 2 additional tablespoons of milk until it comes together.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers.
  8. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes: Approximately 24 cookies

Recipes courtesy of YUM PIG — used with permission. Find this seasoning in our Seasonings collection.