TYME SEASONING RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large zip loc plastic bag, combine the flour,mustard, garlic powder, and sugar. Add roast and shake to coat evenly. In a small kettle or a large skillet brown the roast in the oil on all sides.
• While this is browning; In a medium bowl, combine the sauerkraut,onion,apple,corn syrup, thyme,brown sugar and pepper. Mix well. Spoon 1/2 the mixture into your sprayed 5 quart slow cooker.
• Top with potatoes..when roast has browned on all sides place on top of the potatoes.
• Spoon remaining sauerkraut mixture over pork. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce to low- cook 5 hours longer until meat is tender.
• Sprinkle with bacon bits and parsley flakes after placing on platter.

Steps:

• Drain clams, reserving up to 2 cups of clam juice. If needed, add enough water to clam juice to make 2 cups.
• Add diced bacon to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered, but the bacon is not crispy.
• Add onion, butter, thyme and celery seed or celery. Deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot, then saute until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes.
• Add garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
• Add clam juice and potatoes and stir to combine.
• Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 4 minutes.
• When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 4 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove about half the potatoes to a bowl and set aside. Remove thyme sprigs and discard.
• Use an immersion blender to process soup mixture until smooth. Return reserved potatoes to the pot along with the clams and half and half.
• Cook and stir on the WARM function until chowder is heated through. (Switch to the SAUTE function if needed, but do not boil.)
• Garnish with snipped chives