We make this slow cooker split pea soup with ham four or five times a year, every year. I won't call it completely fool-proof, because there is always that one cook... However, barring anyone who substitutes Skittles for split peas, it's about as close to fool-proof a recipe as you're ever going to find. Jump to: Solution: Arrange the turkey breast evenly in the slow cooker to promote uniform cooking. Rotate the pieces during cooking or flip them halfway through to ensure even heat distribution.

Assemble shredded beef tacos: Lay out a tortilla, and add a helping of shredded brisket. Drizzle the meat with a tablespoon of the sauce, and then add your favorite toppings on top of the tacos. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas.

Coleslaw: Nothing says “fresh and creamy” like slaw for brisket tacos. Top your brisket with my easy recipe for Coleslaw Without Mayo or Yogurt Coleslaw for a light, crisp addition.

Discard the bones and vegetables.*Optional – save the soft carrots for a side dish or carrot cheese sauceMake ahead : You can prepare the slow-cooked brisket recipe up to 2 days in advance. Doing so helps develop flavors and make them rich and even more delicious. When ready to serve, warm up the meat (and the sauce), prep taco toppings, and assemble at the table. Step #2: Place bones in a slow cooker (I lined mine with those handy slow cooker bags – makes clean-up a breeze!) and add just enough cold water to cover the bones. For the amount of bones I had, it was about 11 cups.

Look for a pan with a heavy bottom for even heat distribution, which will help you achieve a nice, even sear on your beef. Large Tongs Split pea soup also freezes very well! First, allow the soup to cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers. Split Pea soup can be frozen for up to four months. To use this method with a bone-in turkey breast,assuming it is about 6 lbs, I recommend cooking it on low for about 6 hours, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Don't forget to double the rub amount! This split pea soup with ham bone recipe is an easy, economical way to repurposed leftover ham and ham bones. If you want to make soup and don't want to eat a whole ham to do it, you can often buy ham bones at your butcher's counter, or at Honey Baked Ham. (Honey Baked ham bones are my absolute favorite for making split pea soup!) When it comes to adding additional ingredients to a stew, you really can’t go wrong. Feel free to throw in any extra vegetables or seasonings you have on hand. If you’re missing a few ingredients, you can also make substitutions (it’ll still turn out delicious). Here are a few suggestions:Reheat : I recommend reheating the brisket in a pan with the juices for maximum juiciness. However, you could also place the leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes. Be sure to drizzle them with some of the juices so they won’t dry out in the oven.