FEED TROUGH STARTERS RECIPE GUIDE - ITALIAN

FEED TROUGH STARTERS RECIPE GUIDE - ITALIAN

FEED TROUGH STARTERS™ RECIPE GUIDE

Welcome to the Feed Trough!

Thank you for choosing YUM PIG Feed Trough Starters™. We've created these recipes to help you prepare delicious, home-cooked meals with minimal effort.

These recipes are intended as a guide. Every family's tastes are different, so don't be afraid to make them your own by adding your favorite vegetables, seasonings, or ingredients. We'd love to hear how you've customized our recipes! Share your ideas with us so we can inspire fellow home cooks everywhere.

These recipes are designed for the slow cooker, but they can easily be adapted for an Instant Pot or prepared on the stovetop.

Slow Cooker Cooking Times

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

FEED TROUGH STARTER™ GUIDE

ITALIAN

Meatballs & Pasta

Grocery List

  • 1 package YUM PIG Feed Trough Starter™ Italian
  • 1 (32 oz) package frozen meatballs
  • 1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 4 to 6 oz red table wine (optional)
  • 1 lb favorite dried pasta
  • Baguette or garlic bread for serving

Directions

Pour the tomato sauce into your slow cooker. Add the red wine (if using) and one package of YUM PIG Feed Trough Starter™ Italian. Stir until well combined.

Add the frozen meatballs, stir to coat, and cover.

Cook:

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

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Toss the cooked pasta with the meatballs and sauce.

Serve with warm baguette or garlic bread.

For a great appetizer, simply serve the meatballs and sauce on their own.

Italian Chicken

Grocery List

  • 1 package YUM PIG Feed Trough Starter™ Italian
  • 2 to 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Pour the water or chicken broth into your slow cooker.

Whisk in one package of YUM PIG Feed Trough Starter™ Italian and the Parmesan cheese until blended.

Add the chicken and cover.

Cook:

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

Serve over rice, pasta, or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Enjoy!

Chicken Marsala

Grocery List

  • 1 package YUM PIG Feed Trough Starter™ Italian
  • 2 to 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup Marsala wine (or a good dry red wine)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (8 oz) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Combine the chicken broth, Marsala wine, and one package of YUM PIG Feed Trough Starter™ Italian in your slow cooker. Whisk until smooth.

Add the chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, flour, and olive oil.

Cover and cook:

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

Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered pasta.

Enjoy!

Rosemary Pork

Grocery List

  • 1 package YUM PIG Feed Trough Starter™ Italian
  • 2 to 3 lbs pork loin or pork tenderloin
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

Combine the water or chicken broth, white wine, soy sauce, rosemary, and one package of YUM PIG Feed Trough Starter™ Italian in your slow cooker.

Add the pork loin or tenderloin and cover.

Cook:

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

Slice or shred the pork and serve with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, rice, or your favorite seasonal vegetables.

Enjoy!

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