Have really enjoyed reading through this thread. Will definitely try the gammon and brown sugar recipe. We have done the pulled pork/ginger ale one a few times and its always a hit!
I have a little something different to add into the mix. Its a slow cooker recipe for Refried Beans. This will make you a batch of at least 4-6 meals, so freeze what you don't use into individual freezer bags for other meals. We use these in quesidillas, enchiladas, burritos, etc, and its so much cheaper (and tastier) then the tinned stuff you'll find in the Mexican aisle at the supermarket
Refried Beans:
1 onion, chopped
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed (I buy these as Sainsbos)
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (I have also used jarred instead and thats fine too)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
9 cups water
Place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in the water and stir to combine. Cook on low for 8 hours (sometimes I do high for 2 hours, then low for the rest), adding more water if needed. Once finished, mash the whole thing up to your desired consistency!