A rustic white bowl adorned with a dish rich in colorful contrasts: silvery hues of well-braised mackerel fillets glistening with a caramelized apple cider glaze, complemented with vibrant chunks of pumpkin and crimson cranberries. A sprinkle of fresh green parsley on top adds the final pop.

Slow-Cooker Spiced Mackerel in Apple Cider Potpourri

Name: Slow-Cooker Spiced Mackerel in Apple Cider Potpourri
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Mackerel fillets, 4 each about 6 oz deboned; Apple cider, 1 cup; Pumpkin, 2 cups cubed; Cranberries, 1 cup fresh or frozen; Onions, 2 medium sliced; Garlic, 4 cloves minced; Fresh parsley, ½ cup chopped; Salt, 1 teaspoon or to taste; Black pepper, ½ teaspoon or to taste; Paprika, 1 teaspoon; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 240 minutes

Style American

Technique Slow cooking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: November 04, 2024

The unique blend of ingredients not only makes this dish palette-pleasing, but also eye-catching! Think of a hearty, slow-cooked mackerel, loaded with seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices. The twist? A dash of apple cider gives it a surprisingly good tartness and adds an extra layer of warmth to this cold day delight.

Ingredients (for 4)

Mackerel fillets - 4 each about 6 oz - deboned
Apple cider - 1 cup
Pumpkin - 2 cups - cubed
Cranberries - 1 cup - fresh or frozen
Onions - 2 medium - sliced
Garlic - 4 cloves - minced
Fresh parsley - ½ cup - chopped
Salt - 1 teaspoon - or to taste
Black pepper - ½ teaspoon - or to taste
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🐟➡️🍲

Place the mackerel fillets in the slow cooker.
Step 2 - 🍎🧂🌶️🥣➡️🐟

Combine the apple cider, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Pour this mixture over the mackerel.
Step 3 - 🎃🍒🧅🧄➡️🐟

Spread the cubed pumpkin, cranberries, sliced onions, and minced garlic around and on top of the mackerel.
Step 4 - 🫒💧➡️🍲

Drizzle everything with olive oil.
Step 5 - ⏲️🍲🍴

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the mackerel is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6 - 🌱✨➡️🍽️

Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.

Additional

This scrumptious dish isn't just about being photogenic, it's pretty versatile too! Substitute pumpkin with sweet potatoes or mackerel with sardines for a nice change. For best results, pair it with a dry white wine for a cozy and elegant dinner. And guess what, this is one recipe that gets even tastier the next day, so leftovers are a boon!