My dad has been making this for 40 years. One of my all-time favorites. Best recipe ever. Good job Crock-Pot.

My mom used to make this all the time, no kidding - back when the crockpot was first invented. It was and still is a family favorite! Lost my copy of the recipe, so happy to find it here so easily.

This recipe has been in our family since the 70's. My mom is now 91 and I am the one who prepares it during the holidays and 4th of July. Its always a winner.

I've been making this since the 1970s. It's great! Everyone loves this recipe!

Fail to see the need for a crock pot as all ingredients are cooked elsewhere. Why not just place all (previously prepared) ingredients in a large pot on the stove, and cook slowly there...

The crockpot cooks slow without having to stir or watch and the time it cooks helps the flavors marry together.

I need to make this for an out of town wedding reception. Therefore, it needs to be transported. Approximately 200 guests. Can it be cooked ahead and frozen? The recipe says it feeds a crowd but I doubt for 200. Any ideas what quantities of ingredients I will need? Thank you.

Cathy, this recipe probably serves around 10 people a cup each, tho with all the food at a wedding, it would probably serve 20 (1/2 cup) servings. You can prepare ahead and freeze if you like. The taste is better as the flavors marry. For 200 people I multiply the recipe times 10, but because everyone won't eat it and you don't want to have to carry it home, I'd multiply it by 7. Good luck.

I've frozen this and it turns out fine. I make ahead and freeze for hunting trips. It can be heated in the vacuum sealed bag in boiling water for easy clean up.