1 fryer chicken, cut-up
2-3 cloves garlic, whole
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. cider vinegar
10 peppercorns or 1/2 tsp. ground pepper

Wash chicken pieces and arrange in large casserole with water still clinging to the meat. our the other ingredients directly into the pot and mix with hand. Bring to a boil on high heat. Simmer, covered, 1 hour, checking occasionally to make sure the sauce does not dry out. Crock pot method: Cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours.