Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



3
pounds
chicken





4
cloves
garlic





2
each
bay leaf





1
each
onions

sliced



1
each
carrots

sliced



4
each
potatoes

cut into wedges



2
cups
red wine

prefer burgundy



3
cups
veal stock

skip if too full



1
teaspoon
thyme leaves





1
tablespoon
parsley





4
slices
bacon slices





8
ounces
mushrooms

fresh, optional



8
ounces
onions

pearl, optional

 Remove giblets and neck from chicken.  Stuff garlic and bay leaves into chicken cavity.  Place in crockpot, breast side down, and add onions, carrots, and potatoes.  Add wine and seasonings.  If there is still plenty of room in the crockpot, add stock.  Remember that chicken juices will raise the liquid level in the crockpot during cooking.  Cook on LOW all day.