turn crock pot on high - add broth (you can also use dutch oven - preheat oven to 300* add all ingredients to pot & cook 4-6 hours - until meat is tender)

season meat with salt, pepper, etc. - seer in skillet & lay in broth (you can deglaze pan with red wine or sherry then add to pot)

add all other ingredients & any desired spices

cook on high about 6-7 hours - or on low 8-9 hours (until meat is tender) - making sure there is plenty of juice (just add water)