Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Directions

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   1. Spray the insert to the Slow Cooker with cooking spray. I like to use the Slow Cooker liners, so I sprayed the inside of the liner.
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   2. Place a metal trivet (I used the one that came with my Instant Pot) in the center of the Slow Cooker. You can also make a metal ring out of aluminum foil.
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   3. Removed the giblets and rinse and pat the chicken dry.
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   4. Rub bacon grease on the chicken and sprinkle liberally with seasoning.
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   5. Stuff the onion quarters and lemon quarters inside the cavity.
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   6. Place the chicken in the Slow Cooker breast side up.
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   7. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
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   8. Remove chicken from Slow Cooker and place on a baking dish. I did this by placing tongs underneath the trivet and through the cavity to not disturb the skin.
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   9. Place chicken in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes (or until the skin is crispy and brown). If using a broiler safe dish you can broil for 5 minutes instead.