Thanks so much Shindy, I ‘ll let you knwo how it comes out, when I make it, B”EH.
Also, re: pancake syrup in the cholent – several people I know like to put sweet potatoes into the chulent or a little honey (especially around Rosh Hashana time).It is an unusual taste for most of us, but it does not make the choletn taste bad, and in fact can be quite good.