Crockpot Chicken Brunswick Stew

We love this Crockpot Brunswick Stew. I do not put the hot sauce in the crockpot. Les will add his own at the table. Also, I usually add already cooked and shredded chicken. I also cook my onions first in a little water, but it is not necessary. I just want to make sure that there is NO crunch in the onions. My sister doesn't add any onions.