Winter Pot Roast Recipes

WINTER POT ROAST

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat. Pour oil into hot Dutch oven or large pot. Brown meat.
• Combine broth and seasonings; pour over meat. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours.
• Add vegetables and fruits; return to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 30-40 minutes.
• Transfer meat, vegs and fruits to a deep platter; keep warm. Reserve the juices.
• To make the gravy, measure reserved juices and add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups. Pour back into pot, and reheat to boiling.
• Mix cold water and flour, then stir into juices; cook and stir until thickened; cook for 2 more minutes; season to taste.
• Serve with buttered egg noodles. Mmm!

PERFECT POT ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• Generously salt and pepper the chuck roast.
• Heat the olive oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the halved onions to the pot, browning them on both sides. Remove the onions to a plate.
• Throw the carrots into the same very hot pot and toss them around a bit until slightly browned, about a minute or so. Reserve the carrots with the onions.
• If needed, add a bit more olive oil to the very hot pot. Place the meat in the pot and sear it for about a minute on all sides until it is nice and brown all over. Remove the roast to a plate.
• With the burner still on high, use either red wine or beef broth (about 1 cup) to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom with a whisk. Place the roast back into the pot and add enough beef stock to cover the meat halfway.
• Add in the onions and the carrots, along with the fresh herbs.
• Put the lid on, then roast for 3 hours for a 3-pound roast. For a 4 to 5-pound roast, plan on 4 hours. The roast is ready when it's fall-apart tender.

PORK POT ROAST WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Season the roast very generously with salt and pepper, and then dust lightly with the flour.
• Put a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and then add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the roast, and brown deeply on all sides, about 4 minutes per side.
• Remove the roast to a platter. Stir in the vinegar, shallots, celery, carrots, parsnips and garlic, and then set the roast on top of the vegetables. Pour the chicken stock and bourbon around the meat, cover, and roast in the oven for 2 hours.
• Transfer the roast to a cutting board. Spoon the vegetables and pan juices onto a large serving platter. Slice the roast, arrange the meat on top of the vegetables, and serve family style.

BEEF POT ROAST AND WINTER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Brown meat in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat. Place in large roasting pan. Arrange vegetables around meat.
• Mix soup and marinade; pour over meat and vegetables. Cover tightly.
• Bake 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is done and fork tender. Serve with meat drippings. Sprinkle with parsley.

POT ROAST WITH WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Rub spice blend all over beef.
• Cook bacon in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium heat until browned and lightly crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Increase heat to medium-high. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Transfer beef to plate. Add red wine to pot; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bacon. Place beef atop bacon. Scatter onions, shallots, garlic, and bay leaves around beef.
• Cover pot, transfer to oven, and roast 1 hour. Turn beef over; stir onions. Cover and roast 1 hour longer, adding water by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Transfer beef to plate. Add carrots, parsnips, and celery to pot; stir to coat. Place beef atop vegetables, cover, and roast until beef and vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes longer. Transfer beef to platter. Spoon off fat from surface of sauce. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over beef and serve.