EDITOR’S NOTE (December 23, 2022): Published this recipe for the first time on February 18, 2020. Today, I revised the recipe and updated the instructions. This version is easy to make and delicious.
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It’s superb marbling makes the pot roast tender and juicy when braised.
A chuck roast is cut from the shoulder just above the short rib. It’s a tougher and a more affordable cut than those from the front part of the animal, like the sirloin or short loin.
Tougher cuts of meat are ideal because they have lots of tough connective tissue. The tissues soften when the roast is cooked at a low temperature for a long period of time.
Cooking at a slightly higher temperature for a shorter period of time will result in a tough, dry, poor tasting pot roast.
Plan ahead so you can make it right and enjoy every bite.
THE INGREDIENTS
I used a beef chuck shoulder roast (1.75 pounds). Use a larger one if desired.
Before using, rinse thoroughly in warm water and pat dry with paper towels.
Beef Chuck Shoulder Pot Roast in the package.
Season with dried thyme, coarse ground black pepper and salt.
THE OVEN BAG
A pot roast cooked in an oven bag is tender, juicy and flavorful.
SEAR TO SEAL IN FLAVOR
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Do not exceed 400 degrees.
Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the oven bag and shake until bag is “dusted” inside.
The flour is needed to prevent the bag from bursting and to help the fats and juices blend during cooking.
Excellent substitutes for white flour are wheat, rice, potato or gluten free flour. Corn starch, corn meal, matzo meal or finely crushed crackers will also work.
Season pot roast with 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt (more or less as preferred).
Place bag in a large baking pan.
Place prepared meat in the prepared bag.
Close bag and cut six 1/2-inch slits in the top.
If the roast is smaller than 8 pounds, close bag about 1-inch from the pot roast and cut off the excess material.
Always check doneness with a meat thermometer.
Pot roast is done when thermometer inserted in thickest part reaches 145 degrees.
Pot Roast is a savory, hearty main dish that's tender, moist and full of robust flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal because it's fairly easy to make. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr35 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #maindish, #potroast
Servings: 8servings
Cost: $25
Equipment
1 10" cast iron skillet
1 large baking pan
1 pair of sturdy tongs Or a large fork to turn meat over while searing.
1 meat thermometer
Ingredients
1sirloin tip roast (2-4 pounds)Or use preferred cut of meat.
4mediumcarrots, scrubbed, rinsed, choppedOr use 1 small package baby carrots.
3teaspoonsdried thyme Or 3 fresh sprigs.
1/2teaspoonsaltMore or less as preferred.
1/2teaspooncoarse ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Warm 10" cast iron skillet on top of stove over low heat. Do not add oil of any kind.
While skillet is heating, rinse pot roast. Pat dry with paper towels.
Place prepared roast in hot skillet. Brown on both sides and the edges (10-12 minutes). Turn with sturdy tongs or a large fork. Remove browned meat and place on a large platter.
