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Directions
Simple Perfect Pot Roast,This is the Cook’s Illustrated recipe, but it tastes exactly like Mom’s recipe. She used to put it in the oven before we went to church, and then served it with hot rolls and a crisp salad.,Why do some beef recipes (like pot roast) call for Chicken broth as well as beef? What does it bring to the recipe?,It’s now a standard recipe that we have at least twice a month now. You simply can’t go wrong with it. It is meant to be made with the full “blade” roast, not the sliced kind. I’ve posted a picture of the right type of roast. It makes a tender pot roast that you can slice instead of having it fall apart to shreds like many other recipes. The other posted picture is one I took about halfway through the cooking process. I have to point out though that using a standard 3lb roast that the local store sells (safeway) you only end up with enough for one meal for 4 people. It’s not worth all the trouble really. So really try hard to find a way to get your hands on a 5lb roast and you’ll be glad you did. If you use the sliced up kind it’s just NOT the same.
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Steps
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Done
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Adjust Oven Rack to Middle Position and Heat Oven to 300f. |
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Done
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Thoroughly Pat Roast Dry With Paper Towels; Sprinkle Generously With Salt and Pepper. |
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Done
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Heat Oil in Large Heavy-Bottomed Dutch Oven Over Medium High Heat Until Shimmering but not Smoking. |
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Done
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Brown Roast Thoroughly on All Sides, Reducing Heat If Fat Begins to Smoke, 8- 10 Minutes. |
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Done
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Transfer Roast to a Large Plate; Set Aside. |
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Done
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Reduce Heat to Medium; Add Onion, Carrot, and Celery to Pot and Cook, Stirring Occasionally, Until Beginning to Brown, 6- 8 Minutes. |
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Done
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Add Garlic and Sugar; Cook Until Fragrant, About 30 Seconds. |
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Done
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Add Chicken and Beef Broths and Thyme, Scraping Bottom of Pan With Wooden Spoon to Loosen Browned Bits. |
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Done
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Return Roast and Any Accumulated Juices to Pot; Add Enough Water to Come Halfway Up Sides of Roast. |
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Done
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Bring Liquid to Simmer Over Medium Heat, Then Cover Tightly and Transfer Pot to Oven. |
