| Pot roasts are a throw back from past generations | | | | transformed into a tender rich and flavorful cut of |
| where Sunday dinner at grandma's house was a | | | | meat. The palatable texture of a slow cooked pot |
| weekly tradition. Today many new cooks are | | | | roast blends wonderfully with cooked carrots, onions |
| intimidated by pot roasts and have never even tried | | | | and potatoes allowing for an almost effortless meal. |
| cooking a pot roast. A pot roast dinner is actually a | | | | Here is a simple pot roast recipe that will surely |
| low cost highly nutritious way to serve an easy to fix | | | | please your budget as well as your palate. |
| hot meal. | | | | In a crock pot or other slow cooker combine |
| Pot roasts are usually the cuts of beef known as the | | | | 1 rump roast or chuck roast |
| rump roast which is part of the steers leg or the | | | | 1 bay leaf |
| chuck roast which is part of the steers shoulder. Pot | | | | ½ onion, sliced in large chunks |
| roast meat is usually less expensive per pound than | | | | 1 large carrot, sliced in large chunks |
| meats such as a tenderloin or sirloin tip which makes | | | | 12 peppercorns |
| it an ideal choice for many families. | | | | 1 tsp of salt |
| Because of the well marbled meat in a pot roast the | | | | Enough water or broth either chicken or vegetable to |
| fat and connective tissue make for a surprisingly | | | | cover half way up the roast |
| tender flavorful and moist meal. Pot roasts should be | | | | Slow cook on low for 4-5 hours remove the pot |
| slow cooked by a moist method such as braising or in | | | | roast from the liquid and serve with roasted |
| a crock pot until the meat is well done. By slow | | | | potatoes and carrots. |
| cooking pot roast this inexpensive cut of meat is | | | | |