I really liked the rub used for this roast.
The cornstarch added into the rub thickened the juices so there was no need to make gravy.
The foil packet made clean up a breeze!!
Pot Roast in Foil
taken from Cook's Country
Rub
3 T. cornstarch
4 t. onion powder
2 t. light brown sugar
2 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. instant espresso powder
1 t. dried thyme
1/2 t. celery seed
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside
1 (4 lb) Chuck Roast
2 onions, quartered
6 small red potatoes, quartered
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
2 bay leaves
2 T. soy sauce
Crisscross two 30x18" pieces of heavy duty foil inside a large roasting pan. Place the vegetables and bay leaves in the center of the foil and sprinkle with soy sauce. Pat the roast dry with paper towel and cover all over with the rub. Enfold the roast in the foil by folding opposite sides towards each other and crimping. Place in a 300* oven for 4 1/2 hrs or until meat is completely tender. Remove roast from foil pouch and let rest, tented with foil for 20 minutes. Remove vegetables to serving platter and strain the pan juices into a fat separator. When liquid settles pour the defatted juices into a serving bowl. Thinly slice the roast against the grain and serve with the pan juices and vegetables.
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A year ago- Just another Manic Monday
My granddaughter Paige LOVES, Loves , loves pot roast. Yours looks yummy
ReplyDeleteIt was a pretty good recipe Paula, I especially liked how the gravy was premade for you.
DeleteI love a good ol pot roast and this version sounds like an easy fix. We used to have Pot Roast every Sunday when I was growing up.
ReplyDeleteWe do too LeaAnn and this was a very easy peasy recipe and delicious to boot.
DeleteThis is a fabulous roast. When winter finally gets here, I'm begging for this one. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will enjoy it Zip!
DeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteI would love if you would stop by my Friday Favorites Linkup and share!
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Thanks Jennie, I am happy to share on your link. Thanks for the invitation.
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