troutman Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I like searing it for 2 reasons... the flavor of the meat is intensified and a lot of the surface fat is rendered out - making for a less greasy final product. I like making my pork roasts into pulled BBQ pork (I do this in my smoker) or carnitas... which I have no problem using a slow cooker for. Nothing like pulled pork!! :haz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) If I mix broth and water, what kind of broth should I use with the pork? I'm assuming that is what you mean by "stock" - broth? Edited February 9, 2015 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If I mix broth and water, what kind of broth should I use with the pork? I'm assuming that is what you mean by "stock" - broth?You can use chicken or beef... you can even find pork stock. When I make carnitas, I do not add any water. Just a seared pork roast in a bath of beef stock, orange juice and lime juice with some oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, dried guajillo peppers, a sliced onion and some bay leaves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If I mix broth and water, what kind of broth should I use with the pork? I'm assuming that is what you mean by "stock" - broth? Its my day off, Do I have to come there and cooked the damn thing!! Water or any broth will work. A cup or two at first then just play with it as it cooks. The fun part about cooking is trying new things. Good or bad, make it an enjoyable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If I mix broth and water, what kind of broth should I use with the pork? I'm assuming that is what you mean by "stock" - broth?You can use chicken or beef... you can even find pork stock. When I make carnitas, I do not add any water. Just a seared pork roast in a bath of beef stock, orange juice and lime juice with some oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, dried guajillo peppers, a sliced onion and some bay leaves. Now your freaking her out! :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 So, I perused the thread and here are my thoughts on a pot roast (which truly is an easy dish to prepare). Personal opinion is I like to keep it simple. * Get a good sear (as John V, I believe, mentioned). You need that good crust and it does need to be quite brown on all sides. It's really not necessary to flour but definitely salt and pepper and make sure the meat is dry (use paper towels to remove any moisture). It also helps to let the meat sit out for about 30 minutes. You'll need to add the meat to a very hot pan to get that great sear and it helps if the meat isn't slapped in there right after removing it from the fridge.* Once seared, throw in some onions (cut to whatever is your personal preference)* Use whatever liquid you want (pop, beer, red wine, chicken stock, beef stock, water, a combination of stock/water...). You want the liquid to come up at least half-way to the meat. Not covering the meat.* Bring liquid to a boil. Put in a bay leaf or two (if you have them).* Cover pot (make sure it's an oven-safe pot!) and put in a 350° oven and roast for how many hours equals the weight. If you have a 3 lb roast, roast that bad boy for 3 hours, 2 lb roast would roast for 2 hours, etc. You know it's done when it pulls apart easily. You can always let it go a bit longer. Won't hurt it.* During roasting time, check on liquid amount but you shouldn't have to add any. Just keep the liquid level half-way up the side of meat. Thank you, Janie!No problem! I love to make pot roast because you can do so much with the leftovers. So, did you make a roast? How did it turn out? No, I haven't made the pot roast yet because beef is too expensive - I can't afford to pay $15 for a 3lb piece of beef. But I do have the pork roast someone gave my husband sitting in the freezer and was thinking of making that this week. It's small, I don't think it weighs much more than two pounds, but that's enough for us. If you have a good pork roast recipe Janie, please post it.I love roast pork! I see a good pork butt and I'm all over that baby. (Pork "butt" is actually pork "shoulder" but any time I can say, "I need some plump and juicy butt meat" out loud, in public, I'm a happy camper.) Oddly enough, I'm making this for dinner tonight! I found some good butt at the store yesterday. Even with a small cut, it's pretty easy to stretch it out and make it last for a few meals. Personal opinion with roast pork is that I like to bake it for a really long time in the oven and then shred it, serve it on a toasted large Kaiser roll/hamburger bun whatever, and have some fries (just take some large baking potatoes which are inexpensive and cut them into wedges and bake - can give some recipes if anyone is interested) and serve a small salad of whatever you have in your fridge that you need to use (cabbage, iceberg... whatever, this turns into a large, filling meal easily). SWEET PULLED PORKonions (diced, cut, sliced, quartered... whatever floats your boat)1 pork butt (2-3 lbs)salt/pepper, to tasteDr. Pepper (or rootbeer or coke or whatever "cola" you have, no 7Up or sprite... use "cola")Brown sugar Preheat oven to 300°. Put onions on bottom of oven-safe pot. Salt and pepper pork. Put roast on top of onions. Pour in enough pop to come up half-way to side of pork (do not submerge pork). Add 2-4 Tbl of brown sugar (the more you add, the sweeter and stickier the meat will be in the end, so, it's a total personal preference issue as to how much to add). Cover pot and roast the pork for AT LEAST 6 hours. (This is a low and slow cooking process.) Flip the roast 2-3 times while roasting to get that nice carmelization on the outside. The roast is done when it seriously falls apart when you try to lift it with two forks. If it doesn't, stick it back in the oven and check it again in 30 minutes or so and keep doing that until the meat is just falling apart super easily. Remove pork from pot. Shred. Add back to pot of wonderfully sweet pop/brown sugar and let the mixture soak into every inch of that meat. Skim off any fat and enjoy. (For those wondering about cost per pound... for me, I paid $6.82 for a 2.28 lb roast which comes down to $2.99/lb) I will say this, when it comes to shopping the deli section, go to the quick sale section. The meat is always good and priced way down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I see - so Janie's the only one you want to hear from regarding recipes... duly noted! http://rulyunruly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/countess-Downton-Abbey.gif http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/ldwi.gif Had to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I see - so Janie's the only one you want to hear from regarding recipes... duly noted! http://rulyunruly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/countess-Downton-Abbey.gif http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/ldwi.gif Had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Janie, thank you! :) It sounds delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I see - so Janie's the only one you want to hear from regarding recipes... duly noted! http://rulyunruly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/countess-Downton-Abbey.gif http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/ldwi.gif Had to. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/GIFs/Ender_AV.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Good news!! Chuck is on sale this week for $3.99 a pound and I bought one today. Pot Roast tonight!! One last question: should I put oil in the pan to sear the meat? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Good news!! Chuck is on sale this week for $3.99 a pound and I bought one today. Pot Roast tonight!! One last question: should I put oil in the pan to sear the meat?I would use a little to sear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Dr. Pepper is just perfect when cooking any kind of red meat. Good thing to mix for a BBQ sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Good news!! Chuck is on sale this week for $3.99 a pound and I bought one today. Pot Roast tonight!! One last question: should I put oil in the pan to sear the meat?I would use a little to sear. Thank you! Edited March 11, 2015 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Getting ready to get the roast in the pot! Here's hoping it turns out as delicious as I am hoping it does. :ebert: We are having mashed red potatoes and baby carrots with it. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I'm back to report that it turned out delicious, but I ate too much. :) Couldn't help myself. :laughing guy: Thanks to one and all here who helped me to make this meal great! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 You go girl!! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 It was so good. I wished I could have eaten more, but I overdid it on the first plateful, and I emphasize plateFUL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'm so proud of you Lorraine! I knew you could do it. Pot roast is such a perfect comfort food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'm back to report that it turned out delicious, but I ate too much. :) Couldn't help myself. :laughing guy: Thanks to one and all here who helped me to make this meal great! Its hard to stop eating it, Good stuff!! :D Glad it turned out good. :haz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'm so proud of you Lorraine! I knew you could do it. Pot roast is such a perfect comfort food. Janie, it kept the tum warm for hours! :) Must've been the mashed potatoes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm so proud of you Lorraine! I knew you could do it. Pot roast is such a perfect comfort food. Janie, it kept the tum warm for hours! :) Must've been the mashed potatoes!!Mashed potatoes are the best. I make them at least once a week and I always make extra so we have leftovers. My oldest requests mashed potatoes for breakfast! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm so proud of you Lorraine! I knew you could do it. Pot roast is such a perfect comfort food. Janie, it kept the tum warm for hours! :) Must've been the mashed potatoes!!Mashed potatoes are the best. I make them at least once a week and I always make extra so we have leftovers. My oldest requests mashed potatoes for breakfast! A mainstay in any Midwestern dinner! :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm so proud of you Lorraine! I knew you could do it. Pot roast is such a perfect comfort food. Janie, it kept the tum warm for hours! :) Must've been the mashed potatoes!!Mashed potatoes are the best. I make them at least once a week and I always make extra so we have leftovers. My oldest requests mashed potatoes for breakfast! A mainstay in any Midwestern dinner! :drool:It should be one no matter where you are! Mashed taters are just the best. But you have to make them with the right kind of potato, add lots of salt, tons of butter, cream cheese and heavy whipping cream. And they can't be too thick or too creamy or have lumps. I use my ricer each time and I get the smoothest taters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 This all sounds great. I need to attempt a pot roast one of these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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