The Biggest Pot Roast Mistake You’re Making
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By Jennifer Parris/Jan. 27, 2021 1:43 pm EST
Three more steps to get your pot roast right
And those veggies we talked about earlier? Well, you can sauté them, too, in a bit of oil. This can also help in deglazing the pan before returning the roast to it. If you want to add some incredible flavor to your roast, you can always add some red wine in addition to other cooking liquids, like this recipe from Food & Wine.
But what can make (or break) your pot roast is the cooking time. Sure, you know that it can take hours to get it fork tender, but you don’t want to overcook the meat, either. That’s why you’ll need to know how long to continue the cooking process based on how you’re planning to prepare it. Better Homes and Gardens advises cooking for at least two hours on the stovetop as well as the oven, and 9-10 hours in a slow cooker set on low.
