Best 18 Pot Roast With Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce Recipes

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Create a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with a captivating fusion of flavors in your next culinary adventure: a delectable pot roast enveloped in a vibrant cranberry pomegranate sauce, like a symphony of sweet and tangy notes serenading your palate. This dish will not only delight your senses but also transport you to a realm of culinary bliss, where every bite tells a tale of passion and dedication in the art of cooking. Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey as we delve into the secrets of crafting this exquisite dish, a testament to the transformative power of culinary alchemy.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SHAKER CRANBERRY POT ROAST



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

10 pounds scalped beef shoulder
Garlic cloves, for rubbing beef
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 quart cranberry juice
Cranberry Sauce, recipe follows
1 1/2 gallons Veal Stock, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, serving suggestion, recipe follows
3 cups whole cranberries
6 ounces sugar
2 cups water
12 pounds veal bones
9 quarts water
1 1/2 pounds mirepoix (mix of chopped celery, onions, and carrots)
1 standard sachet of garlic cloves, peppercorns, parsley stems, and bay leaves
1 can tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
4 ounces chopped roasted garlic
3/4 cup half-and-half
4 ounces (1 stick) butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Clean the beef shoulder and then split it in half. Rub meat with garlic. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, and then add beef and sear until golden brown on all sides. Add cranberry juice and deglaze pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits. Transfer beef and pan juices to a roasting pan with the Cranberry Sauce and Veal Stock. Roast for approximately 5 hours, or until meat is completely tender and pulling apart. Serve with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and let sauce reduce until thickened and the sauce "comes together," about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Roast the bones in the oven for 1 hour. Put the roasted bones in a large pot and add water to cover. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 24 hours. Drain stock and discard bones.
  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes and add to a mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and mash with an electric mixer or hand mixer to desired smoothness.

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE RELISH



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Pair this sweet and tangy relish with our Roast Turkey with Rosemary and Lemon. Use any leftovers as a sandwich spread or stirred into yogurt as a dip.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 bag (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 3 minutes. Add cranberries, pomegranate juice, and brown sugar; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce is slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pomegranate seeds (if using). Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g

POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY SAUCE/RELISH



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A fresh and simple alternative to canned cranberry sauce. Made with fresh cranberries, this recipe pairs wonderfully over toasted bread and meats! If you find sauce is too thick, you may add water, 1/4 cup at a time, or as needed. Enjoy!

Provided by malimomma

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound cranberries
1 (16 fl oz) bottle pomegranate juice (such as POM® Wonderful)
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place cranberries into a saucepan and pour in pomegranate juice. Cover and bring to a boil until cranberries begin to pop. Reduce heat to medium and stir sugar into cranberry mixture. Cook, mashing often with a spoon or potato masher, until cranberries have broken, about 5 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer to fully dissolve sugar, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir walnuts into cranberry sauce before serving. Transfer into a serving dish and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 3.8 mg, Sugar 48.4 g

POT ROAST WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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My friends rave about the different taste the cranberry sauce gives to this roast, and I couldn't agree more. I've made the sauce ahead of time and frozen it, which saves preparation time on a busy schedule.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless rump or chuck roast (about 3-1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups beef broth
1 medium onion, grated
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
CRANBERRY SAUCE:
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 small navel orange, peeled and diced
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, garlic, salt and pepper; rub over the roast. In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil. Add the broth, onion, cinnamon and cloves. Cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. , Meanwhile, combine the cranberries, orange and sugar in a saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. , Uncover and simmer until the berries burst and the mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. , Remove roast and keep warm. Skim fat from pan juices, reserving 2 cups. Stir vinegar and reserved pan juices into the cranberry sauce. Slice roast; serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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This is a delicious fruit-filled version of cranberry sauce. The pomegranate is cooked separately to facilitate seed removal, then both parts are combined to finish cooking. It's wonderful as an accompaniment for poultry, and can be made into a lovely trifle-type dessert with vanilla pudding and pound cake.

Provided by Carolyn Bunkley

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large tart apples
2 pomegranates, peeled and seeds separated
1 (16 fl oz) bottle pomegranate juice
2 cups white sugar
2 large oranges
2 (12 ounce) bags fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel and core apples, and put peelings and cores in a small saucepan with pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup juice, and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Chop the peeled apples, and place in a large saucepan. Remove zest from half of one orange, chop very fine, and add to apples. Peel oranges, chop coarsely, and add to pan along with cranberries and remaining juice and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove small pan from heat, and strain juice into larger pan. Cool solids slightly, and then push though a sieve to remove seeds and peels, adding remaining pulp to larger pan. Stir in nuts, if desired. Cook about 10 minutes longer. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

CRANBERRY POT ROAST



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Easy slow cooker or dutch oven recipe. Great over white rice.

Provided by crazymama76

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Pot Roast Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups beef broth
1 cup water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans cranberry sauce
1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the beef broth and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in the cranberry sauce until dissolved. Pour the sauce into a slow cooker set to High.
  • Meanwhile, season the beef roast with salt and pepper, then sprinkle evenly with the flour. Heat the vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook the roast in the hot oil until brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker along with the chopped onion.
  • Cook until the roast easily pulls apart with a fork, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 128.8 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 378.3 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Pomegranate, honey and Meyer lemon zest boosts the flavor of the traditional cranberry sauce in this version from Amy Lawrence, and her husband, Justin Fox Burks, the authors of the Chubby Vegetarian blog.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries (organic ones taste sweeter)
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1 whole pomegranate
3/4 cup vegan cane sugar
1 tablespoon local honey
Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of clove powder

Steps:

  • Rinse cranberries and pour them into a tall saucepan. Pour in pomegranate juice. Turn heat on medium-low.
  • Cut the whole pomegranate and remove all the seeds; run them through a food processor and then a sieve or a food mill in order to strain out the seeds. Pour into the pan along with the sugar, honey, lemon zest, salt and clove. Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 25 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Try this mouth-watering fruity sauce of cranberry and pomegranate - ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • In nonreactive 2-quart saucepan, stir together all ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and sauce thickens slightly.
  • Pour into serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

POT ROAST WITH CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Rich browned roast beef is accented with the subtle sweetness of cranberries in a savory sauce.

Provided by Mazola® Corn Oil

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Fine Grind Black Pepper
3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast excess fat removed
1/4 cup Mazola Corn Oil
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour,salt, garlic powder and black pepper in a shallow pie pan or bowl.
  • Pat roast dry using paper towels.
  • Dredge the roast in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or deep sided roasting pan over medium-high heat.
  • Brown meat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove roast to a plate.
  • Add onions to pan juices and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in pomegranate juice and half of the cranberries; bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir in brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Return roast to pan, turning to coat with sauce.
  • Cover pan and place in oven.
  • Roast for 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • Stir well and add remaining cranberries.
  • Cover and continue cooking 20 to 30 minutes until roast is tender.
  • Remove from oven and allow roast to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to serving platter, slice roast and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Cholesterol 130 milligrams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

POT ROAST WITH CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
2- to 3-pound piece of chuck or brisket
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sherry vinegar or good wine vinegar
12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1 orange
Cayenne

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a casserole or a skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Put the sugar on a plate and dredge the meat in it until all the surfaces are coated. Reserve the remaining sugar. When the butter foam subsides, brown the meat on all sides--this will take about 15 minutes--seasoning it with salt and pepper as it browns.
  • When the meat is nicely browned, add the vinegar and cook for a minute, stirring. Add the cranberries and remaining sugar and stir. Strip the zest from the orange (you can do it in broad strips, with a small knife or vegetable peeler) and add it to the skillet. Juice the orange and add the juice also, along with a pinch of cayenne. Turn the heat to low and cover; the mixture should bubble but not furiously.
  • Cook, turning the meat and stirring about every 30 minutes, for 2 hours or longer, or until the meat is tender. When the meat is done, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Turn off the heat and let the roast rest for a few minutes, then carve and serve, with the sauce.
  • With Minimal effort: Faster Pot Roast with Cranberries: Substitute a 2- to 3-pound piece of tenderloin (filet mignon) for the chuck or brisket and reduce the cooking time to about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature is 125 to 130 degrees (medium-rare); you can cook it longer than that if you like.

CRANBERRY POT ROAST BY MICHELLE



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I make this for most of the Jewish holidays, but can work for any occasion. Can be frozen and reheated. Tastes even better the second day.

Provided by The Ethical Cook

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Pot Roast Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ cup red wine

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place beef chuck roast into the skillet and sear until browned on each side. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine tomato sauce, cranberry sauce, horseradish, mustard, cider vinegar, and red wine in a large pot or dutch oven and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place roast into the pot and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, 2 to 3 hours, basting and turning roast occasionally.
  • Place roast on a large platter. Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, increase heat to medium-high and allow the sauce to reduce to desired consistency. Slice the roast and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 122.7 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CRANBERRY POT ROAST



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I had heard a local restaurant was selling pot roast with cranberry gravy. One day I had some leftover cranberry barbecue sauce and decided to try it over pot roast. It turned out tender, flavorful and delicious!-Jim Ulberg, Elk Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion
6 whole cloves
1 cup water
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt and pepper; rub over roast. In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil. Cut onion in half and stick the cloves into it. Add onion, water, carrot and cinnamon to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, adding water if needed., Skim fat. Combine cranberry sauce and vinegar; pour over the roast. Cover and simmer 30-45 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Discard onion, cloves and cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

PERFECT POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Don't settle for boring, mediocre cranberry sauce this holiday season. Instead, serve your friends and family this amazing reboot of the traditional Thanksgiving relish. It goes great with holiday fare like turkey and everyday favorites like biscuits. Or you can even serve it with vanilla ice cream as a dessert! Jar or freeze your leftovers to enjoy this sauce year-round!

Provided by LaurenRae

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
2 cups turbinado sugar, or more to taste
1 ½ cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup water
¼ cup dark corn syrup (such as Karo®), or more to taste
2 tablespoons port wine, or more to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice, or more to taste
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon orange zest, divided
4 whole cloves
1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated, divided

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, corn syrup, port wine, lime juice, cinnamon sticks, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, cloves, and 1/4 the pomegranate seeds in a heavy pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Taste the sauce and add more sugar, corn syrup, or port wine if desired. Remove cloves or cinnamon if the taste is overpowering at this point and add more port wine or lime juice.
  • Continue to simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency is reached, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool, about 30 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves if still in sauce. Stir remaining pomegranate seeds into sauce and garnish with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 16.3 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

CRANBERRY POT ROAST



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This came from one of my aunts. It is so simple, and nobody will know that you used cranberry juice.

Provided by knitaholic

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 5h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 -4 lbs chuck roast
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (16 ounce) bottle cranberry juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Put roast in a pan that you can cover. Pour the juice in (enough to come up about 3/4 of the roast).
  • Sprinkle with onion soup mix.
  • Cover tightly with lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 250 degrees for about 5 hours.
  • If you want to add vegetables, do so the last hour or so.
  • The juices can be thickened to make a gravy (use whatever method you choose).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 959.2, Fat 67.2, SaturatedFat 27, Cholesterol 235.2, Sodium 914.7, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 16, Protein 63.2

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Cranberry and Pomegranate are two peas in a pod and make a spectacular sauce for turkey day! Really easy too. Cut pomegranates in half crosswise, hold cut side over a large bowl and tap the top of the fruit repeatedly with the back of a tablespoon. Seeds and juice will drop into bowl....magic! Make the cranberry sauce anhead of time and refrigerate, covered. Fold in the pomegranate seeds just before serving.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Berries

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 lbs fresh cranberries (6 cups)
2 cups sugar
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 cups fresh pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries with the sugar and pomegranate juice. Bring to a simmer and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Scrape the cranberry sauce into a bowl and let stand until cool, about 2 hours.
  • Fold in the pomegranate seeds and serve the sauce chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.5, Carbohydrate 97.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 84.5, Protein 1.5

CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Adding pomegranate juice takes this sauce to a different dimension, plus it's super-quick and easy to make ahead

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

250g fresh or frozen cranberries
85g demerara sugar
100ml pomegranate juice

Steps:

  • Tip all the ingredients into a pan and stir well to combine. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries start popping (about 5 mins for fresh cranberries or 8-10 mins for frozen) and turn into a runny sauce. Leave to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber

CRANBERRY POT ROAST



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Time 9h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package dry onion soup mix
Salt & Pepper
1 (3 pound) roast (chuck or tri-tip, well marbled)
4 Tablespoons butter, divided (olive oil can also be used instead)
1 (14 ounce) can cranberry sauce (whole cranberry or Jellied, both work great or 2 cups of homemade)
1/2 cup water
3 Tablespoons corn starch
Vegetables (optional) such as carrots, quartered onion, and quartered potatoes

Steps:

  • Sprinkle onion soup mix on bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle salt and pepper on each side of pot roast. Preheat a large skillet over stove to medium high heat. Once skillet is hot, add 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil. Once melted, add roast and sear on each side for approximately 2 minutes (depending on how hot your pan is). Add remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter before flipping roast. Place seared roast into crock pot over onion soup mix. Open can of cranberry sauce and gently blend it up in can. Then pour it over the pot roast. Add 1/2 cup of water and vegetables if doing vegetables. Cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 6 hours. F after sitting for 15 minutes or for a medium done pot roast it should reach 160Once cooked, remove from crock pot and allow to sit for 15 minutes. While allowing meat to rest, pour juices into a sauce pan. In a small bowl combine corn starch with 4 Tablespoons of water. Add this to meat juices. Cook over medium heat stirring until thickened. Pour over meat and serve.

POT ROAST WITH CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Sauce     Side     Roast     Stew     Cranberry

Yield Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
One 2- to 3-pound piece beef tenderloin (filet mignon)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sherry vinegar or good-quality wine vinegar
3/4 pound cranberries
1 orange
Cayenne

Steps:

  • Put the butter or oil in a casserole or skillet that can later be covered and turn the heat to medium-high. Put the sugar on a plate and dredge all surfaces of the meat in it; reserve the remaining sugar. When the butter foam subsides or the oil is hot, brown the meat on all sides, seasoning it with salt and pepper as it browns.
  • When the meat is nicely browned, add the vinegar and cook for a minute, stirring, then add the cranberries and remaining sugar and stir. Strip the zest from the orange (you can do it in broad strips, with a small knife or vegetable peeler) and add it to the pot; juice the orange and add the juice also, along with a pinch of cayenne. Turn the heat to low and cover; the mixture should bubble but not furiously.
  • Cook, turning the meat and stirring for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature is 125°F to 130°F (medium-rare); you can cook it longer if you like.
  • When the meat is done, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Turn off the heat and let the roast rest for a few minutes, then carve and serve, with the sauce.
  • A Note On Pot Roasts, Stews, and Other Braised Beef Dishes
  • Pot roast and its ilk are true no-brainers: since they are always cooked well done, timing is pretty flexible, and since they are cooked in a covered pot with liquid, neither source nor level of heat matters much.
  • You can cook a pot roast on top of the stove or in the oven, at a very low heat, something more moderate, or even quite high. You can even cook it in advance and reheat it, or cut the meat up before cooking and call it beef stew.
  • Tender cuts of beef, like sirloin and even tenderloin, will markedly reduce the cooking time but will not produce the same rich, silky sauce created by the tougher cuts. Thus inexpensive cuts like chuck and brisket are best-and you can use either one. Chuck becomes tender a little faster, but it is fattier; brisket becomes a little drier, but the sauce takes care of that, and it slices beautifully.
  • Remember that when you are browning the meat, a step called for in each of the following recipes, you should keep the heat high and not move the meat around. Only when it appears good and browned-really browned, not just colored-should you proceed to the next step.
  • The best part is that flavoring pot roast is no more than a matter of taste; you can hardly go wrong as long as the ingredients that go in the pot all appeal to you.

Tips:

  • Opt for a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum flavor and tenderness.
  • Thoroughly brown the roast on all sides before braising to create a rich, flavorful crust.
  • Use a combination of beef broth and red wine for a flavorful braising liquid.
  • Add aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions to the braising liquid for extra flavor.
  • Simmer the roast for at least 2 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • For a tangy and festive twist, add a splash of cranberry-pomegranate juice to the braising liquid.
  • Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This pot roast with cranberry-pomegranate sauce is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday meal or a special occasion. The combination of tender beef, tangy cranberry-pomegranate sauce, and flavorful vegetables creates a dish that is sure to impress your guests. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create this mouthwatering pot roast that will be the star of your next meal.

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