Best 20 Pot Roast With Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Pot roast with cranberry sauce is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is braised in a flavorful broth until it is fall-apart tender, and the cranberry sauce adds a sweet and tart flavor that complements the beef perfectly. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Serve pot roast with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

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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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

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 :

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.

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY ROAST



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This is a family favorite! Simple but absolutely delicious roast! It makes a fantastic gravy that complements the roast and goes great with mashed potatoes!

Provided by ATLANTAKIM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place onion soup mix in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place roast in the slow cooker, and top with cranberry sauce.
  • Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low.
  • Remove roast, and set aside. Set slow cooker to High. Whisk together butter and flour, and slowly mix into the liquid remaining in the slow cooker to create a thick gravy. Serve with the roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 531.8 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

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.

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY PORK ROAST



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This is a slow cooker recipe that my sweet mother-in-law gave to us and is absolutely wonderful!

Provided by gtmecheng

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 6h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup cranberry juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
salt to taste
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place pork roast in a slow cooker. Mash cranberry sauce in a bowl; stir in sugar, cranberry juice, mustard, cloves, and salt. Pour cranberry mixture over pork roast.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Transfer roast to a plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Skim fat from cranberry mixture in slow cooker. Measure 2 cups of cranberry mixture, adding water if necessary. Pour into saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk cold water with cornstarch until pasty; pour into cranberry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve alongside pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 58.7 g

POT ROAST WITH CRANBERRIES



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There's more to the cranberry than sauce, you know, and this simple roast is happy, yet unexpected, proof. Its preparation is as simple as can be: generously dust the meat with sugar then sear in a skillet. Once browned, toss in a bag of cranberries, orange peel, orange juice, a good half cup of sherry vinegar and a pinch of cayenne. Cover and simmer until tender. It's a lively, perfectly-balanced, cold-weather meal. It also makes a mercifully easy Christmas main.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 2-pound piece beef tenderloin, or 3-pound piece chuck or brisket
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sherry vinegar or good wine vinegar
1 12-ounce bag cranberries
1 orange
Cayenne, to taste

Steps:

  • Put butter or oil in a casserole or skillet with a lid, and turn heat to medium-high. Put sugar on a plate, and dredge meat in it on all sides; reserve remaining sugar. When butter foam subsides or oil is hot, brown meat on all sides, seasoning it with salt and pepper as it browns.
  • When meat is nicely browned, add vinegar, and cook a minute, stirring, then add cranberries and remaining sugar, and stir. Strip zest from orange (you can do it in broad strips, with a small knife or vegetable peeler), and add it to pot; juice orange, and add juice also, along with a pinch of cayenne. Turn heat to low, and cover pan; mixture should bubble but not furiously.
  • Cook, turning meat and stirring about every 30 minutes. Tenderloin will be medium-rare in about 1 hour, or when its internal temperature is 125 to 130 degrees; cook it longer if you want it more done. Chuck or brisket will take 2 hours or longer; it is done when tender. Taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Turn off heat, and let roast rest for a few minutes, then carve and serve, with sauce.

CRANBERRY PORK ROAST



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"Guests rave about this tender roast, and I love preparing it because it's so simple," relates Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa, Arizona. "The gravy is delicious over creamy mashed potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place pork roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mash cranberry sauce; stir in the sugar, cranberry juice, mustard and cloves. Pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove roast and keep warm. Skim fat from juices. Pour into a 2-cup measuring cup; add water if necessary to measure 2 cups. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt. Serve with sliced pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

INSTANT POT® CRANBERRY-THYME POT ROAST



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Cranberry sauce and fresh thyme infuse this beef pot roast with sweet and savory flavors. It makes a wonderful gravy that is perfect with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Provided by Tammy Lynn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Pot Roast Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 1/2) pound boneless beef chuck roast
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large onion, cut into chunks
4 sprigs fresh thyme, or more to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function; pour olive oil into the pot. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper and sear in the hot oil until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a plate.
  • Stir garlic into the pot and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in beef broth and scrape up all bits that have stuck to the pan. Stir in cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Place roast into the sauce and spoon some sauce over the top. Place onion and thyme around and on top of the roast.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, at least 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Transfer roast to a serving plate. Remove onions and thyme sprigs from the pot. Select Saute function. Mix cornstarch and water together in a bowl and stir into the pot; let simmer until gravy starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Serve gravy with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 217.2 mg, Sugar 11 g

BEEF ROAST WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



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I can easily get this robust recipe ready in the morning and let it cook all day so that it's ready for dinner when I get home at night. The hearty beef dish is also good for the weekends when we want to spend time outdoors or on day trips.-Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cranberry juice
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Add carrots and onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Spoon vegetables around roast; add cranberry juice, 3/4 cup water, cranberries, vinegar, thyme and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Using a slotted spoon, remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring cooking juices to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

MOIST CRANBERRY PORK ROAST



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I love to serve this tender, flavorful pork to guests. You don't have to toil away in the kitchen to prepare it, yet it tastes like a gourmet meal. -Kimberley Scasny, Douglasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half and place in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CROCK POT CRANBERRY PORK ROAST



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This is a recipe from Taste of Home that I tinkered with. You will love serving this tender melt in your mouth roast. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Pork

Time 22m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs boneless pork loin roast
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place roast in slow cooker.
  • In medium bowl mash cranberry sauce;stir in sugar, juice, mustard and cloves.
  • Pour over roast. Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove roast and keep warm. Skim fat from juices.
  • Measure 2 cups of the cooking liquid adding water if necessary;pour in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and thicken with mixture of cornstarch and water.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve with sliced pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.1, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 97, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 24.4, Protein 36.6

CRANBERRY POT ROAST BRISKET



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A simple and unusual way to prepare a pot roast or brisket. Let your guests "guess" the "secret" ingredient.

Provided by ejnei

Categories     Meat

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs beef brisket or 2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs pot roast
garlic salt
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle meat with garlic salt.
  • Mix onion soup, cranberry sauce and water.
  • Cover and simmer 2-3 hours or until tender.
  • Can be made in crockpot.
  • Cook until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1085.3, Fat 75.9, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 207.4, Sodium 998.5, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 44.9, Protein 49

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.

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

CROCK POT CRANBERRY ROAST



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When you live in the Pacific NW, you look for more ways to use cranberries. Just 4 ingredients make this tasty roast. I usually double the sauce, as we like lots of it.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1/3 cup French dressing
1 onion, sliced
3 lbs beef roast

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and onion.
  • Place meat in crock pot and cover with sauce mix. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.6, Fat 50.7, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 272.3, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 31.6, Protein 42.1

CRANBERRY-DIJON PORK ROAST



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Five everyday ingredients are all you need for this sweet and tangy pork roast. -Mary-Ellen Steele, Bristol, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
1 envelope golden onion soup mix
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown roast in butter on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix. Add cranberry sauce to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over roast., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast to a serving platter; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Stir mustard into cooking juices. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CROCK POT CRANBERRY PORT PORK ROAST



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Make and share this Crock Pot Cranberry Port Pork Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Pork

Time 7h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2-3 lbs boneless pork loin roast
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup port wine or 1/3 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 small lemon, thinly sliced
1/3 cup golden seedless raisins
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons candied ginger, diced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
rice, cooked

Steps:

  • Put the roast in slow cooker.
  • Mix in a bowl, cranberry sauce, port, and sugar.
  • Stir in lemon, raisins, garlic, ginger, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over roast Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or until meat is 170°F.
  • Remove roast and keep warm Measure 3 cups of cooking juices and pour into saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • In a cup dissolve cornstarch in cold water.
  • Stir into saucepan.
  • Cook, stirring until thickened.
  • Slice roast and serve over rice with sauce on top.

Tips:

  • Choose a chuck roast or rump roast for a flavorful and tender pot roast.
  • Sear the roast in a hot skillet before braising to develop a rich, caramelized crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a flavorful and colorful pot roast, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Add a cup of red wine or beef broth to the braising liquid for extra flavor.
  • Cook the pot roast on low heat for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Pot roast with cranberry sauce is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a pot roast that is fall-apart tender, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.

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