POT ROAST WITH CRANBERRIES
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
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.
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Princess Ana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pot roast turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.
THUNDERPICKLE07
[email protected]This pot roast was a little dry. I think I cooked it for too long.
gaming donya
[email protected]I didn't have any cranberries on hand, so I used raisins instead. It was still delicious!
Shanice Gerald
[email protected]This pot roast was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
MrsBipolar _Khanyile
[email protected]I made this pot roast in my slow cooker and it was so easy. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender.
asemahle banzi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pot roast turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
unoka Olise
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pot roast, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!
SHANTO MAHIN
[email protected]This was the best pot roast I've ever had. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the cranberries added a perfect touch of sweetness.
brutal rugby
[email protected]I made this pot roast for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Fuaad Cabdi
[email protected]This pot roast was a hit with my family! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the cranberries added a delicious tartness. I will definitely be making this again.