Never had much luck with these, always came out dry. But this time I tried something different. Took slivered fresh garlic and covered it on the none "fat" side with pieces of salt cured 'fat back' and tied the whole mess tightly. Put it on my Farberware Indoor Smokeless Indoor Grill with rotisserie. It turned out great. Much more juicy than usual and great flavor
Bottom round roast
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I just did a "cola marinated" sirloin tip roast. Seared the roast in my Staub Cocotte dutch oven, added a can of coke, a bottle of chili sauce, 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper and baked it for 3 hours....it was DELISH!!!
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Round is one of those lean cuts of beef better braised or pressure cooked instead of dry roasted. We used to enjoy top round steaks, sprinkled with Adolph's tenderizer and grilled; delicious, tender and moist if grilled to no more than medium.
I have found
That bottom round is best when cooked low and slow. Fat side up. If you get a piece large enough you can cook it to the desired doness. (rare, med. etc)
That bottom round is best when cooked low and slow. Fat side up. If you get a piece large enough you can cook it to the desired doness. (rare, med. etc)
polkanut
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I agree,
A slow cooker is best for these cuts of meat.
A slow cooker is best for these cuts of meat.
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My ex-boss made either a pork or beef roast with veggies in the crock pot and used a bottle of V8 juice instead of water. She brought me a bowl to work and it was delicious. I've never made it because I'm the only one that likes V8 juice. But I'm going to someday.
I've never made it because I'm the only one that lik
When you are using V8 juice in some preperation like this roast for example, all the flavors will meld, change, etc, not to mention nicely flavor the roast. I would assume the flavors will have changed enough after cooking, that you or others who don't like it, would not be able to tell it was originally V8 juice.
Kevin
When you are using V8 juice in some preperation like this roast for example, all the flavors will meld, change, etc, not to mention nicely flavor the roast. I would assume the flavors will have changed enough after cooking, that you or others who don't like it, would not be able to tell it was originally V8 juice.
Kevin
V8 Juice
I never thought of using that. Normally I use seltzer water in slow cooking and I think it brings out a better flavor than regular tap water. But I am going to try V8 next time.
I never thought of using that. Normally I use seltzer water in slow cooking and I think it brings out a better flavor than regular tap water. But I am going to try V8 next time.
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V8 Juice
I have used V8 juice in my crockpot on beef, pork, and chicken for years. It is very delicious. I learned this trick when I was going to Weight Watchers back in the early 70's. It was called "Mock Barbecue." I lost 70 pounds, ate and drank whatever I wanted, and kept that 70 pounds off for 7 years. During those 7 years I partied my arse off, quit my job, and went to college. I just assumed I'd be slim and fit for the rest of my life...then...one day all 70 pounds, plus about 20 pounds more, popped back on.
I have used V8 juice in my crockpot on beef, pork, and chicken for years. It is very delicious. I learned this trick when I was going to Weight Watchers back in the early 70's. It was called "Mock Barbecue." I lost 70 pounds, ate and drank whatever I wanted, and kept that 70 pounds off for 7 years. During those 7 years I partied my arse off, quit my job, and went to college. I just assumed I'd be slim and fit for the rest of my life...then...one day all 70 pounds, plus about 20 pounds more, popped back on.
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I agree with you Kevin. What my boss gave me didn't even taste like V8, to me it was more a plain tomato taste, but it sure was delicious. I'm going to make it sometime myself, and if no one else eats it, that leaves more for me to eat, LOL.
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Jim, how much V8 juice did you use?
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Jim,
My wife uses V-8 when she makes chili and sloppy joes, and it's awesome! It blends with the beef flavors, seasonings, and adds another dimension to the overall flavor.
Is that Whirlpool wringer yours? Nice looking machine.
My wife uses V-8 when she makes chili and sloppy joes, and it's awesome! It blends with the beef flavors, seasonings, and adds another dimension to the overall flavor.
Is that Whirlpool wringer yours? Nice looking machine.
Low And Slow
Was reading over on Chowhound.com how many do beef roasts at 225F for long periods in their oven. Apparently some famous cook or whatever "invented" the technique or at least introduced it to the masses and it's been off to the races ever since.
Those whom follow the method clam it allows roasts to reach a desired level of doneness (medium rare for instance) totally throughout. Rather than say having various levels of done from the surface to the center.
Rarely do we eat beef much less roasts so haven't tried this method.
Was reading over on Chowhound.com how many do beef roasts at 225F for long periods in their oven. Apparently some famous cook or whatever "invented" the technique or at least introduced it to the masses and it's been off to the races ever since.
Those whom follow the method clam it allows roasts to reach a desired level of doneness (medium rare for instance) totally throughout. Rather than say having various levels of done from the surface to the center.
Rarely do we eat beef much less roasts so haven't tried this method.
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Brazing with Beer
I have made many tasty roast with gravy using beer. I brown the meat on all sides in my pressure cooker, season using Tony Chachere's seasoning, the add a can of beer then apply the sealing lid and cook under pressure about 25 min. depending on the size of the roast. Always get compliments.
I have made many tasty roast with gravy using beer. I brown the meat on all sides in my pressure cooker, season using Tony Chachere's seasoning, the add a can of beer then apply the sealing lid and cook under pressure about 25 min. depending on the size of the roast. Always get compliments.
I have made many tasty roast with gravy using beer.
Hey Russell, what type of beer do you use? Is it a "normal" beer like Bud or Coors or.............. or do you use an "amber ale" or "stout" to add more flavor?
Thanks!
Kevin
Hey Russell, what type of beer do you use? Is it a "normal" beer like Bud or Coors or.............. or do you use an "amber ale" or "stout" to add more flavor?
Thanks!
Kevin
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"Is that Whirlpool wringer yours? Nice looking machine."
Sadly no, it isn't it was on either Craigslist or eBay a few months ago, and I saved the picture, it is a beauty.
Low and Slow is how my mother did her roast before we got a crock pot. She had her mother's blue porcelain roaster.
In the summer time when it would be to hot to use the oven she would heavily wrap the roast and vegetables, with a can of PBR, and cook it on the grill.
Sadly no, it isn't it was on either Craigslist or eBay a few months ago, and I saved the picture, it is a beauty.
Low and Slow is how my mother did her roast before we got a crock pot. She had her mother's blue porcelain roaster.
In the summer time when it would be to hot to use the oven she would heavily wrap the roast and vegetables, with a can of PBR, and cook it on the grill.
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Beer Brazed Beef
I usually use Miller or Budwiser, nothing special.
I usually use Miller or Budwiser, nothing special.
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The bottom of our fridge was always beer, usually PBR for mom, and Budweiser and Schlitz for friends that would come over on weekends for cookouts. Mom also made a wonder homemade beer batter for catfish, onion rings, rocky mountain oysters (Yuck), and mushrooms.
Beer For Beef or Batter
Is a great way to use up "skunky" beer one is told.
Since one does not drink beer have no idea what skunky or any other type tastes like. *LOL*
Will have to ask Onslow!
Is a great way to use up "skunky" beer one is told.
Since one does not drink beer have no idea what skunky or any other type tastes like. *LOL*
Will have to ask Onslow!
