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Apple Cider Pot Roast

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful pot roast infused with apple cider, herbs, and tender vegetables for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 3-5 pounds Chuck Roast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt ((divided))
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 stick Butter ((divided))
  • 2 jumbo Sweet Onions ((chopped))
  • 4 cloves Garlic ((minced))
  • 4 large sprigs Thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dried Sage
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried & crushed)
  • 1 large Bay Leaf
  • 1 6-inch Cinnamon Stick (or small pinches cinnamon powder)
  • 5 Whole Cloves Cloves (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 ½ cups Apple Cider ((divided))
  • 1 large Apple
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes ((optional))
  • 1 pound Baby Carrots ((optional))
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (divided)
  • ¼ cup Apple Cider (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (or to taste)

Instructions 

  • Season the chuck roast with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned, then set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add herbs, cinnamon, cloves, tomato paste, and cook briefly.
  • Deglaze with apple cider, add broth, and return the roast. Cover and simmer for 3 hours until tender.
  • Add potatoes and carrots, cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the roast, thicken the sauce with flour and butter, then serve sliced with vegetables and sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the roast rest before slicing. Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pot Roast