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DerHusker
12-26-2020, 05:41 PM
Many of you might remember that both my wife and I are on Weight Watchers right now. We both agreed to throw caution to the wind for Christmas Eve dinner. My wife’s favorite meal is Pot Roast so when I asked her what she wanted me to make, this is what she wanted. Now My version is slightly different that some that I’ve seen out there, but this was absolutely delicious and was so worth the temporary indulgence.

I got this huge and beautiful 5.76 lb. Chuck Roast at my local Winco. Who knew they had this nice of a cut of Chuck and for only $4.98 a lb. (Cheaper than on sale at most of my local markets)
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When I said huge, I mean “Huge!”
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I generously coated it with salt, fresh ground black pepper and then patted in a coating of flour. I then placed it out on my counter and let it come up to room temperature.
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While that was happening, I gathered up most of the rest of ingredients. (Note: I ended up not adding the pearl onions)
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This piece of meat was so big I had to buy a larger D.O. just so it would fit. When the meat was ready, I melted 2 tbsps. of ghee and let it get smoking hot. I then placed in the roast and listened to it sizzle.
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Once it had formed a crust, I flipped it over.
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While that side was browning, I got out the veggies I had cut up the night before.
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Next I browned the edges.
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I then removed it
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and poured in some mirepoix and let this start to sweat.
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I then added some flour and mixed it in.
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Now I poured in 1 - 750 ml. bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon to deglaze the pot.
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Next, I placed in the tomato paste, 2 tsps. of beef base, 1 cup of water, 2 cut up onions, 2 bay leaves, 6 sprigs of fresh Thyme and 4 sprigs of fresh Rosemary.
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I then put on the lid and put this into my kamado preheated to 250 degrees.
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While this was slow cooking, I brought out the carrots, celery and shallots.
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After approximately 2 hours and put in the carrots, celery and shallots and cooked this another 1.5 hours.
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I check the meat to see if it was ready and it was. I removed the meat to a large 16” x 10” platter.
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I then scooped out most of the veggies into a large 11” bowl.
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I had already brought out the other side dishes of mashed potatoes and Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Delicata Squash w/ Bacon Cranberry Pomegranate Dressing.

See link: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288516

Now we ate out on our patio that night, so that we could try to conform with our states mandated regulations, so we used paper plates that night. This was my plate.
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After dinner we all went into the living room and opened gifts and took some pictures.

Here’s a couple of our dogs. Our dog Lady.
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Our other dog, Husker, was making merry that night.
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On Christmas day my wife and I ate indoors, and this was my plate.
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To say this was delicious is an understatement. One of the best meals I’ve had in quite some time. The meat was fall apart tender. (I served it up with tongs, no fork or knives required) The gravy was thick and beefy. The carrots were soft but not mushy. This may well be my new favorite meal!

Thanks for looking.

Stingerhook
12-26-2020, 05:45 PM
Good lord that looks delicious.

Titch
12-26-2020, 05:58 PM
looks very good, a genuine tummy warmer

gengle
12-26-2020, 06:00 PM
Fark yeah!

tom b
12-26-2020, 06:08 PM
Awesome DH! We had the same it was a hit here too

thirdeye
12-26-2020, 06:10 PM
This does not happen very often, but I'm at a loss for words. :clap::clap2:

TravelingJ
12-26-2020, 06:34 PM
You had me at a Milwaukee tape measure, and it was worth staying till the end. Looks fantastic!

StevieR
12-26-2020, 06:56 PM
Wow!

I can't tell you how many folks do not know to coat with flour before searing it in the pan, well done sir.

frognot
12-26-2020, 07:00 PM
Mighty fine meal!

DerHusker
12-26-2020, 11:45 PM
Good lord that looks delicious.
Thank you Marty. I can't say it enough time! It was Delicious!
looks very good, a genuine tummy warmer
Thank you Titch.
Fark yeah!
Thank you Greg.

DerHusker
12-26-2020, 11:49 PM
Awesome DH! We had the same it was a hit here too
Thank youTom. I saw that and all I can say is great minds think alike! :becky:


This does not happen very often, but I'm at a loss for words. :clap::clap2:
Thank you Wayne. Thank you very much!
You had me at a Milwaukee tape measure, and it was worth staying till the end. Looks fantastic!
Thank you Justin. You saw that did you. :bow:

DerHusker
12-26-2020, 11:56 PM
Wow!

I can't tell you how many folks do not know to coat with flour before searing it in the pan, well done sir.
Thank you sdr
Mighty fine meal!
Thank you Charles

Al Czervik
12-27-2020, 05:15 AM
Killer cook, DH... I could put myself into a coma feasting on this plate! :clap:

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Pot roast is on the regular rotation at the Czervik hacienda too...

ModelMaker
12-27-2020, 07:17 AM
Pretty, Good.
Ed

Big George's BBQ
12-27-2020, 09:18 AM
OUTSTANDING Pot Roast is one of my fav meals Unfortunately my better half does not think that way

DerHusker
12-27-2020, 12:25 PM
Killer cook, DH... I could put myself into a coma feasting on this plate! :clap:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50761509772_4a351cc70c_b.jpg

Pot roast is on the regular rotation at the Czervik hacienda too...
Thank you Mongo
Pretty, Good.
Ed
Thank you Ed
OUTSTANDING Pot Roast is one of my fav meals Unfortunately my better half does not think that way
Thank you George

ronbrad62
12-27-2020, 05:13 PM
It may be difficult to go back to WW after a meal like that. (Indulging is the path to the Dark Side). That is a fantastic looking meal and it's only once a year, I say DO IT!

ShadowDriver
12-27-2020, 05:24 PM
Good lord that looks delicious.

This!!!

Amen.

ssv3
12-27-2020, 06:48 PM
Outstanding as usual Jeff! Merry Christmas!

DerHusker
12-28-2020, 03:06 PM
It may be difficult to go back to WW after a meal like that. (Indulging is the path to the Dark Side). That is a fantastic looking meal and it's only once a year, I say DO IT!Thank you Ron but we've already started back on WW. We didn't lose any weight last week. We didn't gain any either so we'll call that a win!

This!!!

Amen.
Thank you Marc. Your right, it was so good it was almost a religious experience!:angel:
Outstanding as usual Jeff! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Sako. Merry Christmas to you as well.