Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Perfect Crock-Pot Roast

    I don't know about you, but one of my favorite meals is Roast, potatoes, and carrots.  Our family likes it so much that we have it once a week, usually for Sunday Lunch.  Growing up, my mother always cooked the roast in the oven but my preferred method is the crock-pot.  I prepare everything and get it on right before we go to bed on Saturday night on low and it is ready for Sunday lunch.





Crock-Pot Roast & Fixin's

 Roast (we prefer rump or arm roasts)    
1 Onion (we prefer yellow or white)
 potatoes (enough for your family)
carrots (enough for your family)
                                  Salt & pepper, to taste                                    
 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
                      1 pkt. brown gravy mix                          

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Rump roast


Perfect crock-pot roast, how to cook roast in the crock-pot, how to cook roast in the slow cooker, Sunday dinner ideas, slow cooker meals, crock-pot dinners


Perfect crock-pot roast, how to cook roast in the crock-pot, how to cook roast in the slow cooker, Sunday dinner ideas, slow cooker meals, crock-pot dinners
                  

Perfect crock-pot roast, how to cook roast in the crock-pot, how to cook roast in the slow cooker, Sunday dinner ideas, slow cooker meals, crock-pot dinners

  
 Peel your potatoes and carrots.  As you peel the potatoes, place them in a bowl full of water to prevent them from turning brown.  Slice your potatoes.  We like ours cut into fourths lengthwise but others prefer chunks.  
Perfect crock-pot roast, how to cook roast in the crock-pot, how to cook roast in the slow cooker, Sunday dinner ideas, slow cooker meals, crock-pot dinners

     Now, slice your carrots.  We slice the carrots the same way we do the potatoes.  Place the carrots and potatoes into the crock-pot.  Lightly salt & pepper them.  Add in 1/4 cup water.  Place your roast on top of the vegetables.  Open the gravy packet and pour on top of the roast and then pour the Worcestershire sauce over the gravy.  It is okay if some of the dry gravy remains.  As the roast cooks, it will liquify.  Salt & pepper the roast.  Finally, peel the onion and cut it in half.  Take 3-4 outer layer sections and lay across the roast for flavor.  Put the lid on the crock-pot and cook on low over night (8-10 hours).  I have let mine cook up to 12 hours and it was still perfect.  


    If you like cooking meals in the crock pot, check these out too:  Complete Chicken Dinner in the Crock Pot and  Turkey Breast Cooked in the Crock Pot.

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27 comments:

  1. Yummy! I have one in freezer was gonna smoke on the grill. But I may just have other plans, Hehe.

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    1. Amber, I have never smoked one on the grill before. I bet that is a great way to do it. I'll have to put it on my to-do list. :-)

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  2. I know what I'll be making soon.

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  3. Yum!! Found you on November Blog Hop. I'm having roast tonight! Love your blog.

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    1. Deb, thank you for stopping by. I so much appreciate you and your comments!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. Checked out your Citrus salad, it looks so yummy and refreshing!

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  5. I would like to invite you to join me at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week! http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/11/clever-chicks-blog-hop-10.html

    I hope you can make it!
    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick

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    1. Kathy, thanks for stopping by and for inviting me to your blog hop. I will definitely attend and will put it on my list to do every week! Would love for you to follow my blog either here or on facebook and will return the favor!
      Melody

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  6. I love a roast too. It makes me feel old fashioned and all homemakerish. Thanks for linking up with us at No Ordinary Blog Hop. Every blessing, Kelly

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    1. Kelly, I would love to have a roast every Sunday but they are so darned expensive any more that I only buy one or two a month now. They are so yummy! Thanks for allowing me to link up again!

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  7. Melody...love cooking my pot roast in the crock pot. So, easy and makes the house smell so tasty. Thank you for sharing your delish recipe at WJIM. Have a blessed week.

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    1. I agree. I love the smell and the taste is even better. Going to put another one in the crock pot tonight so we can have it for lunch tomorrow. I can't wait!

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  8. My husband would love this! I'm a new follower from www.abundantjoy04.blogspot.com

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    1. Tonya, thank you for stopping by. Heading to your blog now!

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  9. Yum!! I always do the potatoes in chunks and they never seem to get as mushy as I would like them... I'll have to try cutting them into sticks! Thanks for sharing.
    Kristen @ Trial and Error Homemaking

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    1. Kristen, thank you for stopping by. Went and read your blog. Love how you freeze the onions!

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  10. I am ALWAYS looking for great crock pot recipes. This looks great! Erin

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    1. Erin, thank you so very much. I have several listed on my "recipes" page and will post more in the future. If you ever have a request, please be sure to let me know!

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  11. That does look good! I'm making a roast in the crockpot today. It makes Friday night dinner and basketball go much better.

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    1. Barb, thanks! I love it myself. Have a great weekend!

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  12. Hello!
    I found you from the Mop it up Mondays link up. I would love to have you come share your post with my readers over at Sassy Little Lady’s Show and Tell Saturday. Hope to see you there!

    Kathie
    http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday

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    1. Kathie, thank you so much for the invite. I will definitely link up with you tomorrow and every week!

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  13. We love pot roast! So comforting, especially in the winter! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Love seeing new faces. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM

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