Pot 'n' Cot Roast

1. 1

   Trim fat from pot-roast and heat in Dutch oven or electric frying-pan to obtain 2 tbsp.

2. 2

   drippings.

3. 3

   Discard remaining fat.

4. 4

   Brown meat in drippings, on both sides.

5. 5

   Pour off drippings.

6. 6

   Drain apricots, reserving liquid to pour over beef.

7. 7

   Sprinkle onion, majoram, basil and pepper on both sides of beef.

8. 8

   Cover tightly and cook slowly 2 to 3 hours, until tender.

9. 9

   Add sherry and salt; cook uncovered 30 minutes or until liquid has cooked down to a syrup, basting meat frequently.

10. 10

    Place pot-roast on platter; spoon syrup over it.

11. 11

    (Any remaining syrup may be served as an accompaniment.)

12. 12

    Arrange apricots around pot-roast and garnish with parsley.

13. 13

    To serve, slice across the grain of meat.

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