Pot Roast With Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce (Croc

Name: Pot Roast With Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup root beer (not diet); ⅓ cup barbecue sauce, hickory flavored preferably; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 3 -3 12 lbs cross-rib roasts; salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

¾ cup root beer (not diet)
⅓ cup barbecue sauce, hickory flavored preferably
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
3 -3 12 lbs cross-rib roasts
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
To make sauce, combine root beer, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, ginger, worcestershire sauce, garlic, cumin and chili powder in a small saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
3
Reduce heat to medium and let sauce boil gently for 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat.
5
(The sauce is very strong and concentrate at this point -- don't panic, it mellows out quite nicely once it's cooked in the beef juices).
6
Pat roast dry with paper towels.
7
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
8
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
9
Add roast and brown it on all sides.
10
Place in crock pot.
11
Arrange onion wedges around roast.
12
Cover and cook on low heating for 5 - 7 hours, or until cooked.
13
(Note: the original recipe stated 8 hours, but I found that it was over cooked for my liking, so use your own judgement).
14
Remove roast from crockpot.
15
Place on a cutting board and cover with tin foil and let rest.
16
Pour sauce into a medium saucepan.
17
Skim off as much fat as possible.
18
In another bowl, mix the cornstarch with equal amounts of cold water and stir until smooth.
19
Add to sauce and bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly until sauce has thickened slightly.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup root beer (not diet), ⅓ cup barbecue sauce, hickory flavored preferably, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh, and more.

Yes, Pot Roast With Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce (Crock Pot) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pot Roast With Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce (Crock Pot)

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