Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Yankee Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/8 lb (.1 kg). salt pork, cut into 1/8-inch dice; 4 lbs (1.8 kg). chuck roast; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced; 2 tsp (10 ml). whole thyme leaves; 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped parsley; 6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 medium yellow onions, peeled and cut in half; 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 6 potatoes, peeled and cut in half; 4 Tbsp (60 ml). butter; 4 Tbsp (60 ml). Kitchen Bouquet (optional)

Servings: persons

1/8 lb (.1 kg). salt pork, cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 lbs (1.8 kg). chuck roast
salt and pepper, to taste
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
2 tsp (10 ml). whole thyme leaves
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped parsley
6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 medium yellow onions, peeled and cut in half
1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 potatoes, peeled and cut in half
4 Tbsp (60 ml). butter
4 Tbsp (60 ml). Kitchen Bouquet (optional)

1
Heat a large Dutch oven, about 6 quarts (5675 ml) to 7 quarts (6625 ml).
2
Brown the salt pork.
3
Remove pork from pan, leaving fat in the pan.
4
Salt and pepper the chuck roast.
5
Brown it in the fat, on both sides, turning with a wooden fork or spatula as not to puncture the meat.
6
When brown, add 2 cups (475 ml) water to the pot.
7
Add bay leaf, garlic, thyme and parsley.
8
Cover and simmer slowly for 2 hours, keeping about 1 cup (225 ml) of water in the bottom of the pot.
9
Add carrots, onion, and turnip.
10
Cover and cook for 1/2 hour.
11
Watch that there is always a cup of water in the bottom of pot.
12
Add potatoes and cook until they are tender.
13
Watch the water.
14
Prepare a roux of the flour and butter by melting the butter in a small frying pan and stirring in the flour.
15
Cook for a few moments.
16
Remove the meat and vegetables from the pan and place on a serving platter.
17
Thicken the gravy with the roux stirring constantly.
18
Use as much or as little roux as you like.
19
The thickness of the gravy is up to you.
20
Correct the seasoning in the gravy and serve with the pot roast.
21
You may wish to darken the gravy with some Kitchen Bouquet.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/8 lb (.1 kg). salt pork, cut into 1/8-inch dice, 4 lbs (1.8 kg). chuck roast, salt and pepper, to taste, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Yankee Pot Roast 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.

Yankee Pot Roast

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