Pot Roast Question??

Question

When I cook pot roast it always seems to come out dry. Any advice on how to keep it moist?

Answer 1

try covering it and maybe basting it may help out as well

Answer 2

I start by searing the roast in a skillet. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet until it's very hot. Add the roast and cook it for a few minutes on each side to brown it. Then depending on the size of the roast, I add:

2 to 4 cups of water to the roasting pan;
1 beef bullion cube per cup of water;
and I cover the whole thing with aluminum foil during roasting.

Searing the meat before roasting helps hold in it's internal moisture, plus the foil helps hold in the moisture from the added water. The beef bullion cubes help flavor the meat and the liquid. The liquid can then be used to make a gravy or au jus to serve with the meat, after straining off the excess fat.

Answer 3

Wjen your making a Pot Roast, you want to definitly season well, and try searing it first, that's brownng it on top of the stove first, then put it into the oven, you'll wanna cut some onion, carrots, peppers, and mushrooms, and some potatoes to go in your pan too, You can add about a can of beef broth to your pan, for a gravy latter, your gonna cover the pan, and put it in a preheated oven of about 300 degrees for about 1 and 1/2 -2 hours, unless you want it a bit rare, and it should come out nice and moist. Happy eating.

Answer 4

I cook mine in the oven, and my pot roasts rock! Put just a little bit of water in your pan, quarter cup or so should do it, be sure your foil is on fairly snug, and cook it on a lower temp and for much longer. I think you're rushing yours. Try a temp of around 250 or so for at least 4 hours - longer is better. I give myself 6 to 8 hours for mine, and you can always reduce the temp as you go if you think you are "overcooking" it.

Turn down the heat and cook it longer is probably all you need. Well, and some foil!

Answer 5

Roast Beef!

Answer 6

Mmmmmmm pot roast!

Pour some red wine in the pot, any cheapo stuff is fine, and cook covered. Pour in more wine than you think you need, maybe half a bottle. Not to worry, the alcohol cooks off.

What time should I come over?

Answer 7

Yes. Next time do this. Rinse your roast and then line your pan with plenty of foil. Once you are done seasoning your roast cover the whole thing with foil. You can also put vegies in like potatos and such. When it's done cooking, you have a whole meal.

Answer 8

I agree with the crockpot...and use beef broth to cover your roast...comes out nice and tender after 6-8 hours.

Answer 9

I find cooking it in crock pot helps keep meat moist. I add small amount of water, "Tones Beef Base", and red wine along with garlic, salt, pepper, chopped onion. Of course, can also add carrots and potatoes. I usually add whole mushrooms.

Answer 10

I brown my roast on both sides then place in a cooking bag. Now I am hungry just thinking about it.

Answer 11

You gotta have a tight fitting lid.Put water in bottom of pan.Check every 30 minutes to make sure it still has water in it.If you have to use foil then check a little sooner then 30 minutes.