whats the best cut of Roast to use in a crock pot? Sometimes mine is tough.?

Answer 1

I think you can use any cut of roast ina crock pot you just have to cook it on low for about 12 hours & any roast should be tender then

Answer 2

No, Sirloin is the best meat for the price. It is a little more than chuck, but it much more tender, esp in a crock pot. To get a better cut than sirloin you would have to pay a lot more per pound, a big price jump after sirloin. If you don't see a sirloin roast in the meat case tell the person at the counter that you need a bigger piece of sirloin to put in a crock pot (2 lbs?) and at better grocery stores they will be happy to go back and cut a bigger piece for you.

Answer 3

best cut of roast for the crock pot are the cheaper ones. expensive cuts like filet and sirloin get tough but with cheaper ones like chuck, the connective tissue breaks down if you cook it on low for a long time.

Answer 4

Probably everyone has their own way of cooking pot roast. To get it to "flake" - my favorite way too- it needs to cook long and very slowly. Here is what I do. I use an English roast, similar to chuck roast but leaner. They do look like big steaks about 2 -3 inches thick. I brown each side well in an iron skillet, then add about 1/2-1 inch of water, turn to lowewt heat, cover tightly and cook about 2 1/2 hrs. Some folks cook in a 325 oven instead of on the stove top. You can add halfed red potatoes, carrots cut in big chunks and quartered onions about half way thru. Watch to be sure there is a little water in the pan so it doesn't cook dry. Cook until very tender. Remove the meat and veggies and make fabulous gravy. I trim the meat well before cooking and drain off most of the fat before making the gravy. Ahh , comfort food at its finest.

Answer 5

I like the English Cut Roast. Mmmm.

Answer 6

you know when i do i roast i use a can of whole tomatoes when i stick the roast in the crock pot it always comes out tender know matter what type of roast you buy

Answer 7

The first answer is excellent but try it with a London Broil instead of "roast". :) It's wonderful.

Answer 8

I just did a rump roast in mine and it turned out great! It was a $13.00 roast, but it was good!

Answer 9

I think a chuck roast.

Answer 10

i use what ever is on sale chuck roast usually.....if it cooks for 8 hours...anything will be tender..i put tomatoe paste carrots potatoes and onion in mine wine if i have any left over>>>>>.lol