Why does Pot Roast have strings tied on them?

Question

I see cooks on TV tie strings to their Pot Roast before putting it in the oven. Why do they do this?

Answer 1

You may be talking more about a rump roast.

By tying the strings around it it causes the meat not to split therefore cooking at a more even temperature...

Plus making a nice presentation at the table.

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Answer 2

When fat and gristle is removed the roast is not a solid piece. The string holds it together.

Answer 3

it is because the meat is normally the cheaper cut and if it is not tied it will fall apart and cook unevenly may be some parts will be over cooked .thats why pot roasts are cooked slowly to tenderise the meat

Answer 4

Um, My mother does this too. Maybe to squeeze all the juice out to make it less fattening?I don't know, i never really thought about it!
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Answer 5

to keep it together makes it easy to carve;