I put a 3.5 lb. roast in my crock pot on top of cut up potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery and added one cup of water mixed w/ roast seasoning. The roast is not in the water at all b/c the veggies are taking up most of the bottom of the crock pot. So, do I need to add more water or will the roast cook well like it is? I want a tender roast w/ some juice/gravy in the bottom that the veggies have soaked in. Thanks in advance for your advice.........
2007-03-22 07:22:52 · 13 answers · asked by B 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I browned the roast on both sides before placing it in the crock pot.
2007-03-22 07:23:22 · update #1
What cut of meat is the roast?
Some cuts need lots of moisture to help break down the tough fibers into collagen found in the meat.
Hence, braising is done.
My main concern is that over time, the meat will actually dry out if not in the liquid. You've probably seen that before when you have a bit of something sticking out of the cooking liquid when you get home.
I think you should put the roast in first and the veggies on top.
2007-03-22 07:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you are on slow, good idea for the veggies in the bottom liquid as they rarely cook at the same rate but that will help. No more water needed. The idea of a crock pot is to use pretty much the natural juices available in the meat and veggies. Yours will be fine so don't worry.
2007-03-22 14:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by lindalousmile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is going to be awesome! But next time, you may want to decrease the amount of water. In crock pot cooking you only need about 1/4 cup of liquid for a roast, and you will also need less seasonings than you would use in other cooking methods.
2007-03-22 14:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by darth_momm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience the roast will take a lot longer to cook than the veggies. I'd put the roast on the bottom and get the veggies out of the water. That's just how I do it I'm not sure how yours will turn out I'm afraid that your veggies will turn into mush. Good luck
2007-03-22 14:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by upallniteowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LISTEN I do it just like that all the time. Don't even worry It's gonna melt in your mouth. Your veggies are suppose to be on the bottom. Everythings gonna be great...If you research this online you'll see that the veggies go on the bottom and the heat and rising moisture will cook your roast to perfection. Meat always comes out tender if cooked all day in a slow cooker, I don't care what in the pot.
2007-03-22 15:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by chesney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be fine, because the water will have a "green house" effect and go up to the top and then fall back down on the roast and other stuff. So, I think yes, your roast will be tender.
On another note, cook it all day on 'Low' while you go about your other business(around 8 hours) and it will come out very tender.
2007-03-22 14:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by Maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to say if the roast will be tender. I would make a lil crater in the midle of the pot so the roast will be somewhat submerged in the water. You can always stir the veggies every now and then to ensure they cook evenly.
2007-03-22 14:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by coonass198 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put the roast in first then cook up to the last 1/2 hr and then add the vegetables, they will stay firmer that way. I would add more water, it will help tenderize the meat and you will get a better tasting gravy.
2007-03-22 14:59:03 · answer #8 · answered by Global warming ain't cool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the roast will still be tender but the veggies will be really soggy. You may want to think about taking them out from the bottom. No more water needed.
2007-03-22 14:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be tender if the crockpot has a good heavy lid . Steam works better than water for making a tender roast (because it doesn't take the fat out). Just make sure you don't overcook it.
2007-03-22 14:33:30 · answer #10 · answered by ringoagain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋