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Pot Roast with Tart Cherry-Black Pepper Sauce

Savory Pot Roast with Tart Cherry-Black Pepper Sauce Delight

A delicious Pot Roast with Tart Cherry-Black Pepper Sauce, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Well-trimmed for optimal texture
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with another high-heat oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Can use shallots for a milder flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best results
  • 1 cup Red Wine e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme may substitute
  • 2 medium Shallots Can replace with onions if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Adjust quantity to taste
For the Cherry Sauce
  • 2 cups Frozen Cherries Fresh may work, avoid dried
  • 1 cup Gorgonzola Cheese Can substitute with feta or goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
  2. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides with kosher salt.
  3. In a large Dutch oven, heat extra-virgin olive oil and sear the roast for 12-16 minutes.
  4. Add diced yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic.
  5. Pour in red wine and beef stock, add a sprig of thyme, and return the seared roast.
  6. Nestle shallots into the pot and sprinkle with black pepper, then bake for about 2 hours.
  7. For the cherry sauce, heat frozen cherries in a saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Once the pot roast is tender, let it rest, slice, and serve over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Select a well-marbled chuck roast for richer flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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