Southern-Style Well-Seasoned Roast (Beef or Pork)

Slow-cooked, fall-apart tender, and seasoned to perfection

Ingredients:

• 1 (3-4 lb) beef chuck roast or pork shoulder

• 3 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tbsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp onion powder

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 cups beef or chicken broth

• 1 cup red wine (or water)

• 1 onion, sliced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 carrots, cut into chunks

• 3-4 small potatoes, cut into quarters

Instructions:

1. Season the roast – Rub the roast generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and cayenne (if using). Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the top and rub everything in real good. Let it marinate for at least an hour (overnight is even better!).

2. Sear for flavor – In a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).

3. Layer the flavors – Add sliced onions and minced garlic around the roast, then pour in broth and red wine.

4. Add the veggies – Toss in carrots and potatoes around the roast.

5. Slow cook to perfection – Cover and bake at 300°F for 3-4 hours (or cook in a slow cooker on LOW for 8 hours) until the meat is fall-apart tender.

6. Serve & enjoy! Slice or shred the roast, spoon the rich gravy over the top, and serve with cornbread or rice.

💡 Pro Tip: If you want that extra-rich gravy, remove the roast once it’s done, strain the juices, and thicken them with a little cornstarch slurry.

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🛒 Southern-Style Well-Seasoned Roast (Beef or Pork) Shopping List

Meat & Dairy:

✔ Beef chuck roast or pork shoulder – 3 to 4 lbs
✔ Butter – 2 tbsp
✔ Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Fresh Produce:

✔ Onion – 1, sliced
✔ Garlic cloves – 4, minced
✔ Carrots – 3, cut into chunks
✔ Small potatoes – 3-4, quartered
✔ Fresh thyme sprigs (optional, for extra flavor!)

Pantry Staples & Liquids:

✔ Beef or chicken broth – 2 cups
✔ Red wine – 1 cup (or extra beef broth if skipping wine)
✔ Worcestershire sauce – 1 tbsp

Spices & Seasonings:

✔ Salt – 1 tbsp
✔ Black pepper – 1 tbsp
✔ Garlic powder – 1 tbsp
✔ Onion powder – 1 tbsp
✔ Smoked paprika – 1 tbsp
✔ Dried thyme – 1 tsp
✔ Dried rosemary – 1 tsp
✔ Cayenne pepper – ½ tsp (optional, for a little kick!)

Extras for Gravy (Optional):

✔ Cornstarch – 1 tbsp (if you want to thicken the roast gravy!)

**Sis, this is everything you need to make that fall-apart tender, juicy, and flavorful roast!

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Till Next Time,

Lilly