Sunday Pot Roast

Embrace the nostalgic flavors of Grandma’s classic Sunday Pot Roast, reinvented for modern convenience. Brandy Schaefer’s delightful recipe proves that you don’t need to toil over a hot stove to create a mouthwatering, down-home crowd-pleaser. This succulent boneless pork loin roast is seasoned with a delightful blend of spices, ensuring tender and savory slices that evoke the comforts of cherished family meals.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3½ to 4 pounds), trimmed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon onion salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 3 small onions, quartered
• 1½ cups beef broth
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup cold water
• ¼ teaspoon browning sauce (optional)

PREPARATIONS:

1. Cut the pork roast in half. In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, onion salt, pepper, caraway seeds, and garlic salt. Rub the spice mixture over the pork roast, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for optimal flavor infusion.
2. In a 6-quart slow cooker, place the carrots, potatoes, and onions, and pour in the beef broth. Unwrap the seasoned pork roast and place it in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 6 hours or until the meat is tender.
3. Once cooked, transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter and keep them warm. Pour the broth from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Combine the all-purpose flour and cold water until smooth, then stir the mixture into the broth. Bring it to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes until the gravy is thickened. Add browning sauce, if desired. Serve the flavorful gravy with the roast for a delightful finish.

YIELD: 12-14 servings

PREP/TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes (preparation) + 8 hours (cooking)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• For a deeper and richer flavor, consider adding a splash of browning sauce to the gravy.

TIPS:

• Enjoy the convenience of modern cooking with this slow cooker version of the classic Sunday Pot Roast, allowing you to savor the nostalgic taste of Grandma’s kitchen with minimal effort.

Brandy Schaefer’s Sunday Pot Roast is a delightful ode to the past, capturing the essence of Grandma’s heartwarming home-cooked meals in a convenient and modern form. This boneless pork loin roast, seasoned with a fragrant blend of spices, emerges from the slow cooker tender and savory, evoking fond memories of cherished family gatherings.

The simplicity of this recipe proves that creating a down-home crowd-pleaser doesn’t require endless hours in the kitchen. With just a few minutes of preparation and the magic of the slow cooker, you can enjoy the comfort and flavors of traditional Sunday Pot Roast any day of the week.

Tender carrots, potatoes, and onions are perfectly complemented by the flavorful broth created during the slow cooking process. Once the roast and vegetables are served, the rich and savory gravy—thickened with a smooth flour-water mixture—adds a luscious finishing touch.

Allow yourself to be transported back in time with each delicious bite, savoring the heartwarming tastes that have stood the test of time. Brandy Schaefer’s Sunday Pot Roast, a testament to the joys of family meals and the convenience of modern cooking, is sure to become a beloved favorite in your household too.