amazing honey & bourbon beef roast
Well, here ya go… You can produce this dish in one of two ways: 1). In the slow cooker on low, for about 8 or 9 hours, or 2). In the oven, for about 4 hours. In either case, you will have a fork-tender roast packed with great flavor. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
4 Hr
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- THE ROAST
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- - salt, kosher variety, to taste
- - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- THE BRAISING LIQUID
- 1/2 cup fresh clover honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (optional)
- 1/3 cup tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef stock, not broth
How To Make amazing honey & bourbon beef roast
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2THE ROAST
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Step 3Gather your ingredients.
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Step 4Place a rack in the lower position, and preheat the oven to 275f (135c)
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Step 5Rub the roast down with the oil, and then sprinkle with salt & pepper, to taste.
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Step 6Place a pot over medium-high heat, and sear the roast on all sides, about 2 minutes, per side.
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Step 7Remove the roast, and reserve.
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Step 8THE BRAISING LIQUID
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Step 9Gather your ingredients.
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Step 10Add the ingredients to the pot, and reduce heat to medium.
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Step 11Chef's Note: Use a wooden spoon to scrape the fonds off the bottom of the pot, and incorporate them into the braising liquid.
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Step 12Bring up to a simmer, while stirring to incorporate all the ingredients.
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Step 13Chef's Tip: Since this braising liquid contains a lot of bourbon, when it comes to a simmer, you might want to avoid the fumes... unless you want to get drunk.
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Step 14Return the roast to the pot.
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Step 15Tightly cover and place in the oven until fork tender, about 4 hours.
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Step 16Chef’s Note: If you are doing this in a slow cooker, add the seared roast, and other ingredients to the bowl of your slow cooker, and then set on low for 8 or 9 hours.
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Step 17PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 18Remove from the pot (or slow cooker), thickly slice, then plate with your favorite veggie and/or starch, and drizzle on some of that yummy sauce. Enjoy.
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Step 19Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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