drunken rump roast

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40 Pinches
cordova, TN
Updated on Dec 28, 2009
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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 - peppercorns
  • 4 - cloves
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1 - thyme sprig
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 pounds rump roast
  • 4 bottles beer
  • 4 - leeks, cut into 1/4" pieces
  • 3 large onions, diced
  • 3 - carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make drunken rump roast

  • Step 1
    Tie the peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf and thyme in a piece of damp cheesecloth.
  • Step 2
    Heat the oil in a large, heavy, nonreactive pot set over high heat.
  • Step 3
    Add the roast and sear on all sides until browned.
  • Step 4
    Add the beer and the herb packet to the pot.
  • Step 5
    Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 1 1/4 hours.
  • Step 6
    Add the leeks and onions, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add the carrots and salt, and simmer for 30 minutes longer.
  • Step 8
    Remove the roast, keep it warm, discard the cheesecloth packet and strain.
  • Step 9
    Reserve the broth and the vegetable mixture separately.
  • Step 10
    There should be about 6 1/2 cups broth.
  • Step 11
    Skim off the fat and reserve 1/2 cup broth.
  • Step 12
    Refrigerate the remaining broth for use in other recipes.
  • Step 13
    Carve four 3/8 inch thick slices of rump roast against the grain.
  • Step 14
    Drizzle with some of the reserved broth.
  • Step 15
    Top each with 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture.
  • Step 16
    Serve immediately.
  • Step 17
    Wrap and refrigerate the remaining roast for later in the week.

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