fireman bob's what to do with 40 cloves of garlic.

69 Pinches 1 Photo
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Updated on Oct 13, 2014

It's that time of year again... Dig that Special Chuck Roast out for the family and treat them to some traditional comfort food ...... I know it says " convection oven " but it is really done in your oven... Low and Slow and with your heart...... I Guarantee you and your family will love this one..... Sincerely, Fireman Bob :)

prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Convection Oven
yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 pounds beef chuck roast - rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons course sea salt - or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper
  • 40 cloves garlic - peeled
  • 4 stalks celery with leaves - diced
  • 2 large yellow onion - quartered
  • 4 large carrots - cut in 2 inch pieces
  • 6 large red potatoes - quartered
  • 1 bunch fresh chives - diced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 ( to 4 ) cups beef broth - low sodium - use up to 1 cup if needed
  • 3 teaspoons fresh oregano - diced - grinder smooth
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme - diced - grinder smooth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes - or to taste
  • 3 teaspoons fresh basil - diced - grinder smooth
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds - crushed - grinder smooth
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds - crushed - grinder smooth
  • 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds - crushed - grinder smooth

How To Make fireman bob's what to do with 40 cloves of garlic.

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Taking the roast, cut a total of 40 slits - 1/2 inch slits - 1 inch deep on all 4 sides and push 1 clove in each slit.
  • Step 3
    Combine and place salt, pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes, basil, fennel, caraway, and mustard in " grinder " and grind till smooth.
  • Step 4
    Coat roast on all sides with seasoning mixture.
  • Step 5
    In a Large Dutch Oven, add olive oil to coat the bottom, and bring temperature to high. Place roast in and brown all sides of roast, beginning with fat-side down, until golden brown, Remove roast and set aside.
  • Step 6
    Add celery, celery leaves, onion, chives, carrots, potatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add apple cider vinegar, and water to the pan, stirring and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 3 cups beef broth, bring back to a boil, then turn off heat. Place roast, fat-side up, in the Dutch Oven. Cover tightly, and place in the oven.
  • Step 8
    Cook for 5 hours at 200 degrees. Watch the liquid, add more broth if needed. Remove roast and cover to keep warm. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Serve roast with your favorite pan gravy... ENJOY !!!!
  • Step 10
    Can be smoked on the offset Smoker. Same temperature

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes