We're going to have all the kids & their spouses for Christmas this year. I've been trying to come up with main courses and special items. In the past we have had turkey and we once did a Prime Rib. Prime Rib is almost too rich and we won't have that big a crowd (8 adults); usually we've done that when we've had closer to 20 adults. We've also done Crown Pork Roast, but it's been done and not everyone is as enthused.
I am getting enamored with the idea of a Pot Roast (or at least an Oven Roast). Like my mom used to make in the oven with potatoes and carrots (throw in other root vegetables). I've never really done one, nor have the kids (they are in their late 20's early 30's). Most of everyone's attempts have been slow cooker recipes, which really aren't the same thing (basically boiling or even lower temperature). I am thinking of in the oven with a covered roasting pan. I really don't have a heavy kettle to do one on the stove.
Any recipes or ideas and hints?
My biggest issue is I will probably have to leave out coating with flour when braising (gluten free issues). I don't think that will be a problem. In the past I would skip the braising step out of "efficiency" (I now understand why that is such a bad idea).
I am getting enamored with the idea of a Pot Roast (or at least an Oven Roast). Like my mom used to make in the oven with potatoes and carrots (throw in other root vegetables). I've never really done one, nor have the kids (they are in their late 20's early 30's). Most of everyone's attempts have been slow cooker recipes, which really aren't the same thing (basically boiling or even lower temperature). I am thinking of in the oven with a covered roasting pan. I really don't have a heavy kettle to do one on the stove.
Any recipes or ideas and hints?
My biggest issue is I will probably have to leave out coating with flour when braising (gluten free issues). I don't think that will be a problem. In the past I would skip the braising step out of "efficiency" (I now understand why that is such a bad idea).