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Juicy Christmas Cranberry Pot Roast

Savory Juicy Christmas Cranberry Pot Roast for Cozy Gatherings

This Juicy Christmas Cranberry Pot Roast is a delightful blend of savory and sweet, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 1 piece beef roast Main protein; can be substituted with pork shoulder or turkey breast.
  • 1 packet onion soup mix Essential for seasoning.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Adds richness; substitute with olive oil or coconut oil for dairy-free.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce Provides sweet and tangy flavor.
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Enhances sweetness and texture.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing your beef roast in the center of a slow cooker, ensuring it fits snugly.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and onion soup mix thoroughly.
  3. Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the beef roast.
  4. Scatter dried cranberries around the roast within the slow cooker.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 4 hours.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred gently using two forks.
  7. Garnish your pot roast with chopped parsley just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This pot roast can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavors and convenience during holiday festivities.

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