7 Bone Pot Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Thoroughly pat roast dry with paper towels and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
4. 4
   Brown roast thoroughly on all sides, reducing heat if oil begins to smoke, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Add enough water to come halfway up sides of roast (no more and no less).
6. 6
   Place a large piece of heavy foil over pot and cover with lid.
7. 7
   Cook turning roast ever 30 minutes, until fully tender and meat fork or sharp knife easily slips in and out of meat, 2/12 to 3/12 hours.
8. 8
   Let roast rest 10 minutes or so before serving.