Pot Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Place roast in a large cast iron pot.
2. 2
   Add a teaspoon of shortening.
3. 3
   Rub with garlic powder, salt and pepper on roast. Cook on medium heat on both sides until roast is dark, adding water while it cooks.
4. 4
   Each time you add water, also add garlic powder, salt and pepper.
5. 5
   When roast is brown enough, quit turning.
6. 6
   Add 2 cups of water to make some red eye gravy.
7. 7
   Cook roast for about 3 hours.
8. 8
   When it is about done, chop up onion and add to gravy.