Yummy Pot Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Pierce roast heavily on both sides with fork and sprinkle lightly with meat tenderizer.
2. 2
   Allow to sit 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Place roast in a metal roasting pan that has a cover (roast can also be covered and sealed with heavy aluminum foil).
4. 4
   Mix water, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, and catsup in bowl then pour over roast.
5. 5
   Circle roast with potatoes, onions, carrots, bay leaves, and bouillon cubes.
6. 6
   Sprinkle all with pepper and garlic powder.
7. 7
   Cover tightly and cook approximately 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.
8. 8
   Note: One reviewer noted that her roast was almost overdone. I contend that all ovens are different and the safest way to cook any meat is using a meat thermometer. If you cook the roast to an internal temperature of 165 deg. F. and let it rest for about 5 minutes, it will be done perfectly and still plenty juicy. Thanks to the reviewer that pointed that out. Dried out meat can ruin the rest of the meal.