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[catbird]

I was putting in a round roast into the crock pot this morning and something came up that I couldn't answer with my Joy of Cooking. Can you put a 2 lb beef eyeround roast in a crock pot with a dry rub and no liquid for the day on low? I ended up throwing a water/vinigar mix into the pot just in case but was hoping someone might know.

Comments

[kitszoo]

Not sure on that one! I've always added just a small amount of plain water, enough to cover the bottom, so that my roast doesn't stick. More if I plan on making it into a stew anyway. I'll be watching to find out! :D

[catbird]

That's what I ended up doing. The top came out a little dry so I think it wise to use the water.

[sithjawa]

Never tried, suspect putting in a little liquid is a good idea. Especially since you have it on low and with meat on low it's a good idea to have a little vinegar or other acid to decrease the chances of nast moving in before it gets up to temperature. (Most books I've read suggest heating meat for a short time on high before turning the slow cooker down to low if there's no marinade)

[catbird]

*nods* ended up fine, a bit dry on top but otherwise tasty!

[sithjawa]

Now I want pot roast. *plots*

[lorimt]

I always throw in a couple tablespoons of water for the same reason you did.

[catbird]

*nods* seems to have been the way to go. Thanks!