Pot Roast Seasoning
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Pot Roast Seasoning
Description
The seasoning mix consists of multiple dried spices and herbs including paprika (sweet and smoked), brown sugar for mild sweetness, garlic and onion powders for savory notes, and dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, and parsley for aromatic herbal complexity. Salt and black pepper provide essential seasoning and balance. Two bay leaves add subtle earthy flavor when cooked with the roast.
Combined and stored in an airtight jar, this dry rub can be kept for several months, allowing it to be prepared in advance and used as needed. The recipe suggests using about 2 tablespoons of the rub per pound of meat, rubbing the pot roast evenly before browning in a heavy pot like a Dutch oven. Incorporating the bay leaves during the cooking process enhances the flavor profile of the finished roast.
This seasoning blend is versatile for pot roast recipes that involve searing meat followed by slow cooking with vegetables and liquids, providing a well-rounded and inviting aroma and taste to the dish. It simplifies repeat seasoning by combining complementary herbs and spices in one blend.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika sweet
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3/4 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley dried
- 2 bay leaf
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a jar (except for the bay leaves), shake to thoroughly combine, and then seal with a lid. Keep the spice blend stored in an airtight container, preferably in a dark, cool place. Will keep for several months.Makes just over 1/4 cup or about 5 tablespoons.
- To use this dry rub on your pot roast you'll need about 2 tablespoons for every pound of meat. Feel free to use more.Blot your roast dry and then rub it down on all sides with this pot roast seasoning mix. From there you'll brown the meat in a Dutch oven or other heavy pot and proceed with whichever pot roast recipe you're using (adding the onions and veggies and whatever else you're including) and adding the bay leaves along with the liquid.
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Overall Rating
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