Instructions

1. Sear your roast in a hot skillet, on all sides. Sear until browned all over. This step is optional.
2. Place your roast in the bottom of the crock pot.
3. Add in your vegetables, spices and broth followed by the rosemary and thyme.
4. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
5. When done, use 2 forks to shred the meat.
6. Optional gravy – spoon 2-3 cups of the broth into a sauce pan over medium heat. Create a slurry with the cornstarch and the cold water. Add to the broth and stir constantly until thickened.
7. Pour the gravy over the plated meat and vegetables.

Do I have to brown a roast before putting it into a crock pot?

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No, you do not HAVE to sear a roast before adding it to your crock pot. Searing a roast helps retain it’s juices and gives it a better texture. It also helps reduce fat or grease in your crock pot when cooking.

Is it better to cook a roast on low or high in a crock pot?

If you want the most tender roast, it is best to cook it on the low setting in your crock pot. When you cook it on low, it breaks down the meat more and is infused with flavor from the spices and herbs. If you are short on time, you can cook it on high with similar results. Your meat may not be as fork tender, but it will still be delicious.