Slow Cook English Roast (overnight 12-16 hours)

You can use any inexpensive cut of beef, but it should be about 2-3 lbs and fit in a cast iron or soapstone "dutch oven" with 3 cups of water. Sprinkle or rub the roast with your favorite seasoning or just some salt and pepper. You are going to cook the roast over night (12-16 hours), so the oven should be saturated with heat and enough heat in the oven to finish at about 175F, 12-16 hours after placing the roast in the oven.

I have done this with varying amounts of water and find 2-3 cups to be about right. The seasoning is optional, however there is a lot of room for creativity with this recipe. The real secret is the 12-16 cook time at the ideal slow cooking temps between 175-250F. If you want a slightly dryer yet still crispy and delicious roast, use less water. I recommend trying it a few ways because it is so simple and delicious to make.