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Kettle Roast

Kettle Roast Recipe

From the 1961 edition of Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook, Fine Old Recipes , page 22
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 499.1 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lbs rump roast
  • 1/4 cup bacon drippings
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Have roast tied so it hold shape.
  • Melt drippings in heavy iron dutch oven or deep skillet.
  • Season the meat with the ginger, salt and pepper, and sear well on all sides.
  • Add the bay leaves, cloves, onion, and water.
  • Cover tightly and simmer about 4 1/2 hours or until tender.

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Nutrition

Serving: 265gCalories: 499.1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.9gProtein: 47.1gFat: 32.7gSaturated Fat: 12.9gCholesterol: 143.2mgSodium: 593.8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3g
Keyword Beginner Cook, Easy, Meat, Pennsylvania Dutch, Roast Beef, Weeknight
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