Pot Roast is slow-cooked beef with delicious gravy and some vegetables such as potatoes and carrots. It’s a perfect dinner meal for the weekend. Earlier, pot roast was the large family dinner recipe. Nowadays, we cook a pot roast more often than we want. It’s not easy to cook at home until you know how long to cook pot roast?
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How Long to Cook Pot Roast?
There are lots of cooking methods to cook pot roast. Every cooking method has its own cooking timing. That’s why it’s important to know the cooking time for pot roast using different types of cooking methods. You can cook pot roast in the crock-pot, oven, and in a skillet or pan on the stovetop.
How Long to Cook Pot Roast in Crock-Pot?
If you are cooking a pot roast in a crockpot at high heat, it will take about 5-6 hours. On the other hand, if you want to cook pot roast in a crockpot at low heat, it will take about 8-10 hours. Don’t open the lid of the cock pot during the cooking process, otherwise, lots of heat will release and the cooking time will be increased by half an hour.
Tips to Cook Pot Roast in Crock Pot:
- Make sure to defrost the beef perfectly before adding it to the crockpot.
- Sear the roast for up to 2 mins on each side before placing it in the crockpot.
- Use low sodium beef broth and soy sauce, otherwise, it will give a too salty taste to your pot roast.
- Don’t add more liquid than the recipe requirement because vegetables release their own liquid which is enough to maintain the liquid quantity in the whole recipe.
How Long to Cook Pot Roast in Oven?
The cooking time of the pot roast in the oven depends on the temperature you have set. Generally, the pot roast is cooked in the oven at 325°F, but you have to preheat the oven first at 450°F. Rub all over the roast with your prepared mixture and roast for 15 mins. Then reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook for additional 2 hours for medium. When it’s done remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 mins. before serving.
How Long to Cook Pot Roast in Oven at 350?
If you are cooking a pot roast in an oven at 350°F, it will take 2-2.5 hrs. to cook completely or until both beef and vegetables are tender. When it’s done remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 mins. before serving.
How Long to Cook Pot Roast in Slow Cooker?
If you are cooking a pot roast in a slow cooker, it will about 7-8 hours to cook perfectly at low heat. Don’t open the lid of the cock pot during the cooking process, otherwise, heat will release and you have to cook it further 30 mins. to creat the same heat in slow cooker.
How Long to Cook Pot Roast on Stove?
If you are cooking pot roast on the stove, you have to boil the liquid first. Cover the pot and reduce the heat from medium to simmer for 2 hrs. After completing the 1 hr, check liquid consistency. If it requires more liquid then add some liquid. When 2 hrs are done add the veggies and simmer for 30 mins. more or until vegetables are fork-tender.
Expert Tips to Cook Pot Roast on Stove:
- Cast iron pots are the best to cook pot roast in the oven or on the stovetop.
- Use a deep pot to reduce the oil from splattering when searing the meat.
- The amount of cornstarch depends on the size of the meat and the amount of drippings.
- Don’t boil the beef rigorously. It’s better to boil on the stovetop when simmering.
- Don’t add cornstarch directly to the gravy otherwise, it will dissolve in the water.
How to Store Leftover Pot Roast?
You can store leftover pot roast in an airtight container in the refrigerator/fridge for up to 4 days.
Can I Cook a Frozen Pot Roast in a Slow Cooker?
No, you can’t cook a frozen pot roast in a slow cooker directly. You need to thaw first. A 3lb roast needs 24 hrs. to thaw in a refrigerator. You can also thaw it in water changing the water every 30 mins. It will take about 2-3 hours to completely thawed.
