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Juicy Christmas Cranberry Pot Roast

Juicy Christmas Cranberry Pot Roast for Festive Flavor Bliss

This Juicy Christmas Cranberry Pot Roast is a flavorful centerpiece that embodies the holiday spirit, perfect for joyful gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds beef roast can substitute with pork shoulder or turkey breast
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce or mix 1 cup applesauce with ½ cup dried cranberries
For the Flavor
  • 1 packet onion soup mix ensure it’s well mixed with cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter can substitute with olive oil or coconut oil
For Garnish
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries sprinkle around the roast

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the beef roast into the center of a slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and onion soup mix until smooth. Pour over the roast.
  3. Cut the butter into small pieces and scatter on top of the roast. Sprinkle fresh cranberries around the roast.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook for 6-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  5. Once cooked, remove the roast, shred it, and mix it with the sauce.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley for an extra touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, allow the pot roast to rest before shredding and ensure the onion soup mix and cranberry sauce are thoroughly blended.

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