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New England Pot Roast


4-pound beef arm, blade or cross rib pot roast*
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (5 ounces) prepared horseradish
1 cup water
8 small potatoes, cut into halves
8 medium carrots, each cut into fourths
8 small onions
Kettle Gravy (below)

Cook beef in Dutch oven over medium heat until brown; reduce heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread horseradish over both sides of beef. Add water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover, simmer on top of range or cook in 325 degree oven 2 1/2 hours. Ad vegetables. Cover; cook until tender, about 1 hour. Remove to warm platter. Prepare gravy; serve with beef.
8 SERVINGS

*3-pound beef bottom round, rolled rump, tip or chuck eye roast can be substituted. Use 2 teaspoons salt.

Kettle Gravy

Skim excess fat from broth. Add enough water to broth to measure 2 cups. Shake 1/2 cup cold water and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in tightly covered container, stir gradually into broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
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Roasting Chart


Roasting Temperatures

Temperatures are most accurately determined by using an instant thermometer inserted in the meat where indicated and withdrawn to take a reading.
BEEF, in the center not touching
the bone
    130ºF (54ºC) rare
    160ºF (71ºC) medium
    180ºF (82ºC) well done
LAMB, in the center not touching the bone
    140ºF  (60ºC) pink
    145ºF  (63ºC) medium-rare
    165ºF  (74ºC) well done
POULTRY,
chicken, in breast, 170ºF (77ºC)
chicken, in the thigh, 185ºF (85ºC)
duck, in the thigh, 180ºF (82ºC)
PORK AND VEAL, in the center
not touching the bone
    160ºF (71ºC)


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