Ingredients

  • 1 (3 to 4 lb.) pot roast
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
  • 1/4 c. water
  • small amount flour (to thicken gravy)
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. vinegar

Method

  • Combine flour, salt and pepper.
  • Dredge pot roast in seasoned flour.
  • Brown in lard or shortening.
  • Pour off drippings.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except water and flour).
  • Cover tightly and cook slowly 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Take out bay leaf.
  • Thicken.
  • Cooking liquid for gravy.