High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Apple Cider Pot Roast
Few things hit harder on a cold evening than a pot roast that has been slowly braising for hours, filling the kitchen with the scent of warm spices, herbs, and sweet apple cider. The braising liquid here is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — unfiltered apple cider, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos — so there's no reaching for bottled sauces or condiments that commonly sneak in unwanted sweeteners. Coconut aminos does the job of adding savory depth without any of the additives found in conventional soy sauce or Worcestershire-style products. Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ground ginger give the braise a subtle warmth that makes the whole dish feel layered and intentional rather than one-note. Carrots, parsnips, celery, and onion cook low and slow alongside the chuck roast, soaking up every bit of that spiced cider broth until they're meltingly tender. After three-plus hours in a 325°F oven, the beef shreds effortlessly and the braising liquid reduces into something you'll want to spoon over absolutely everything in the bowl. It's deeply satisfying comfort food with zero compromise on what's actually going into it.
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6 servings
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 ½ cups unfiltered apple cider (not hard cider)
- 1 cup bone broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the chuck roast thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 tsp of the salt.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the roast and sear undisturbed for 4–5 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pot. Transfer the roast to a plate.
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