Paraben Free Apple Cider Pot Roast

Total time3 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr 30 min

4.7

(10)

Slow-braised beef doesn't get much more comforting than this — a fall-apart chuck roast cooked low and slow in a fragrant bath of unfiltered apple cider, bone broth, and warm spices. The combination of Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger gives the braising liquid a subtle, complex depth that makes every bite feel like something special. Coconut oil handles the searing, coconut aminos add a gentle savory note, and every single ingredient is a whole, recognizable food — no synthetic preservatives, no hidden additives, nothing that raises flags for people keeping a clean, paraben-free kitchen. That matters more than it might seem, because conventional condiments and broths are common culprits for sneaking in unwanted chemical compounds. Here, you control every element from the first sear to the final ladle of pan juices. Carrots, parsnips, and celery braise right alongside the roast, soaking up all that apple-and-herb-scented liquid until they're buttery soft. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve it in shallow bowls — this is the kind of deeply satisfying, no-compromise dinner that makes clean eating feel like an absolute luxury.

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Ingredients

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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