Orange & spice pot roast

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4poundsBeef chuck pot roast
2tablespoonsLemon juice
1teaspoonSalt
3Slices bacon
1can(8 oz) stewed tomatoes
1cupOrange juice
cupChopped onion
¼cupSnipped fresh parsley OR
1tablespoonDried parsley flakes
1teaspoonSugar
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
1cloveGarlic, minced
4Whole cloves
1smallBay leaf
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
¼cupCold water
8 servings.

Directions

Sprinkle roast with lemon juice and salt.In 12" ovenproof skillet, cook bacon until crisp.Remove from pan;crumble;set aside.Brown roast in drippings.Drain fat. In medium bowl,combine bacon,undrained tomatoes,orange juice,onion, parsley,sugar,cinnamon,garlic,cloves and bay leaf.Pour over roast. Bake,covered,@ 325 degrees 2 to 2½ hours or until roast is tender. Transfer roast to serving platter;cover with foil. Remove cloves and bay leaf from pan juices.Mix flour in water.Add to pan juices.Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.Cook and stir 1 minute more.Pass gravy with meat.Makes 6 to