Jerk Roast Beef

Sorry y'all.  Life just gets in the way sometimes I guess.  After a long break, I am back with a dish I absolutely LOVE!!!  If you like beef and you like it spicy, then give this a try.  I wasn't planning on making a roast, but as I have mentioned before, I only buy meat when it's on sale.  I happened upon beef shoulder roast at HEB for $2.49/pound!  This particular roast was a tad bit over 3 lbs.

The other main ingredient that I use is Walkerswood Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.  I can always find it at Fiesta in the International Foods section and it looks like this:

INGREDIENTS:

*  3 lb beef shoulder roast
*  4 celery stalks, cut in half
*  1 medium yellow onion, cut into thick slices
*  5 ounces Walkerswood Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
    (approximately 1/2 jar)
*  1 cup red wine
*  Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS:

*  Using a Dutch oven, spray it with nonstick olive oil spray
*  Then layer the bottom with the celery and onion slices.  You don't want the meat sticking or cooking on the outside too quickly, so elevate it with veggies.  If you have carrots, use can those too!
*  Coat the roast on both sides  with the Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning.

*Top with additional slices of onion.

*  Pour the red wine over the roast and add Worcestershire sauce.
*  Marinate the roast in the refrigerator 7-8 HOURS.
*  Bake it while covered at 275 degrees for approximately 7-8 HOURS.

I typically season this in the morning before going to work.  Don't worry, the prep time is about 15 minutes if that!  Then I cook it OVERNIGHT while I am sleeping.  I feel safe doing this because it it cooking at a very low temperature.  Besides, there is NOTHING like sleeping with the smells of food wafting through the house.

Here is the finished product cut into pieces and plated.  It is extremely flavorful and tender. 

   

Now...this is the very spicy version.  If you have a sensitivity to heat, I would suggest that you only use 1/4 of the jar...approximately 2-3 ounces. 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

*  Add a packet of brown gravy about an hour before it's done cooking.  Just sprinkle the packet on top and add about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of water.  I just eyeball it and gauge how thick you want it.

*  Serve it with rice.  I did mention there was gravy, right?  This helps if it's on the spicy side too.

*Steamed veggies are great on the side.  I just grab one out of the freezer and they are ready in less than 5 minutes.

As always, questions and comments are always welcome!!!