Pickle Brine Pot Roast (Printable Version)

Tender roast infused with tangy pickle brine and spices, slow-cooked with vegetables for rich flavor.

# Components:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Marinade

04 - 1 1/2 cups dill pickle brine
05 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
06 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
08 - 1 tbsp whole grain mustard

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 large onion, sliced
10 - 3 carrots, peeled, cut into large chunks
11 - 3 celery stalks, cut into large chunks
12 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

→ Cooking

13 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
14 - 1 cup beef broth

# Preparation steps:

01 - Pat beef dry and season all sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Combine pickle brine, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smashed garlic, and whole grain mustard in a large container. Submerge beef in marinade and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight.
03 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove beef from marinade, reserving the liquid, then pat beef dry.
04 - In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Sear beef roast on all sides until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
05 - Remove beef and set aside. Add sliced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes while scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
06 - Return beef to pot nestling it among vegetables. Add halved baby potatoes around beef.
07 - Pour reserved marinade and beef broth over beef and vegetables. Bring to a simmer on the stovetop, then cover pot.
08 - Transfer covered pot to preheated oven and roast for 3 hours until beef is fork-tender.
09 - Remove pot from oven and let beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve with vegetables and pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Juicy and uniquely tangy flavor from pickle brine
  • Perfect comfort food for gatherings
02 -
  • For extra brininess, add sliced pickles in last hour of cooking
  • Leftovers taste even better and make excellent sandwiches
03 -
  • Marinate the beef overnight for deeper flavor
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up juice
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