What is a slow cooker and how does it work?

A slow cooker (also sometimes called a Crock-Pot, which is a brand name) is a kitchen appliance that cooks food at a low temperature for long periods of time (at least 4 hours and sometimes as long as 10). It's perfect for meats and stews and soups that benefit from cooking for hours to tenderize them.

Can I use diet soda for this recipe?

Nope! The sugar in regular cola is part of the secret to making it so tender. And don't worry, I promise it won't taste too sweet!

Can I slice the pot roast instead of shredding it?

You can! Although this pot roast is so tender, it may break apart into chunks - and you can serve it up that way too!

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

Yes! As with so many slow cooker recipes, it is even better the next day. Just warm it up either by putting the slow cooker on high, or transferring it to a large pot and heating it on the stove. Keep it in the fridge until you are ready to heat it up.

Can you explain a little more about that whole bulb of garlic?

You bet! Take the whole bulb (no need to peel it) and slice it in half so the insides of all the garlic cloves are exposed (think about cutting a grapefruit in half and seeing the middle of all the various sections). Pop it in the cooker and you are good to go!

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Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Pot Roast

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This fix it and forget it recipe for Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Pot Roast is packed with juicy flavor and tender veggies!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons canola oil
One boneless beef chuck roast, around 3 pounds or so
1/4 cup flour
2 cups cola soda
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into eighths
8 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks (or 2–3 cups baby carrots)
I bulb of garlic, cut in half horizontally
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup flour for sauce thickening
Sea salt

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Instructions

Heat canola oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Sear roast for 5 minutes per side.
Add flour and soda to slow cooker and whisk until smooth. Add tomato paste, mustard and Worcestershire and stir. Add the beef to the slow cooker.
Add carrots, onion, garlic, cinnamon and pepper to the cooker. Cover and cook on low for eight hours.
After 8 hours, remove the beef and shred with two forks into large chunks. Scoop out the veggies with a slotted spoon and put in a bowl, tossing out the garlic bulb.
Turn the slow cooker to high and add the remaining flour, shaking it in through a small fine mesh strainer if you have one. Stir until the sauce is slightly thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Return the beef to the cooker and stir it around until it is well coated with sauce.
Spoon beef into warmed bowls, over noodles, mashed potatoes, grits…or just by its delicious self

Notes

Chuck Roast: This is a thick, hearty cut of beef that is perfect for cooking slowly at low temperatures.

Soda: You can use any brand of cola. We recommend using regular (not diet) as the sugar works with the carbonation to enhance both the texture and flavor.

Garlic: You don’t have to peel it! Just cut it half horizontally and drop it in. You’ll want to scoop it out at the end…it’s done its job.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/slow-cooker-coca-cola-pot-roast/