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Urgrace

Saturday, November 15, 2003 - 09:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kstme, since I did roast beef last weekend and Monday leftovers, ham, ham and biscuit pot pies, chops, and catfish during the week, guess we will go with 'roast' chicken for Sunday's dinner.

Although I would rather sit back and relax while the daughter-in-law makes her all-day homemade sauce and pasta. <wonder if I can talk her into it>

Sweetbabygirl

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 09:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
(Chases Tabby with a boot!)

Okay, ya'll didn't tell me at which degree I should put the oven....or DID you! (scratches head)

Anyhoo, the gravy at least is off the hizzook!! I seasoned then lightly floured the roast, then sauteed it along with a few slices of onions/peppers in olive oil.

Then, I put the roast in a pan with the Lipton's Onion, 2 cups of water and 2 cans of beef gravy. I initially put it in at 250 degrees, but I just turned it to 350....it is now 12:42 p.m., how long should it remain in the oven.

You guys are the greatest, thanks for all the help!!

(shall ask for crockpot for Christmas)

Draheid

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 09:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
SBG: Typically you will cook a roast in the oven at 325F for 15-20 minutes per pound for rare, increase the time based on your desired 'doneness'. Since ovens vary, it is recommended that you use a meat thermometer for best results.

Sweetbabygirl

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 10:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Um, what's the thermometer for, D.?
(I know I don't have one of those, scurrying out)

Draheid

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 10:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
SBG: It's to check the internal temperature to better tell how done the roast is. Usually, they are a round face with a long sharp 'probe' that you poke into the roast's center and test the temperature there. And I wouldn't be surprised if you don't have one. They aren't typical in a lot of kitchens but should be, IMO.

MEAT/POULTRY DONENESSTEMPERATURE
Beef Roasts/Steaks Rare 140° F (60° C)
Medium 160° F (70° C)
Well 170° F (77° C)
Ground Beef 160° F (70° C)
Ground Chicken/Turkey 175° F (80° C)
Whole Chicken (stuffed or unstuffed) 180° F (82° C)
Chicken Pieces 170° F (77° C)
Whole Turkey - stuffed180° F (82° C)
- unstuffed 170° F (77° C)
Turkey Pieces 170° F (77° C)
Ham, fully cooked, ready-to-eat Cold OR 140° F (60° C)
Pork Cottage Roll/Smoked Picnic Shoulder 160° F (70° C)
According to this guide

Sweetbabygirl

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 11:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
(Makes mental note to buy meat thermometer)

THE ROAST IS DONE!! And, I must say, it tastes pretty good!! WOO-HOO!!!!

It turned out soft, easy to cut and thoroughly seasoned....snipped an tiny piece off the end, and I was able to chew it.

But the piece de resistence is that gravy....man, I'm gonna have mad fun eating it with my taters, lol!!

Smooches to you all!!

Texannie

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 12:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If you had cooked it in a ***********, you wouldn't have to worry about what temp! :)
Glad your roast turned out great!

Sweetbabygirl

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 12:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(Runs towards Tex!!)

Kstme

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 12:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SBG!! WHOOHOO!! I am sooooooooo glad it went so well for you!

I ended up doing mine in kind of a sweet and sour sauce. I have had this recipe for years and I had some fresh pineapple to use. I threw it in the ********. I've never done it that way before. Always used the oven before. We'll see.

Gracie, pasta or chicken? lol Both sound wonderful!!

Texannie

Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 02:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What???? I didn't say ********! ;)

Texannie

Monday, November 17, 2003 - 07:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
SBG...here's a site just for you!
http://flylady.net/pages/FFT_SlowCook1.asp

Sweetbabygirl

Monday, November 17, 2003 - 07:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Grrrrrrrr, very funny, Tex!!

Well, the roast was a big hit with Frank. Whenever he likes something that I cook, he nods his head in appreciation and says "I am pleased" a lot. Plus, he gave the ultimate compliment....he said that my roast reminded him of his mother's good cooking; needless to say, I was pleased, lol!!

Thanks again, guys!!

Squaredsc

Monday, November 17, 2003 - 07:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
oh thats great sbg!! any leftovers?

Texannie

Monday, November 17, 2003 - 08:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Glad it turned out well!!

Sweetbabygirl

Monday, November 17, 2003 - 08:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Frank and leftovers, Square? Pfffffffft!! I gave him the remaining two slices, save for a teensy piece for myself.

I'm just glad that he enjoyed it. He is already asking when I will make it again....I shot him a look, responding that I'll need a drink to get over the pressure I went through for this one, lol!

Squaredsc

Monday, November 17, 2003 - 08:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
rofl!!

Biloxibelle

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Meli-just wanted to let you know I cooked the Hawaiian Ham yesterday and it was wonderful. I will be making it again Christmas. I highly recommend it.

I bought a roaster/buffet thing at Sears last year after Christmas. I just added the pineapple juice, 7-up and bear and set it on the steam setting using a meat thermometer until it reached 160. The family loved it.
Thanks

Reader234

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
SBG - Congratulations.

Wasnt that a 3# roast?? That must've been some good cooking.

Please tell Frank a Crockpot, Cast Iron Skillet/dutch oven, or ANY kitchen appliance does NOT constitute a 'gift' for any occasion, bday, Christmas, Anniversary, etc. A crockpot, meat thermometer may be a "necessity", but not a gift....

<<<<<reader nows steps down from her soap box

Biloxibelle

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
oh oh just wanted to clear this up I had a heck of a time getting that dang bear in the roaster so if anyone else wants to try this recipe I would suggest that you follow Meli recipe and use a beer instead.

Reader234

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
ROFLOL!!

Sweetbabygirl

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Reader, I consider myself to be a very simple gal (shut up!), and would not be offended in the least if any of those appliances were given to me as a bday, Christmas, etc. present.

Now if Frank or anyone else gave me a diet book as a present, then their heinies would be kicked to the curb, lol!!

Ddr1135

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Reader, I totally agree about the gift thing. I told my hubby that I consider anything with an electrical cord attached to it is not considered a gift.

Sweetbabygirl

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, forgot to mention....I did do one dopey thing.

I wasn't familiar with the proper way to slice the roast, so the pieces were the size of meatloaf slices. I guess I should have sliced lengthwise?

Reader234

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey, if there arent any leftovers, I'd say you did it just right for you.... of course if you want to talk slicing, you're going to open yourself up to a whole world of "cuttlery". You should have a special SHARP knife, just for slicing roasts, hams, turkeys...

and simple girl or not sbg, we should talk... Frank needs to honor his special sbg - - we'll have to work on the mindset that an appliance is a gift!! NECESSITY/ gift... ok fine... it just mho!!:)

oh and be careful how you talk about "dopey" here!!

Eliz87

Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 07:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am probably VERY MUCH in the minority here, but I love to get appliances as gifts. For my birthday this year I asked for a new blender and a nice 12-inch nonstick skillet. Yes, seriously. :-) My husband actually felt bad about it, but I couldn't have been happier! I mean, those are things that I use, and I love to cook, and if I have new things to work with, it only makes things more convenient for me. (Of course, I still got my flowers.)