I can suggest a delicious marinade for a pot roast based on popular recipes:
Red Wine and Herb Marinade
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the red wine, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Add the fresh rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf to the mixture, gently bruising the herbs to release their flavors.
- Season the marinade with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the pot roast in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish large enough to hold the roast and the marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the pot roast, making sure it's evenly coated on all sides.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to infuse into the meat.
- When you're ready to cook the pot roast, remove it from the marinade and discard the leftover marinade.
- Proceed with your preferred pot roast cooking method, such as braising or slow cooking, to achieve a tender and flavorful dish.
Remember that marinating time can vary depending on the size and cut of the pot roast. The longer you marinate, the more pronounced the flavors will be. Enjoy your delicious red wine and herb-marinated pot roast!