Java Roast Recipe
This java roast recipe is a chuck roast recipe prepared with a base of strong coffee. Heavily flavored with added onion, the javan pot roast is a little sour to taste and can be served as desired.
Ingredients
1/2 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 (4 to 5 pound) shoulder or chuck roast
1 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups strong coffee
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Cut onion and garlic into small strips; pierce roast at intervals, inserting onion and garlic in slits.
Place roast in a large dish, and pour vinegar over top.
Cover dish, and refrigerate 8 hours; drain off the vinegar.
Brown roast on all sides in hot oil in a large Dutch oven; add coffee, water, salt, and pepper.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until tender
Place roast in a large dish, and pour vinegar over top.
Cover dish, and refrigerate 8 hours; drain off the vinegar.
Brown roast on all sides in hot oil in a large Dutch oven; add coffee, water, salt, and pepper.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until tender