How To Slow Cook A Roast In The Oven: Easy Tips And Tricks

Are you wondering what to prepare for Sunday dinner? Eyes here! Because we have a delicious fix that requires minimal effort because we'll teach you how to slow cook a roast in the oven. 

Tips And Tricks To Cooking A Roast In The Oven

The oven is an excellent way to slow cook a roast. So before we learn the steps on how to slow cook a roast in the oven, let's note some tried and tested tips that make the perfect roast.

1. Choose the right cut.
   
   There's more than one option when choosing a cut for your roast, and you can ask a butcher for some suggestions.
   • eye of round roast 
   • bottom round roast
   • top round roast
   • top sirloin roast
2. Make excellent seasoning for the roast.
   
   You can experiment with the seasoning for your roast.
   • swap your favorite herbs
   • use dried herbs
   • add some spices like cumin
   • be generous with the flavorings especially since roast is a big chunk of meat
   • as a tip, you can mix the flavorings with oil to make a paste
3. Work with the right oven temperature.
   
   • an expert tip to simulate a seared crust for your roast is to change its temperature 15 minutes into cooking
   • start with a hot oven and then work your way to a lower temperature to cook from the inside out
4. Always keep an oven-safe thermometer for your meat.
   
   • For tender meat, keep the roast medium to medium-rare
   • insert the thermometer the farthest you can in the center of the roast for accurate readings
   • medium-rare is at 130 degrees Fahrenheit internally
5. Preparing your cooked roast for serving.
   
   • transfer your roast to a cutting board 
   • let the roast cool for 30 minutes, so the juices are distributed throughout the meat
   • use a sharp carving knife to get thin slices

5 Easy Steps To Slow Cooking Roast In The Oven

Let's put these tips into action!

Step 1 - Prepare your oven by preheating it to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2 - While you're preheating your oven, prepare the mix for your roast.

• round roast - 4 pounds
• black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• minced garlic - 3 cloves
• EV olive oil - 1/4 cup
• salt - 2 teaspoons
• ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• chopped rosemary and thyme - 1 tablespoon each

Step 3 - Prepare your roasting pan and start roasting!

Step 4 - After roasting 15 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit, reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Note: Cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes for medium and 2 hours for medium-well done.

Step 5 - When you get the desired roast, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before serving. Learning how to slow cook a roast in the oven, is not as difficult as it seems!

Conclusion

Be ready to impress now that you know how to slow cook a roast in the oven. Sunday dinner gatherings just got better and tastier.