Norwegian Pot Roast

Description
Purchased from Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994. Dated 1947. This is a very good recipe. I have made it several times and it is a huge hit.

Ingredients

 * 3-pounds chuck pot roast
 * 2 tablespoons salad oil
 * 5 medium carrots, pared and cut in 2-inch lengths
 * 5 medium onions, peeled and quartered
 * 2-1/2 cups water
 * 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
 * 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
 * 6 juniper berries
 * 1-teaspoon salt
 * 2 pounds sauerkraut

Directions

 * 1) Trim any fat from beef.
 * 2) In hot oil in 5-quart dutch oven brown beef turning on all sides about 15 minutes.
 * 3) Add carrots, onions, thyme, water, vinegar, juniper berries and salt to beef.
 * 4) Cook over medium heat covered for 2 hours turning once.
 * 5) Wash and drain sauerkraut.
 * 6) Add to beef.
 * 7) Cook covered 30 minutes longer stirring occasionally.
 * 8) Remove beef and vegetables to platter.

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