Pickle Brine Pot Roast (Printable)

Slow-cooked pot roast enhanced with tangy pickle brine and hearty vegetables for a flavorful meal.

# What you need:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Marinade

04 - 1 1/2 cups dill pickle brine
05 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
06 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
08 - 1 tbsp whole grain mustard

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 large onion, sliced
10 - 3 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
11 - 3 celery stalks, cut into large chunks
12 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

→ Cooking

13 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
14 - 1 cup beef broth

# How to make it:

01 - Pat the beef dry and season all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Combine dill pickle brine, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smashed garlic, and whole grain mustard in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Submerge beef and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
03 - Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove beef from marinade, reserving the liquid, and pat dry.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.
05 - Remove beef and set aside. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 3–4 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
06 - Return beef to the pot nestled among the vegetables. Add halved baby potatoes.
07 - Pour reserved marinade and beef broth into the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven.
08 - Roast for 3 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
09 - Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice or shred beef and serve with vegetables and pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique tangy flavor from pickle brine
  • Fork-tender beef perfect for family dinners
02 -
  • Check the Worcestershire sauce label for gluten or fish if you have sensitivities
  • Leftovers make excellent sandwiches the next day
03 -
  • Add a handful of sliced pickles to the pot in the last hour for extra tang
  • For a spicy kick, toss in 1–2 sliced pepperoncini
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