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You may use up to a 3.5 lb. roast to fit in the Bean Pot. Just remember to make sure the meat is thawed first before you place it into the Bean Pot and place a piece of aluminum foil between the pot and lid when baking with the lid on in the oven (I never do). This keeps the underneath of your lid clean. Or, just spray it with Pam to keep it neat. Be sure to adjust the cooking time to accommodate your particular oven.

POT ROAST

Place the roast in the Bean Pot. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, salt and pepper. It isn't necessary to add water. Cover with the lid. Put into 325° F oven for 2-3 hours, depending on how large the roast is. Remove roast and vegetables from bowl. Use broth to make gravy.

BACHELORS ROAST

Place roast (about 3 lbs.) in Bean Pot and pour 1 can of coke and 2 cups of ketchup over it. Cover with the lid. Cook for about 30 minutes/lb. Optional: Add onions, pressed garlic. If there are any leftovers just shred and mix with the sauce and you have BBQ for a couple of meals.

BURGUNDY POT ROAST

Place the roast in the Stoneware Baking Bowl. Add 1-Cup burgundy wine, 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce & 1 pkg. dry vegetable soup mix. Cover with the lid & bake 3-3 1/2 hours at 325° F. Serve hot over egg noodles.

VEGETABLE POT ROAST

Place roast in Bean Pot. Add vegetables (carrots, onion, and potatoes.) Mix one can of Cream of Mushroom soup with a pkg. of dry onion or vegetable soup mix. Add to Bean Pot. Cover with the lid; bake at 375° F for 2-3 hours. Even my kids like this one!

CHUCK ROAST w/ gravy (COKE Roast)

1 can Roasted Garlic Cream of Mushroom soup
1 can Coke
or
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 can Coke
1 pkg. Lipton's Onion Soup mix

Place roast in Bean Pot. Cover with the lid. Bake in 350° F oven for about 2.5 hours. My boys really love this version.

ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Thaw and wash turkey breast. Place in Bean Pot and cover with the lid. Bake at 350° F for 2.5 to 3 hours. Serve.

ROUND STEAK & MUSHROOM GRAVY

Place round steak in Stoneware Baking Bowl. Add 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup and 1 can water. Bake in 350° F oven for about 1 hour.

SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH VEGETABLES

Cut Smoked Sausage into chunks and put in Bean Pot. Add 1 cup water, quartered potatoes, carrots, quartered cabbage, and (any vegetables you like). Cover with the lid. Bake at 350° F for 20-30 minutes, or until veggies are done.

BAKED HAM

Place ham in Bean Pot. Cover with the lid. Place in 350° F oven for 2 1/2 – 3 hours. You may glaze ham in last 30 minutes of cooking with room temperature with a pineapple and brown sugar glaze.

PORK CHOPS & GRAVY

Place pork chops in Bean Pot. Mix one can of Cream of Mushroom soup with ¼ cup white wine and 2 cloves pressed garlic. Cover chops with soup mixture. Cover with the lid. Bake at 375° F for 1.5 - 2 hours.

PORK CHOPS & RICE

Empty contents of purchased rice/pilaf mix (Uncle Ben's or Near East) into Bean Pot. Add water according to package directions. Place pork chops on top of rice & sprinkle seasoning mix on meat. Cover & bake for 2 hours at 350° F.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Place chicken (skin on or off) in Bean Pot. Place chopped onion, celery and carrots on top of chicken. Sprinkle with 1/2 package of Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix. Cover with the lid. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour.

BARBECUED CHICKEN, PORK CHOPS, ETC.

Place meat in Bean Pot. Pour your favorite barbecue sauce over all. Bake at 350° F until done.

BAKED BEANS

Combine 2T brown sugar, 1T mustard, 1C catsup 2(15 ounce) cans pork and beans in the Bean Pot. Bake 1 hour at 350°.

ITALIAN POTATOES

Place peeled and sliced potatoes in the Bean Pot. Melt ½ stick butter; add 1 TBS. Good Season's Italian Salad Dressing Mix. Pour over potatoes. Cover with the lid. Bake at 400° F for 20 minutes or until done. While potatoes are baking, fry 2-3 strips of bacon until crisp. Chop bacon. Remove potatoes from oven when done and sprinkle bacon over top along with a cup (more or less) of shredded cheddar cheese. Replace top and set aside to allow cheese to melt. Serve and enjoy!

GARLIC CHEESE POTATOES

Place peeled and sliced potatoes in the Bean Pot. Melt ½ stick butter with 2-3 cloves pressed garlic. Pour over potatoes. Sprinkle 2 chopped scallions over potatoes and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cover with the lid, bake at 400° F for 20 minutes, or until done. Remove top and let brown for 7 min.

BAKED POTATO CURLS

Peel & slice 4 potatoes and place in Bean Pot. Chop 1 bunch green onions (tops only) & place in medium bowl. Fry 4-5 strips of bacon & chop into fine bits, add to green onions. Press 2 garlic cloves into bowl & mix with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2-cup sour cream, & 1/2 stick of melted butter. Mix together & pour over potatoes. Cover with the lid & bake at 400°F for 20 minutes

SALSA "FRIED" POTATOES

In a medium bowl, mix together 1-cup salsa, 1 small can of black olives & 2 cloves pressed garlic. Chop 1/4-cup fresh cilantro, add to salsa mixture. Slice 4-5 potatoes & mix with the salsa mixture. Place the potatoes in the Bean Pot, cover with the lid & bake for about 30 minutes at 350° F. Remove the lid & grate the cheese over the potatoes. Bake about another 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender & cheese is melted

Since your Bean Pot is made out of clay it also retains cold. This means you can serve Potato Salad (or any other dish you want to keep cold) in your chilled Bean Pot. It will help keep your food cold while sitting at your table or on the buffet. The matching spoon rest and Bean Pot Basket are great additions to your wonderful Bean Pot and are the items necessary to become the “Domestic Goddess” at your next potluck!

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Lisa DeClue
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