Slow Roasted

It snowed again last night, and the grey, frosty weather on top of last week’s restaurant-hopping had me all grabby for something a little bit special. I’d never attempted a slow-cooker pot roast before, though, and I was happy to take some help from the good people at William Sonoma (also purchased: sanding sugar, some tikka masala simmering sauce, and a ginormous ladle. After all, there was a gift card to be spent).

Five hours later, we wound up with a perfectly done, almost buttery roast, which (along with some smashed red potatoes and a quick Caesar salad) was a super-satisfying, day-off, January-type dinner.  Usually I sort of chafe at the idea of starting dinner from a jar, but this worked so well I might have to reconsider.  Plus, come on. That is a pretty jar.