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Slow Cooker Bison Pot Roast

Learn how to make a flavorful and lean bison pot roast.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bison, pot roast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To start, sprinkle the roast liberally with kosher salt on both sides. This will help bring moisture and protein to the surface to help brown the meat.
  • Heat up a pan large enough to fit the roast, over medium high heat. Cast iron would be best. Add enough cooking oil to coat the the bottom of your pan,
  • Once hot add the roast. Make sure to brown the meat on every side. Whole process should take about 10 minutes.
  • Add to the slow cooker.
  • Add all the seasonings to the broth. Taste the broth to make sure it's strongly flavored. Add more until it's really strong. Then pour over top the roast.
  • Add the sprigs of rosemary on top. Put the lid on the slow cooker, and cook for 6 to 8 hours or until the pot roast falls apart with a fork.
  • Add in your favorite cooked vegetables (like carrots, celery, or potates). Or serve over freshly made grits or polenta.

Notes

  1. It's normal to see some shrinking with a bison chuck roast. 
  2. If you have some past their prime carrots, celery, onions, etc, throw them in the slow cooker as well for added flavor. It's better than just tossing them.
  3. If you want to use the Instant Pot, I recommend trying to cook it between 60-90 minutes. I have not tested this yet with a bison chuck roast.
  4. To cook it in the stove, set your oven to the lowest temperature and place inside a sealed cooking vessel. Cook for 6 hours.