Instructions: Trim fat from the roast. Cut slits in several places, each slit 1/2" long and 1" deep. Insert a small slice of garlic into each slice.

In a 4-quart Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in hot oil. Remove from heat and drain off fat.

Combine bloody Mary mix, 1/4 cup vodka or water, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic in bowl. Slowly pour over roast.

Bake uncovered in a 325 degree F oven for 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until very tender. Transfer to a platter, reserving juices in Dutch oven. Keep roast warm.

For gravy, measure cooking juices; skim off fat. Add enough water to measure 1 1/2 cups. Return juices to Dutch oven. Combine 2 Tbsp vodka (or water) and cornstarch and stir into reserved juices. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Simmer for 1 minute. Slice meat thinly across the grain. serve with gravy.

Serves 10-12

Homemade Bloody Mary Mix
Tomato Juice
dash of Celery Salt
dash of Salt and Pepper
Horseradish to taste - the more, the spicier Tabasco to taste - the more, the more zip!

few dashes of Worcestershire sauce

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