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Roberto Caruso
1 kg inside blade pot roast, or sirloin roast
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 500-mL cans hard cider
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
Pat meat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Season with pepper.
Heat a large pot over medium. Add oil, then meat. Brown on all sides, turning every 2 min. Add cider and increase heat to high. Boil 2 min, then reduce to medium-low. Stir in hoisin. Cover and simmer, turning meat every 30 min, until fork-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer meat to a cutting board. Cover to keep warm.
Boil liquid, uncovered, until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 15 to 25 min. Slice meat and serve with sauce.
Calories 550, Protein 51g, Carbohydrates 15g, Fat 29g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 729mg.
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