What to do with Leftover Pot Roast Juice
Making a pot roast for dinner is a delicious way to show your family how much you care for them. But when you’re done eating, what do you do with the leftover pot roast juice? Here are some ideas of how to make the most out of this delicious by-product:
1. Make a Gravy
Take the leftover pot roast juice and combine it with a roux – a mixture of butter and flour – to form a gravy. Serve the gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or even veggie noodles for an added boost of flavor.
2. Create a Delicious Stew
Leftover pot roast juice can also be used to make a warm and hearty stew. Add some vegetables like carrots, celery, mushrooms, and potatoes, and simmer everything together until the stew is thick and flavor.
3. Reinvent the Dish
If you still have pot roast left from the night before, use the juice to give it new life! Shred up the leftovers and mix with the roasted juice, a few spices, and perhaps some chopped up vegetables from your fridge. Then, bake in an oven-safe dish until everything is hot and crispy.
4. Use the Juice as a Soup or a Vegetable Stock
If you simply don’t have the time to make a fancy dish from the pot roast juice, you can easily use it as a soup or a vegetable stock. Pour the juice into a pot with some vegetables, herbs, and seasonings, and simmer until everything is cooked.
5. Freeze the Juice
If you have any leftover pot roast juice that you don’t want to use right away, you can always freeze it for later. Once you’re ready to use the juice, you can simply thaw it in the fridge and make something delicious.
Making the most out of leftover pot roast juice requires a bit of creativity. But, with a few simple steps, you can turn this delicious by-product into a whole new delicious dish to impress your dinner guests – or just your family.
