I cook a lot of roasts. Most people are not big fans of odd seasonings or fruity tastes in their roasts. So, who go through huge processes to get special seasonings to soak into the roast.

My experiece says that keeping it simple is always easier on you and usually received best by your family or guests. Don't overlook your crockpot as a way to cook the roast. Start by rubbing in some salt, pepper, and maybe a little garlic powder if you like it. If you want the roast for supper tonight, make sure it is thawed before putting it in the pot. For tomorrow night, just throw it in frozen the night before. You can thaw a roast (pork or beef) in a microwave easily in about 20 to 30 minutes. Almost all microwaves today have excellent defrost settings that work well.

Once the roast is seasoned and in the pot, add about 1 cup of water. You should set the heat on high and leave it there unless you need to keep the roast warm after it is cooked. Put the lid on and forget it for 8 to 24 hours. You really cannot overcook a roast unless you let it get dry.

Check on the roast about every 6 or 8 hours to make sure it has plenty of juice. If you are not sure, just add about 4-8 oz. of water. When the roast can be pulled apart easily with a fork, it's done. Remove it from the pot, place it on a plate or platter and serve it hot.

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