Every lady should know how to prepare the perfect roast. A good roast is a classic and never goes out of style. This is a skill that will come in handy at dinner parties, family gatherings, and even meetings. If you are the only woman in the room, you must be especially prepared to serve up a roast at any given moment. You will likely even want to dish one out at the office now and then.
Roasts are wonderful for keeping in-laws quiet when they visit. Has your friend’s mother insulted you with her shrewd judgement of your art major? Try surprising her with a piping hot roast! Afraid your husband has a wandering eye? Be a good wife and get his attention with the roast he deserves. These days, you can regularly see roasts being doled out on television, but do not be fooled, a proper roast is a true work of art. If you’ve got beef, don’t hesitate to give it a try.
Each roast should be personally and thoughtfully customized for its specific recipients. Flavor it accordingly. It will take a few hours for your roast to be ready, but be encouraged knowing that it will be absolutely worth it. Guests will be awed.
The perfect roast should be simple, but might take some time to digest. Do not worry, this is perfectly normal. Timing is everything with roasts, and they take some time to master. Sometimes you will want to prepare your roast beforehand and then deftly whip it out when the moment begs for it. A proper roast can take up to 4 hours to prepare.
Roasts are lovely paired with wine – you will most likely need to have a couple of glasses while stewing, before it is complete. You will not need the wine after serving the roast, but your guests will. Have a couple of bottles handy. No need for anything fancy.
When it gets heated, it is time to begin your roast– no need for preheating, things will heat up quite quickly. Your roast should start out smooth and buttery, you don’t want to add too much zing too soon. Think about the sort of impact you want your roast to leave on the palate – a subtle sting? An impactful sizzle? Keep in mind, it is perfectly acceptable and even encouraged for it to be a bit salty. After letting it gently simmer, toss in the necessary ingredients:
Derision
Condescension
Judgement
Irreverence
Humor
Mockery
Poise
Carrots
Many women already have these stored away waiting to be dusted off. Except the carrots. Those should be fresh from the garden. The amount of each ingredient depends on the occasion. Add each to taste. For holiday gatherings, you should add extra irreverence and derision. The perfect roast is deeply personal, and like any well-crafted masterpiece, should mercilessly invoke memories of the follies and foibles of the past.
Your roast must stew for a while over medium high heat. Do not worry about burning, that is all part of a good roast. While you wait, think about how satisfying it will be. During this time, you can prepare the serving plate. Many people are used to having things served on a silver platter, mix things up by serving theirs on a dingy paper plate.
Do not dish out the roast before it is ready. Keep it inside, boiling for quite some time. When the juices start to bubble over, it is ready. You will know it is time to dish out the roast when it becomes saucy and not too tender.
Top with a sprig of rosemary.
If you allow it to cook long enough, you will have one hot, well-done roast. It is best if you serve it immediately. A good roast will have guests only pretending that it is easy to swallow; it will probably make them feel a little bad about their haircuts or careers. Sit back and savor it.