On Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:18:59 GMT, "Tom Del Rosso"
> wrote:

>About browning in fat, do you sear these roasts first? If so, in the oven
>uncovered, or in a hot pan?

HOT pan. I use the oven vessel to do that...add liquid...usually
beer, cover and put in oven.

Cooking pork? Don't forget six cloves of garlic. That will be all
you need. Salt & pepper when you are finished.