🍲🔥 Caribbean Pot Roast (Jerk-Braised Chuck Roast)

🍲🔥 Caribbean Pot Roast (Jerk-Braised Chuck Roast)

🍲🔥 Caribbean Pot Roast (Jerk-Braised Chuck Roast)

A rich, slow-simmered roast seasoned with Caribbean spices and cooked until tender.

This Caribbean Pot Roast takes the bold flavors of a traditional Jamaican-style braised dish and pairs them with a classic chuck roast. Seasoned with jerk marinade, ginger, browning sauce, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper, the roast slowly simmers until it becomes tender and infused with deep island flavor.

It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect served over rice or alongside vegetables.

⏱ Recipe Snapshot

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2–2½ hours
Total Time: ~2½ hours
Servings: 6–8

🛒 Ingredients

Roast

  • 1 chuck roast (about 3–4 lbs)

Seasoning & Flavor Base

  • Cajun seasoning

  • 2–3 tbsp jerk marinade

  • 1 tsp ginger powder

  • 1–2 tbsp Jamaican browning sauce

  • 2–3 cups beef stock

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 bell pepper, chopped

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

  • Fresh thyme

  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole or sliced depending on heat preference)

Optional: carrots, potatoes, green onions.

👩🏽🍳 Instructions

1. Season the Roast

Pat the chuck roast dry.

Season generously with:

  • Cajun seasoning

  • Jerk marinade

  • Ginger powder

  • Jamaican browning sauce

Rub the seasoning all over the roast to coat evenly.

2. Sear the Roast

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add a little oil and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
Remove and set aside.

3. Build the Flavor Base

In the same pot, sauté:

  • Onion

  • Bell pepper

  • Garlic

  • Thyme

  • Scotch bonnet pepper

Cook until fragrant.

4. Braise

Return the roast to the pot.

Pour in beef stock until the roast is about halfway covered.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Let simmer for 2–2½ hours, turning occasionally, until the roast becomes fork-tender.

5. Serve

Slice or shred the roast and spoon the rich gravy over the top.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • White rice

  • Rice and peas

  • Mashed potatoes

  • Roasted vegetables

  • Fried plantains

🔥 Flavor Tip

Leaving the Scotch bonnet whole allows the flavor to infuse without making the dish overly spicy.

💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔ Deep Caribbean flavor
✔ Tender slow-braised beef
✔ Great for family dinners
✔ Rich gravy perfect for rice