Cider Stew

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 12 lb chuck pot roast 2-inch thick
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 14 tsp pepper
• 14 tsp dried thyme
• 3 Tbsp oil
• 2 c apple juice or cider
• 12 c water
• 2 Tbsp vinegar
• 4 carrots quartered
• 2 onions sliced
• 1 stalk celery sliced
• 1 apple cored and chopped

Directions

1. To cut roast into 1-inch cubes first trim excess fat from roast Cut roast into 1-inch slices Cut each slice in half lengthwise then cut into 1-inch pieces