Eye of round roast

Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.

added about 1 year ago

I'd suggest turning the oven back on to about 300 degrees. The high heat was designed to sear the outside, while getting the inside ready to roast up. Not all ovens heat alike (there's a surprise), and not all retain heat equally. Your roast should be ready to come out of the oven at about 130 degrees. Drape it with plastic, and cover with a big bath towel folded in half or so. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the protein molecules to relax from the stress of heat, thereby letting free-floating water molecules to re-enter the cells and plump them up. Have you ever sliced into a roast or a turkey or a steak and had liquid gush out? Trust, me, we've all been there. It wasn't rested long enough. Searing + low heat + rest period = tender meat. Bon appétit!

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SKK added about 1 year ago

In additions to Boulangere's most excellect instructions, I would seriously consider getting an oven thermometer. All ovens are different. My daughter the baker got me one and it was quite a revelation.

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pierino is a trusted source on General Cooking and Tough Love.

added about 1 year ago

Boulangere is correct, don't trust that dial. When I tested the oven in my old apartment is was off by 25F on the low side. I don't go by hours per pound I go by internal temperature and for that I use an instant read thermometer rather than a probe. And the rest is very important as there is a heat boost as the juices spread back into the flesh. I don't know about the bath towel though. Tenting with foil works just fine for me.

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