Yield:  4 servings, or 2 servings with leftovers
See the article on the tagine
See Abbreviations, if needed

  ·    2 lbs       roast of pork or lamb shoulder or beef chuck 
  ·    1 T         EVOO
  ·    15 oz     chicken stock or canned chicken or beef broth
  ·    1            large onion, sliced medium thick
  ·    2            carrots, sliced in like-size pieces
  ·    1            garlic, pureed
  ·    8            red potatoes, small to medium size, halved
  ·    1            sprig of thyme
  ·    4            bay leaves
  ·                  S/P

1.  Tie the roast, if necessary to hold its shape
2.  Season the roast well with S/P
3.  Place the EVOO in the iron tagine bottom over medium-high heat, 
     brown all sides of the roast well, using large tongs to handle it
4.  Set the roast aside, add 1/3 cup of the stock and, using a 
     plastic spatula, loosen the residue that formed on the tagine bottom 
     while the roast was browned 
5.  Return the roast to the tagine bottom and add the veggies along the sides 
6.  Spread the pureed garlic on top of the roast along with a few of the onions
7.  Add the spices and the rest of the stock (braising liquid) and BTB
8.  When at boiling point, reduce the heat to the lowest simmer setting
9.  Place the cover on the tagine
10.  Braise the roast on the stovetop for about 1.5 hours or until done 
11.  Serve the dish from the tagine bottom 
12.  Optional: To make a sauce: When the roast and veggies are done, remove them carefully to a serving platter and keep in a warm place. Bring the braising liquid to a
brisk boil and reduce the volume by about one-half, or enough sauce for 4 servings. Taste and season as desired.  Serve the dish with the sauce on the side
Notes:  a) If the roasts at the counter are too large, ask the butcher to cut one in half and package them separately.  b) All manner of veggies can be used for this dish.  Try eggplant, green beans, zuchs, broccoli, sweet potato, whatever.  Soft veggies should be added midway through the cooking process.  c) There will be a little sputtering of braising liquid around the seal as the tagine simmers.