I sear my roasts wether beef or pork on all sides in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil or veg. oil. then I place roast in a roasting pan surround with potatoes, carrots, onions salt, pepper asm needed pour about 1 to 2 cups of water over the veggies cover and bake in pre heated oven 350 degrees for a couple of hours, I check for tenderness