6 lb. pot roast or any lean meat
1 tbsp. salt
2 onions, sliced
1 qt. white wine (for fish) or red (for beef)
2 c. cold water
1 bay leaf
6 whole black peppercorns (allspice)
3 whole cloves or 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 lb. slab bacon or pork, diced

Wash and place meat in earthenware casserole or roaster; cover with onions. Add bay leaf, garlic, cloves, pepper and salt. Mix water and wine; pour over meat. Place diced pork or bacon on top of meat. Place in uncovered casserole or roaster in 400 degree oven for 2 hours. Turn several times, continue to roast at 325 degrees until meat is tender and brown. Small browned potatoes and other vegetables are sometimes served along with the Alcatra.