How To Make Cuban Pot Roast Stuffed With Ham,"Boliche" Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. roast
• 6 large garlic gloves, crushed well
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 lb. ground ham
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1" slice of tomato, cut into quarters
• 10 whole black peppers
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup dry white cooking wine
• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. Mix garlic with the salt and ground pepper. 
2. Pierce all around, with a thin sharp knife.
3. Using half the garlic mixture, stuff holes. 
4. Using a long, sharp knife, cut an "X" through the center of the roast, length-wise, to make a cavity for the ham. 
5. Pack this cavity with the ground ham. 
6. Spread any leftover garlic mixture on the surface of the roast.
7. In a Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil. 
8. Brown the roast on all sides. 
9. Add all the other ingredients and bring to a boil. 
10. Cover and lower the heat to a slow simmer. 
11. Cook for 2-1/2 hours, turning the roast every half hour or so. 
12. Slice and garnish with the sauce. Makes 6-8 portions.