Step #1 -GARNISHES---- 1 x sliced Parsley OR 1 x Apple Rings & Parsley 1 x Gravy Sweet potatoes should be pared & cut into pieces.
Step #2 --- ------------------ Cook onions in 1 T butter or shortening in Dutch oven until tender-crisp; set aside.
Step #3 Brown roast in remaining butter or shortening in Dutch oven over med-heat/flame 15 to 20 mins or until browned on both sides.
Step #4 Pierce entire surface of meat with fork.
Step #5 mix apple juice, thyme, catsup, salt, pepper, mustard & basil; add to meat.
Step #6 Top meat with reserved cooked onions; cover & cook slowly 2 1/2 hrs or until almost tender.
Step #7 Brush sweet potatoes with lemon juice for bright color; add to meat.
Step #8 Continue cooking, covered, 30 to 40 mins or until meat & potatoes are tender.
Step #9 Place meat & potatoes on warm platter.
Step #10 Sprinkle top potatoes with sliced parsley or garinish with apple rings & parsley, if desired.
Step #11 Serve gravy over sliced meat.
Step #12 NOTE: After apple juice mixture is added to browned meat, it may be marinated in the refrigerator until 3 to 4 hrs before serving time; turn meat several times.
Step #13 If Dutch oven is cast iron, transfer to a glass dish.
Step #14 GRAVY: Skim excess fat from cooking liquid; add water if needed to make 1 1/2 c.
Step #15 Mix 1/2 c water & 2 T Unbleached Flour; stir slowly into cooking liquid.
Step #16 Heat to boiling; cook, stirring 3 to 5 mins.
Step #17 Spice up this with salt & pepper, if desired.
Step #18 Gravy may be served in Large Apple that has been scooped out, if desired.