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To recreate this dish, several key ingredients are essential. You'll need a three-and-a-half to four-pound boneless chuck roast, salt, black pepper, olive oil, water, parsnips (or alternatively, parsley root), parsley leaves, and onion. For the harvester sauce, the recipe calls for a generous amount of garlic, six medium eggs, white wine vinegar, black pepper, and crushed garlic.
The Role of Garlic in Culinary and Cultural Context
Garlic's role extends beyond enhancing flavor; it has historically been associated with warding off evil, particularly the undead. This connection likely finds its roots in various superstitions that link garlic with medicinal properties and protective qualities against ailments and malevolent spirits.