*Tip: If you desire to tie the roast, cotton kitchen twine (also called butcher's twine) is handy to have on hand for a number of chores, especially tying roasts to help them keep their shape during cooking. If you don't have it, use unwaxed and unflavored dental floss. **Substitute 1 cup apple juice and 1/2 cup dry vermouth for the hard cider, or use all apple juice.