The sacrum is a very strong bone that supports the weight of the upper body as it is spread across the pelvis and into the legs.
1 Place carrots on a baking sheet and lightly coat with vegetable oil. Season the carrots with salt and pepper to taste. 2  Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until carrots are tender-crisp and lightly browned.  Serve while hot.
Set the meat on top of the onions, and add 1/2 cup of red wine and tomato juice. Cover the pan and bake in the oven for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the meat is tender. Add the carrots in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. Pour the juices from the pot roast into a measuring cup, and blend with an immersion blender to make a side sauce.