The wifey did a crotch pot roast a week or two ago with the butter, Lipton Onion Soup mix and the Ranch packet. I'm sure a few other ingredients. I came home from work, and asked if the dogs took some big ole shits in the house? She said she was thinking the same thing, but knowing it was coming from the pot.
Have no clue why it gave off that smell, but it was one damn fine roast.
I love the searing prior to throwing it in the pot.