Red-Cooked Pot Roast (Shanghai Pot Roast)

Yield:	12 Servings
Categories:	Chinese, Beef, Pork, Lamb

4	lb	Chuck roast, boneless, not too lean
1	tb	Sherry
1/2	c	Regular soy sauce
1	c	Water
2	sl	Ginger
2	cl	Garlic, optional
1	oz	Sugar
2		Star anise stars (optional for pork)