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Recipe Discussions => Meat => Topic started by: Smokeville on July 21, 2011, 09:56:22 AM

Title: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: Smokeville on July 21, 2011, 09:56:22 AM
I lied about the weight -- it wasn't 20lb, but only a paltry 17.6.....

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu28/rrchambers/2011-07-21_12-36-55_757.jpg)

All rubbed.... using the beef rub from the recipe forum.....

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu28/rrchambers/2011-07-21_12-48-00_112.jpg)

It fits the racks, almost....

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu28/rrchambers/2011-07-21_12-48-32_891.jpg)

I'll have more photos as things progress much later today or tomorrow...

Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb
Post by: wyoduke on July 21, 2011, 10:15:57 AM
That is a nice hunk of beef ;)
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb
Post by: NePaSmoKer on July 21, 2011, 10:37:40 AM
WOWSERS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aISkVvi5iI8
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb
Post by: Smokeville on July 21, 2011, 11:52:12 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on July 21, 2011, 10:37:40 AM
WOWSERS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aISkVvi5iI8

And Wendys could sure use either Clara or Dave to come back and pitch for them!

Maybe it wouldn't help.... Wendys Canadian head office and training store is about a mile from my home and the service there is horrible.
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- in the smoker
Post by: Smokeville on July 22, 2011, 05:33:13 AM

Trussed to fit the rack...

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu28/rrchambers/2011-07-22_08-15-14_870.jpg)

And into the smoker at 8:15am.

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu28/rrchambers/2011-07-22_08-16-55_397.jpg)
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- in the smoker
Post by: Caribou on July 22, 2011, 05:49:14 AM
Wow! that's going to be great, chuck is such a great cut. :)
Carolyn
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- in the smoker
Post by: SouthernSmoked on July 22, 2011, 05:49:38 AM
I have a comment ................ WOW!
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- in the smoker
Post by: squirtthecat on July 22, 2011, 05:52:44 AM

Dang that is a pile of meat...

You going to slice it? Pull it?
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- in the smoker
Post by: Smokeville on July 22, 2011, 06:36:17 AM
I'm hoping to pull it.

My concern right now is that it will likely be done by about 7am Saturday morning, and I plan to FTC it then. My wife and I have to leave then to go to the Farmers' market, and won't be back until 2pm. Considering the size it should retain enough heat to keep it safe especially if I use a lot of towels. But it is a bit of a concern.

Rich
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- in the smoker
Post by: OU812 on July 22, 2011, 06:55:48 AM
That hunk of beef is gonna be gooood.

If your consered on the length of time your gonna be gone and IT of the chuckie you could stuff it in a crock pot set on low wile your at the market.
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- out of the smoker
Post by: Smokeville on July 22, 2011, 03:54:16 PM

It's out of the smoker after 8 hours and into the oven. The IT right now is 140F....

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu28/rrchambers/2011-07-22_17-37-52_508.jpg)
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- out of the smoker
Post by: Smokeville on July 23, 2011, 03:19:33 AM
The IT last night at 11pm was 177F.

Right now at 7am it is 185F.

That must have been a long stall!

Back into the oven for another few hours.... it sure smells great!
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: Smokeville on July 23, 2011, 01:38:21 PM

Got back at 2pm and it was ready to cut or pull.

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu28/rrchambers/2011-07-23_14-33-45_572.jpg)

Gave it a try and it pulled like a dream....

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu28/rrchambers/2011-07-23_14-39-25_991.jpg)

It is a touch dry, but otherwise quite tasty. Total time was about 26 hours!

I'm going to make some bbq sauce and it will be ready for church lunch tomorrow....

Rich
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: muebe on July 23, 2011, 02:57:47 PM
Nice! I am gonna have to try making some pulled beef ;D
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: ghost9mm on July 23, 2011, 03:05:26 PM
Now that was a really good job on the chunk of meat, how many you gonna feed with that chunk of meat...looks like it will melt in your mouth...
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: OldHickory on July 23, 2011, 03:35:23 PM
Nice job.  Looks like it made bark in the oven.  What was your oven cooking temp?
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: Smokeville on July 23, 2011, 04:31:18 PM
Quote from: OldHickory on July 23, 2011, 03:35:23 PM
Nice job.  Looks like it made bark in the oven.  What was your oven cooking temp?

It was 210F. I wanted to keep it low...
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: Smokeville on July 23, 2011, 04:35:44 PM
Quote from: ghost9mm on July 23, 2011, 03:05:26 PM
Now that was a really good job on the chunk of meat, how many you gonna feed with that chunk of meat...looks like it will melt in your mouth...

Well, it slightly dry, but in my experience with beef chuck it is always a bit dry.

I made a "Wood Chicks" bbq sauce and the two combined are amazing. There will be maybe 35 folks at church tomorrow (we are small and somewhat disadvantaged people) but I think it will go over big time.

Rich
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: squirtthecat on July 23, 2011, 04:41:57 PM

Oh yeah, add some sauce and stir it up good to get it moist.   Even some generic gravy mixed in will bring some moisture back to it.   Great job!
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: kaskiles on July 26, 2011, 08:03:39 PM
Wow, that is a block of beef.  I would have expected it to take over 2+ hours/pound at 220 on the OBS.

I want one, Publix is selling boneless chuck at near 5$/lb USDA choice...
:'(
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: classicrockgriller on July 27, 2011, 12:05:25 AM
I had and did a chuckzilla. 17 plus lbs. plus with it a 8 plus brisket. (and some other things)

I will hunt the link cause I researched them and found that they stall and almost never climb again.

I pulled mine after 1 hr after the stall started going forward.
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: Smokeville on July 27, 2011, 05:02:37 AM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on July 27, 2011, 12:05:25 AM
I had and did a chuckzilla. 17 plus lbs. plus with it a 8 plus brisket. (and some other things)

I will hunt the link cause I researched them and found that they stall and almost never climb again.

I pulled mine after 1 hr after the stall started going forward.

Hi CRG: I did find that thread and it was a big help. That's where I borrowed "chuckzilla" from!
Title: Re: Beef Chuckzilla 17.6lb -- finally done!
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on July 29, 2011, 07:33:06 AM
Nice job Smoke!  I have yet to do a chuckzilla, but I have done pulled beef plenty of times and I love it!  When I put it in the crock pot I usually add beef broth and apple juice to keep it moist.