Smoked beef chuck roast?

DarqMan · May 03, 2010, 05:57:39 PM

I've never smoked a chuck roast, but I've got 5 pounds of it (2 x 2.5lb) in the freezer and was thinking about an experiment.

Has anyone ever smoked a beef chuck roast? Any suggestions on how to prepare prior to smoking?

classicrockgriller · May 03, 2010, 06:21:51 PM

They are a fun smoke.

You can either bring it to a lower temp 150* and below

and slice it and have like roast beef. Or

You can bring it up to 180'sh and slice like a brisket. Or

You can do like to 200 IT and have pulled beef.

DarqMan · May 03, 2010, 06:36:59 PM

CRG, what's your time estimate for the 2 pieces to get them to the stage where they can be pulled? I'm thinking about running the cabinet temp @ 225 or so...

classicrockgriller · May 03, 2010, 06:43:13 PM

They cook pretty quick.

Around 5 hrs depending on how thick they are.

Are they like 1 1/2 " ?

DarqMan · May 03, 2010, 06:45:17 PM

Actually they are more like 2" thick. That's why I grabbed them, they looked nice.

classicrockgriller · May 03, 2010, 06:47:35 PM

That is a nice thickness.

If you have two, might try two different ways.

DarqMan · May 03, 2010, 07:02:30 PM

That's a good idea. I'll do them on the same day, they're in the same package and will be thawed together. I can take one out early for sampling and make adjustments to the other based on what I find. Sounds like fun!

classicrockgriller · May 03, 2010, 07:06:58 PM

Quote from: DarqMan on May 03, 2010, 07:02:30 PM
That's a good idea. I'll do them on the same day, they're in the same package and will be thawed together. I can take one out early for sampling and make adjustments to the other based on what I find. Sounds like fun!

You the man!

I wouldn't get real crazy with a rub.

IE: don't over do it.

DarqMan · May 03, 2010, 07:19:38 PM

Roger that... I'm thinking about going simple with some black pepper, touch of salt and just a couple hours of pecan.

classicrockgriller · May 03, 2010, 09:50:36 PM

maybe a tad of garlic and onion powder.

a tad!

SnellySmokesEm · May 04, 2010, 08:29:37 AM

I have done the chuckies both ways, sliced and pulled. Here is the link to one of my smokes:
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=15374.msg183389#msg183389

I also did barbacoa two weeks ago and I was very pleased
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=15554.msg185600#msg185600

Hope this helps!!!

DarqMan · May 04, 2010, 05:22:48 PM

Some good pics in that thread... Now I'm hungry.

Appreciate the tips. I'll be sure to post on my progress when the smoking starts!