Anyone tried Pulled Beef?

drewpatton · February 03, 2010, 08:39:54 AM

I'm kicking around the idea of trying the pulled beef from the recipe site. However, after searching the forum I can't seem to find any information! If anyone has any words of wisdom or stories of defeat (which is usually my case haha) I would be greatfull! Thanks!
Drew

squirtthecat · February 03, 2010, 08:51:19 AM

Get yourself a big chuck roast. Rub it up, and take it low and slow at 225* to an IT of 200+. Foil it up and let it rest a while.

It pulls right apart... Good eats!

drewpatton · February 03, 2010, 08:57:21 AM

I got myself a 5 pounder. Was going to use Alton Browns pulled pork rub:

1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
1 teaspoon whole coriander
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika

All wizzed up in my spice grinder.
Good Eats indeed!

OU812 · February 03, 2010, 09:27:17 AM

Yep, pulled chuck is good, not as good as brisket but real close.

I cook mine just like a pork butt.

squirtthecat · February 03, 2010, 10:46:58 AM

Quote from: OU812 on February 03, 2010, 09:27:17 AM
Yep, pulled chuck is good, not as good as brisket but real close.

I cook mine just like a pork butt.

And I got my pulled chuck idea from OU812! ;)

pfowl01 · February 03, 2010, 12:44:34 PM

I did one a long time ago.....Gave it a rub down with some Cow lick (Dizzy pig),smoked it for a couple of hours,then boated it with some apple juice till done.Pretty tasty if I remember right........gonna have to do another one someday ;)

NePaSmoKer · February 03, 2010, 12:53:40 PM

when i was growing up on my parents small farm i pulled beef once ;D my hand got cought in the rope an he dragged my a$$ thru the peach archard :D :D

that was the last time i pulled beef :D

OU812 · February 03, 2010, 01:08:54 PM

NePas, it sounds like the beef pulled you. ;D

Habanero Smoker · February 03, 2010, 02:01:22 PM

I've made Mike's Pulled Beef and it was good. He does have a tread somewheres on this board. You should try the recipe as is, and then experiment later. Or cut a large roast in half and use Mike's recipe, and on the second one use Alton's rub. I will be curious to know how fennel goes with beef. I don't think I every used a rub with fennel on beef.

drewpatton · February 03, 2010, 02:34:40 PM

Sounds like a plan Habanero.... I think I'll cut it in half and experiment like that!

ronbeaux · February 03, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Might I suggest you try one with a good coat of Beef Base(Sam's Club) with a healthy sprinkle of Greek Seasoning or Steak Dust(also Sam's Club)??

Fennel and coriander will make it smell good though.

drewpatton · February 03, 2010, 03:10:59 PM

ronbeaux, when you say "beef base" are you talking about a granulated beef bouillon?

ronbeaux · February 03, 2010, 04:03:49 PM

No
It's a paste that comes in a tub. Loosen it up with a small amount of water and then smear it all over the meat. Then sprinkle on the rub and cook it.

drewpatton · February 04, 2010, 09:08:51 AM

Right on! I for sure have some experimenting to do!
Thanks guys for the insight.
Drew

Jimbo · February 08, 2010, 10:17:28 AM

Anyone have a recommended IT for pulled Beef?

I took a 3lb Chuck roast to 195 deg and FTC'd for 2 hours and it was not pullable. I had to slice/chop it. It as good eating but not tender enough to pull.

I am afraid of going to high of IT and drying it out.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Anyone tried Pulled Beef?

squirtthecat

squirtthecat

NePaSmoKer