First PBC Chuckies

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First PBC Chuckies

July 29, 2019, 06:13 AM

I made my first PBC Chuckies on Saturday. Had the Butcher cut 2 large Chuck Roasts for a totaling 11#. Dry brined overnight. Hung in the PBC with a few oak chunks until they were about 160-170. Then wrapped with a little broth seasoned with BBBR. Took them to 210* and rested in a cooler for 2 hours before pulling. Now we're ready for Family coming next Saturday. They turned out great, both moist and smoky!
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#2

July 29, 2019, 06:36 AM

Wow that looks amazing. Beautiful smoke ring peeking out every which way. Your family is going to be so impressed. I don't know how you'll keep from snacking on it between now and Saturday.

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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 07:29 AM

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I froze it until later this week so NO snacking. Lol.
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July 29, 2019, 06:45 AM

How do you hang them? Do you tie them with string so they dont fall apart?

Also, are you using bricks to hold the led down? When i built my UDS, i added four of these:
JW Winco Series GN 833 Steel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G56XEG0...p_mob_ap_share
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N227GB commented

July 29, 2019, 07:10 AM

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I use two hooks per chuckie, stuck through the meaty parts away from the fat. They do sag during cooking but this gives you more surface area for smoke. Chuckies in the PBC are a bigger favorite here over brisket.

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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 07:30 AM

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I tied one string around each roast and then used 2 hooks per roast. The bricks are to hold the lid tight. I have a rope gasket too.
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July 29, 2019, 06:47 AM

Well done.
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July 29, 2019, 06:59 AM

Lookin good Skip
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July 29, 2019, 07:11 AM

I'd like to grab a hand full of that !!!!
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#7

July 29, 2019, 07:21 AM

Looks great! Great use for old socks!
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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 07:28 AM

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Great use for now. With cold MN winters I'll need them in a few months!

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HawkerXP commented

July 29, 2019, 07:53 AM

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Good way to warm up your socks!
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#8

July 29, 2019, 11:40 AM

That meat looks fantastic! I'm going to have to try this soon. Approximately how long did the cooking part take?
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July 29, 2019, 03:10 PM

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About 6.5 hours in the PBC + 2 more hours of resting for 8.5 hours total.
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July 29, 2019, 12:00 PM

Skip How does the lid vent work on the PBC, are you getting better control with it now?
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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 03:07 PM

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The vent works well. It beats cracking the lid when doing chicken etc. The PBC ran around 300-325 for this entire beef cook--with the vent closed.

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July 29, 2019, 05:34 PM

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Skip I went to Lowes to buy a step bit to install mine and gulped when I saw the price - $39. When I have time to drive into town to Harbor Freight they have one for $19, but until then mine remains in the plastic.
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#10

July 29, 2019, 12:43 PM

Looks great Skip!
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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 03:11 PM

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Thanks.
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#11

July 29, 2019, 01:07 PM

The one time I tried a chuckie I was disappointed. yours make me want to try again.
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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 03:15 PM

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Go for it!
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#12

July 29, 2019, 02:03 PM

Fingers crossed I get to eat some on Saturday! Looks great Skip !
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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 03:11 PM

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Thanks.
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#13

July 29, 2019, 02:22 PM

Looks good. I have't had much luck with chucks - Guess it is time for me to try again.
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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 03:13 PM

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I haven't done great either until now. I was always in a hurry and didn't rest as long before. Resting might be the secret? or the +5# chunks of beef?

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klflowers commented

July 30, 2019, 04:52 AM

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Or maybe I just need a pbc...

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July 29, 2019, 02:50 PM

Wow that looks good .
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July 29, 2019, 03:13 PM

Chuckies on the PBC are our favorite! That looks suuuper!
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Skip commented

July 29, 2019, 03:16 PM

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Thanks.

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