Been doin' this a while, but today was my first chuck roast cook.
Had a 3# nicely marbled Angus chuck roast from Costco here, and wanted to do something other than pot roast with it. SWMBO didn't think smoking it was such a good idea, but I invoked the "Trust Meathead" clause and proceeded.
It dry-brined for two days days uncovered, and a third day covered with plastic wrap (rain yesterday, it IS Seattle).
Went on the Weber and SnS today about 1PM with a BBBR coating, and some Alder chips. The SnS combo was great as always, and held temps rock solid the whole cook. Hit a stall at 172F that lasted a bit long, but finally pushed through. I pulled it at 178F as we were getting tired of waiting and the rest of dinner was ready, and rain was threatening again. Did I mention we're near Seattle?
SWMBO declared the sliced result one of the best things I've ever cooked, which is always good for the ego. It was indeed moist and tasty. A total success. I'm instructed to go find some more chuck roasts, and maybe cook two at a time. OK by me!
Sorry, no pics
Had a 3# nicely marbled Angus chuck roast from Costco here, and wanted to do something other than pot roast with it. SWMBO didn't think smoking it was such a good idea, but I invoked the "Trust Meathead" clause and proceeded.
It dry-brined for two days days uncovered, and a third day covered with plastic wrap (rain yesterday, it IS Seattle).
Went on the Weber and SnS today about 1PM with a BBBR coating, and some Alder chips. The SnS combo was great as always, and held temps rock solid the whole cook. Hit a stall at 172F that lasted a bit long, but finally pushed through. I pulled it at 178F as we were getting tired of waiting and the rest of dinner was ready, and rain was threatening again. Did I mention we're near Seattle?
SWMBO declared the sliced result one of the best things I've ever cooked, which is always good for the ego. It was indeed moist and tasty. A total success. I'm instructed to go find some more chuck roasts, and maybe cook two at a time. OK by me!
Sorry, no pics
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