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smoked chuck roast on a cutting board

Smoked Chuck Roast

Tender & flavorful smoked chuck roast perfect for your next family barbecue. Chuck roast makes for a cheaper, yet equally flavorful alternative to brisket.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: BBQ
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 516kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs beef chuck roast

For The Rub

  • ½ tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ tablespoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon All Spice
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Mix the dry spice seasonings in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Season with beef rub generously and refrigerate overnight
  • Pre-Heat smoker to 225-250 degrees F and set it up for indirect heat cooking.
  • Add the beef and smoke until internal temp reaches 160 degrees. Cook time will vary and depend on size of the roast and average cooking temperature so using a meat thermometer is best bet.
  • Remove beef from smoker and wrap in butcher paper. Add back to the smoker and cook until temp reaches 190 degrees.
  • Remove and let rest at least 20 minutes. Serve

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Notes

Choose a roast with decent amount of marbling.
Cook times will depend on size of the roast. This recipe is based on a 5 pounder. 
For the wrap I prefer to use foil instead of my usual butcher paper used for brisket. Both work, but I find the foil creates a bit more steam to help break down the roast a bit more.
Make your rub as simple or complex as you prefer. Coarse salt and black pepper are great. I had a bit more fun by adding in a few more exotic spices to go for an Afro-centric kinda vibe.
Enjoy the smoked roast with bbq fare like potato salad, baked beans, or stewed okra.
I used the leftovers to make a smoked chuck roast sandwich. Cut the roast into chunks, place between two bun halves and top with Cole slaw, pimento cheese, and your favorite BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 6mg
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