Chuck Roast for Burnt Ends

[DivotMaker]

Picked up a 2-pack of chuck roasts from Sam's today (7.5 lbs total weight).  Today, I injected them with a new Tony Checherie's "Honey Bacon & BBQ" injectable marinade.  Gave them a rub with Jim Baldridge's Secret Seasoning (my favorite on brisket & beef in-general), then wrapped in plastic for an overnight rest in the fridge - "Happy time!"

I plan on smoking @ 225 with hickory until they hit 195, then wrap/rest, just like a brisket.

They will then be cubed, and re-smoked as burnt ends, using this method:

Brisket Burnt Ends

I'll smoke the roasts early, then let them cool before cutting (makes it easier), then use mesquite for the burnt ends.

Updates to follow!

 

[SuperDave]

Tony, those look like some real nice chucks. 

 

[DivotMaker]

Hope so, Dave!  They're cut a little thinner than normal, for Sam's, but should work well for ends.

 

[BBQ4YO]

I'm @ work now and headed to Sam's after for some "chuck"......... burnt ends are the plan for tomorrow
Thanks..............

 

[DivotMaker]

I'm @ work now and headed to Sam's after for some "chuck"......... burnt ends are the plan for tomorrow
Thanks..............

Way to go, Isaac!  They're quite a "meat candy" treat!  They're best with brisket point, but the chuck isn't bad.

 

[DivotMaker]

Wasn't able to get these smoked last weekend, so I froze the prep'd roasts, and thawed them for today.  In the smoker this morning, with 6 oz of hickory.  Currently stalled at 175!

 

[DivotMaker]

Finally done!  The chuck roasts took 7 hours to hit 195 (not bad).  Next time, for burnt ends, I'm pulling at 185, since they're finish cooking as cubes).  1 hour rest in foil before cubing.

Once the roasts cooled a bit (1 hour), they were cubed.  As normal, a put them in a big bowl and coated with honey, my St Louis BBQ sauce, and rub (Memphis BBQ Company, this time).  Then, back in the smoker at 240 for 1.5 hours (2 oz mesquite).

The results were great.  While brisket point is ideal for burnt ends, the chuck is not a bad substitute!

 

[elkins20]

Hey Tony, the burnt ends look really good. Curious is that a home grown tomato in the photo? Just wondering if the tomatoes in your neck of the woods is ready yet. I have green ones and should pull some maybe the second week of July...

 

[gregbooras]

Tony,

They look excellent, I have book marked this page so I can make them next time we have a party.

Greg

 

[shomesmoke]

Looks good Tony, I can see a "chuckie" being cubed in the near future!

 

[DivotMaker]

Thanks all!  Those are farmer's market local tomatoes, Bill.  We didn't plant a garden this year.  They actually tasted pretty good!

 

[elkins20]

Hey Tony, I thought they might be out in your area. I had to water today as did not get any of the rain left overs from the hurricane. But, the end of this week supposed to have rain everyday starting with Wednesday night. Also the burnt ends looked really good. Not sure which I want to do this weekend will either be some brisket or the Boston Butt. I might do the other slab of ribs to see how they come out. Just not going to leave them in  the smoker after they are done. If I split them with my Dad he can come and get them lol

 

[DivotMaker]

Tackle a packer brisket, Bill - that way, you can save the point for ends!

 

[elkins20]

Funny you said that Tony as was leaning that way. Either that or may hop on the bike and head down your way for tomatoes. I love bacon and tomato sandwiches... Would be a good 6 hour ride.

 

[DivotMaker]

Bill, I bet they'll be a lot better in a couple of weeks.  The wife got these last weekend, and they were kind of anemic looking!  I told her they got the rejects from Harp's (grocery store), and passed them off as "homegrown!"  lol.  She didn't laugh, though.  Despite the looks, they tasted great. 

 

[drains]

Great job Tony! They look delicious. There are mom and pop vegetable stands everywhere here loaded with tomatoes and peas and corn and watermelons.

 

[elkins20]

Mine are loaded now with green ones about the size of a shooting marble. And my first one is almost the size of a hard ball. Anyday now as the weather here has heated up.  ;D

 

[DivotMaker]

Nothing better than homegrown summer 'maters and BBQ, boys! 

 

[elkins20]

Now your talking, that and a cold one.

 

[DivotMaker]

Now your talking, that and a cold one.

Goes without saying.