Chuck Roast

[VintonVa]

I bought a chuck roast to do a pot roast in the pressure cooker.  Having never smoked beef, I wonder can a chuck roast make a good smoker cut, or just pressure cook it?

 

[DivotMaker]

Absolutely!  The chuck roast smokes like a brisket, and is great to use as a substitute for burnt ends!  Good fat content, so it keeps the moisture up (like a brisket point).  Rub it, and smoke at 225 until it hits around 195 internal temp, and you'll be good!

 

[BedouinBob]

Hey William, I have also pulled it at 140 and finished in a crock pot with veggies. Favors everything really nice.

 

[SuperDave]

I believe them to be dry unless they are braised after the smoke period. 

 

[BBQ4YO]

William, what size was the Chuck and how long does it take to get up to 195 IT...........

 

[DivotMaker]

I picked up a 2-pack from Sam's today (total weight 7.5 lbs).  I'm going to inject tonight, smoke tomorrow, then cut up and make burnt ends.  I'll post this whole process in another thread.

 

[BBQ4YO]

Great Tony, let me know where to find the thread

 

[DivotMaker]

Great Tony, let me know where to find the thread

Started it here, Isaac:

Chuck Roast for Burnt Ends