Simple Smoked Chuck Roast Recipe in Minutes
This simple smoked chuck roast recipe really can be ready in a matter of minutes. This recipe uses a combo of the Hickory Smoked Sea Salt from the salt sisters, and the Black Beef Seasoning from Scheels. I was introduced to the salt sisters brand when we were on vacation, and I happened to find some of their salt in a little shop in Walker, MN. We have pretty much bought every flavor at this point. I would highly recommend checking out their wide variety! If you do not have a a Scheels locally, you can purchase the beef seasoning online, and I would definitely buy more than one. I hate to admit that I would rather have this smoked chuck roast over pork butt. The tenderness and the juicy meat is next level!
Ingredients:
Beef Chuck Roast
Smoked Salt
Hard Core Carnivore Black Beef Seasoning
Substitutions:
Kosher Salt. The smoke flavor makes the recipe amazing, but if you don’t have it on hand, kosher salt will also work.
Mustard. If cooking spray isn’t available, mustard could be used as a base for the seasoning.
Olive Oil. If mustard and cooking spray are not available, use a pastry brush to spread olive oil on the roast. Just ensure there isn’t too much olive oil.
Equipment Needed:
Smoker
Foil
Cookie Sheet
Why You’ll Love this Simple Smoked Chuck Roast
This smoked chuck roast has to be an all-time favorite of mine. Since this roast cooks at a low temperature all day, the meat is super tender, allowing you to pull it apart with a fork. Towards the end, the meat is wrapped in foil, where it sits in all the juices, making the meat even more tender and adding even more flavor back in. One of my favorite parts is the bark on the outside, holding in all the flavors from the smoked salt and dry rubs. Have I mentioned how much flavor there is in this recipe?!
Where to Buy a Chuck Roast
Chuck Roast is a very common piece of meat, and can be purchased at any grocery store including Costco, Sam’s, a butcher, or better yet, support a local rancher!
The Smoking Process
Chuck roast is typically a tougher cuts of beef because of the connective tissue. Using a slow cooking method such as a smoker, is the ideal cooking method because of the low heat and extended cooking time break. This is where the connective tissue breaks down into gelatin, giving the meat a ton of flavor and giving you the most tender meat.
How Long Does it Take to Cook
The cooking time is entirely dependent upon the size of the chuck roast. For a five-pound roast, it took about six hours from start to finish. A larger roast will take longer, so time will need to be adjusted.
How to Make Simple Smoked Chuck Recipe
The first step is is start by laying out a thawed roast on a baking sheet, and with a paper towel, dry off the meat. Next, lightly spray your cut of meat with cooking spray. This will help bind the seasoning as it is added. Start with the smoked salt. Sprinkle the salt on all sides of the meat.
Next, start adding the black beef seasoning, liberally covering the entire piece of meat on all sides. This seasoning will completely cover the meat. Since all of the flavorings come from the seasoning, it is really important to add enough.
Your pellet smoker should now be heated to 250 degrees f. Place the meat directly on the smoker rack and close the smoker. For best results, resist the temptation of opening and closing the smoker door as this will slow the cooking process.
Once the roast has reached 150 degrees, place aluminum foil under the meat, wrap it around, and tent the foil at the top, allowing some air to escape. The chuck roast will now be sitting in all the juices, with all the connective tissue breaking down, making this the most tender piece of meat you have ever had.
Once the meat is between 210 and 220 degrees, it is ready to be taken off. A meat thermometer may help you monitor this so you don’t have to check it. Take the meat off the smoker, leaving it wrapped in the foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, allow the juices to redistribute back into the meat. Once the meat has finished resting, I place the meat on a cookie sheet and use a fork to pull the meat apart, and now you are ready for the best part, eating!
Sides of this Delicious Chuck Roast
Smoking a larger cut of beef is a great way to make many meals, another reason I love to use the smoker. This roast would pair well with One Pot Cheesy Pasta, potato salad, baked beans, baked potato, or some fresh green beans.
How to Store The Smoked Chuck Roast
These leftovers will last in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator. If you still have extras, place them in a freezer safe bag, and freeze until needed.
Simple Smoked Chuck Roast in Minutes
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb Chuck Roast
- Cooking Spray
- Smoked Salt
- Hard Core Carnivore Black Beef Seasoning
Instructions
- Start by drying off your chuck roast with a papertowel.
- Lightly spray the roast with cooking spray, just enough to give the roast a base for the seasonings to stick to.
- Add the smoked salt, ensuring to season each side.
- Finish seasoning with the black beef seasoning, ensuring the entirety of the roast is covered.
- Preheat your smoker to 250℉, and place the meat directly on the grill.
- Once the roast has reached 150℉, wrap it in foil, tenting at the top so the air can escape.
- Remove from the smoker once the internal temperature has reached between 210℉ and 220℉.
- Allow to rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes before slicing or shredding.
