How to Cook a Perfect Chuck Roast with a Reverse Sear

TLDRLearn how to cook a mouth-watering chuck roast using the reverse sear method. This recipe transforms an ordinary chuck roast into a tender and flavorful steak-like dish. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect medium-rare result.

Key insights

🔥The reverse sear method turns a chuck roast into a tender and flavorful steak-like dish.

💨Tying the chuck roast with butcher's twine helps maintain its shape during cooking.

🔪Tenderizing the chuck roast with a meat tenderizer helps break down the fibers and increase tenderness.

🧂Seasoning the chuck roast with Mississippi grit and Killer Hogs hot barbecue rub adds flavor and enhances the crust.

🥩The chuck roast should be cooked to an internal temperature of 125°F for a perfect medium-rare result.

Q&A

Do I need to trim the chuck roast before cooking?

The chuck roast usually doesn't require much trimming. Just square the edges and remove any silver skin if present.

Can I marinate the chuck roast overnight?

Instead of marinating, you can do a salt brine overnight to enhance tenderness and flavor.

What temperature should I cook the chuck roast?

Cook the chuck roast at 275°F using the reverse sear method.

What seasonings should I use?

Season the chuck roast with Mississippi grit for a salty base and Killer Hogs hot barbecue rub for added flavor and a peppery note.

How should I slice and serve the chuck roast?

Slice the chuck roast across the grain and serve it as a steak-like dish with your favorite side dishes.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and overview of cooking a chuck roast with a reverse sear method.

03:30Trimming and tying the chuck roast to maintain its shape during cooking.

05:49Tenderizing the chuck roast with a meat tenderizer to enhance tenderness.

09:59Seasoning the chuck roast with Mississippi grit and Killer Hogs hot barbecue rub for flavor.

13:45Cooking the chuck roast with the reverse sear method until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F.

18:50Resting the chuck roast and preparing the grill for the searing process.

23:15Searing the chuck roast on a hot grill to create a flavorful crust.

28:20Slicing and serving the perfectly cooked chuck roast as a steak-like dish.