Simple Smoked Chuck Roast on the Weber Kettle

TLDRIn this video, Mama and Papa Joe show you how to smoke a delicious chuck roast on the Weber Kettle. They season the roast with cracked black pepper and Uncle Chris Gourmet steak seasoning, then smoke it for about 5 and a half hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 203°F. The result is a tender, flavorful roast with a beautiful bark and smoke ring.

Key insights

🔥Smoking a chuck roast on the Weber Kettle is an easy and affordable way to enjoy delicious BBQ.

🌡️Maintaining a temperature of around 275-285°F throughout the smoking process is ideal.

🧂Seasoning the chuck roast simply with cracked black pepper and steak seasoning creates a flavorful bark.

💨Using hardwood briquettes and wood chunks adds a smoky flavor to the roast.

🍖The chuck roast is ready to wrap when it reaches an internal temperature of 175-180°F.

Q&A

What type of wood is best for smoking a chuck roast?

Hardwood chunks, such as hickory or mesquite, are great options for adding a smoky flavor to the roast.

How long should I smoke the chuck roast for?

The chuck roast should be smoked for about 5 and a half hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 203°F.

Can I use a different seasoning for the roast?

Absolutely! You can experiment with different spices and seasonings to customize the flavor of your roast.

Do I need to wrap the chuck roast in butcher paper?

Wrapping the chuck roast in butcher paper during the cooking process helps retain moisture and create a tender texture.

Can I cook the chuck roast on a different type of grill?

While the Weber Kettle is ideal for smoking, you can also smoke the chuck roast on other types of grills with indirect heat.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Mama and Papa Joe wish everyone a prosperous year and introduce a simple smoked chuck roast recipe.

01:20They season the chuck roast with cracked black pepper and steak seasoning.

01:58Using a smoking Ator on the Weber Kettle, they prepare the grill for smoking.

02:39The chuck roast is placed on the grill, and wood chunks are added for additional smoke flavor.

03:01After 3 hours of smoking, they flip the chuck roast for even cooking.

04:19After 4 hours and 15 minutes, the chuck roast is wrapped in butcher paper for the final stage of cooking.

06:21The chuck roast is removed from the grill after reaching an internal temperature of 203°F.

07:38Mama and Papa Joe enjoy the tender and flavorful chuck roast.