Smoked Chuck Roast: A Pleasant Surprise

TLDRIn this video, we smoke a chuck roast and discover that it turns out surprisingly tender and flavorful. Join us for this simple and delicious cook!

Key insights

🔥The chuck roast is treated like a steak and smoked, resulting in a tender and flavorful roast.

🍽️The chuck roast is seasoned simply with cracked black pepper, steak seasoning, and a dash of Maggi sauce.

🌡️The chuck roast is smoked at a temperature of 275°F for a total cooking time of around 3.5 hours.

📦After the initial smoke, the chuck roast is wrapped in butcher paper and cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 208°F.

🍽️The smoked chuck roast is sliced and served, delivering a unique flavor profile that is different from brisket but equally delicious.

Q&A

How is the smoked chuck roast different from a brisket?

While both are delicious, the smoked chuck roast has its own unique flavor profile. It is tender and flavorful, but not as fatty as brisket.

What seasonings are used for the chuck roast?

The chuck roast is seasoned simply with cracked black pepper, steak seasoning, and a dash of Maggi sauce.

What temperature and cooking time are recommended for smoking the chuck roast?

Smoke the chuck roast at a temperature of 275°F for approximately 3.5 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 208°F.

Is it necessary to wrap the chuck roast in butcher paper?

Wrapping the chuck roast in butcher paper helps to retain moisture and create a tender texture. However, it can also be cooked unwrapped for a firmer bark.

How should the smoked chuck roast be served?

After smoking and resting, the chuck roast should be sliced and served. It has a unique flavor profile that is different from brisket but equally delicious.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Welcome to another episode of Mom and Papa Joe, where we smoke a chuck roast and discover its surprising tenderness and flavor.

00:23The chuck roast is treated like a steak and seasoned simply with cracked black pepper, steak seasoning, and Maggi sauce.

01:59The chuck roast is smoked at a temperature of 275°F for approximately 3.5 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 208°F.

03:14After the initial smoke, the chuck roast is wrapped in butcher paper and cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 208°F.

05:20The smoked chuck roast is sliced and served, delivering a unique flavor profile that is different from brisket but equally delicious.