First Chuck on the Egg (updated pics)

Griffin · January 2011

So starting tonight we are expecting some bad weather here in Dallas. Nothing like the rest of the country has seen this winter, but people down here can't drive in rain and sleet and snow. So as much time as i have accumulated here at work I decided to take the day off to avoid the crazies on the road and try my hand at a chuckie. Think it was just short of 4 pounds. Maybe 3.9lbs.

So I read up on some different forums and this is what I think my plan is going to be. Seems like 250 is the way to go till it hits 160, then foil till it hits either 200 or 205? Do I need to add some liquid when I foil it? Any basic guideline on how long it generally takes per pound? Just trying to figure out when I need to get it started to have it done in time for dinner.

Don't worry, I'll post pics. Got nothing else to do tomorrow except watch some movies and sip on a bloody mary or two.

Wish me luck.

Scottborasjr · January 2011

Can I ask a newbie question what is a Chcuk?

fire egger · January 2011

Jaso, I think if you allow 45-60 min per pound youll be ok,you can always wrap it in a towel and put it in a cooler, it will hold qite a while.

Mike in Abita · February 2011

It's the same as a chuck roast, only the u and the c are reversed.

Griffin · February 2011

Sorry, I'm a little dyslexic. Meant Chuck. Also don't know why this double posted.

Griffin · February 2011

Well it went on a little later than expected but 10:45 is ok by me.

Griffin · February 2011

7 hours in and about to be foiled

Mike in Abita · February 2011

Not sure if you've had it before, but you are in for a mighty good meal. Pictures look perfect.

Griffin · February 2011

Nope, first time. We are getting super eggcited. We are gonna do tacos though, not the regular sammis.

eenie meenie · February 2011

Jason, Chuck is lookin good!

Griffin · February 2011

Sorry I didn't post up the final pics last night. Started watching a movie and just didn't get around to it.

So here is a pic of the beef after it had been pulled and the juice had been added back to it. Didn't seem like it got much of a smoke ring to it, although it had plenty of smokey flavor.

Here's the final picture. Pulled beef tacos with some onions, diced japs and some cheese. Notice the nice fresh asparagus from the Farmer's Market?

All in all a pretty tasty meal and a good way to spend a snow day. Think I'll go make me some breakfast tacos with the leftovers.

Mr Holloway · February 2011

Nice job
Tacos look tasty.
Thanks for the pics

Shane

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