OT - First SV chuck roast and missing the smoke

Sea2Ski

This will not be the last time I use this method, but I need my smoke.  34 hours at 132F.  A big chuck roast beefy flavor for sure.  Had a little bit of chew, but just the right amount.  Not tough at all. Seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.  Served with roasted radishes, turnip, string beans and a bit of roasted garlic. A side of toasted Amaroso roll because we had them. 

Next time it will get an hour or two of oak smoke off the egg then put in the bath. I will see how that works out. I missed that smoke flavor. 

smbishop

Looks fantanstic!  have had simalar results.  Have you ever used liquid smoke?  Used to say no way, but it sure works with beans! :}

lkapigian

 Looked killer SV Chuck is the best , just dial in your taste ...im ok with a quick sear on the Egg for smoke or CI for straight up beef 

Spyhop

You never disappoint!

Sea2Ski

smbishop said:

Looks fantanstic!  have had simalar results.  Have you ever used liquid smoke?  Used to say no way, but it sure works with beans! :}

I have not.  I used liquid smoke before the egg and I knew I had a small bottle about a year ago. When I put the meat in the bag, I was looking for it but I guess my wife tossed it. I thought it may work out and would have tried it.  This roast was 5.5 lbs.  How much would you have used? 

Sea2Ski

@lkapigian I used a CI sear on this one.  I do not see much smoke getting on it after the bath (maybe I am wrong). I can see it beforehand and then bathe in it. I think that may work.  

StillH2OEgger

That looks delicious! You could have told me it was prime rib.

jtcBoynton

I do not see much smoke getting on it after the bath (maybe I am wrong).

Why not.  Smoke adheres best to wet surfaces so the post sv surface should be perfect for smoking.

I can see it beforehand and then bathe in it. I think that may work. 

Remember that smoke is water soluble is most of the smoke from a pre sv will end up in the liquid in the bag and not on the meat.  You need to account for this by smoking more than usual.

northGAcock

Yum!

Webass

smbishop said:

Looks fantanstic!  have had simalar results.  Have you ever used liquid smoke?  Used to say no way, but it sure works with beans! :}

Good suggestion. Liquid smoke in the bag during SV might do the trick.