Smoked Chucky

bhugg

I got inspired by a post I saw about smoking a chuck roast. I LOVE me a good brisket but they are a little on the pricey side and do take quite some time to cook. The "poor man's brisket" seems like an excellent alternative.

I set out to Kroger yesterday and immediately knew I was destined to attempt this recipe. There were signs everywhere. Chuck roasts were on sale for $2.99/lb. I bought a good looking, 3 pound roast for under $10, originally $25. Winning!

I rubbed it down with Kinder's Woodfired Garlic



and let it sit overnight in the fridge.
This morning, I topped it with Kroger's Private Selection Espresso Spice



and I am letting it sit on the counter until I am ready to put it on the Egg. 



It is now on the egg @245º with some pecan wood. I am going to let it get to 150º or so internal and then wrap it in butcher paper. 

lkapigian

Beauty 

loco_engr

I'd love to see the final results

shtgunal3

loco_engr said:

I'd love to see the final results

So would I.

bhugg

loco_engr said:

I'd love to see the final results

You and me both. I am already 8 hours in and still waiting. I underestimated how long this cook would take. 

I am at 175º internal. 

MotownVol

Can’t wait to see the results.

bhugg

Here it is. 

Took a lot longer than I wanted. I might have pulled it off a little early, but for an $8 piece of meat, it tasted amazing. I will definitely start it earlier next time. 

Dondgc

That looks delicious. I did one recently and loved it but was also surprised at how long that little piece of meat took to cook. But it was certainly worth the time.