What cut for BEEF BBQ?

Bill in VA

What cut of beef is used to make pulled beef bbq? [p]Chuck roast?[p]Do I cook it just like a butt?[p]Thanks in advance......[p]Bill

Marvin

Bill in VA,
Yes. A bone-in (blade) chuck roast would produce a bit more flavor, but any hunk of chuck roast works. I particularly like Dizzy Pig's Cowlick rub all over the roast, cook it indirect at 225-250 with some apple wood for smoke and take it off at 195. Makes great pulled beef that doesn't really need a sauce. Enjoy.

Unknown

Marvin,
Hey I have been wondering about pulled beef for a while now too... is there a guideline (general) for how long at 225-250 a roast of a given size will take to reach 195 int? (i.e. like in a butt cook you can fiugre 2 to 2 1/5 hours per lb to get to 195 int).[p]Cheers[p]

MickeyT

Marvin,[p]How long does that take to get to 195?[p]Thanks,[p]Mick

Fireball

Bill in VA,
I do pulled beef, low and slow with an English Chuck Roast. The results are great. I stick in the polder and low and slow it just like a pork butt. Great bark too. A big thank you to gfw for turning me onto this one.[p]Fireball

Painter

Gary,
Long time-no see.
Good to see you back in the thick of things.
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Bob

Gfw

<p />Bill in VA, I usually look for the English Cut, but I have also done it with just a plain chuck roast - good results. BBQ Beef tend to be a little drier that the pork, so I do mix in a light BBQ Sauce after pulling. Check out the link, it may help.[p]
[ul][li]Pulled Beef BBQ [/ul]

Marvin

Nardi,
It's a bit shorter; about 1 1/2 hr/lb.

Marvin

MickeyT,
Mine average about 1 and 1/2 hrs/lb