my mom sure would be shocked to know all those chucks she slow roasted
weren't any good, Lee
"Mort" > wrote in message
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> Kent wrote:
>> > wrote in message
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>>> Smoke Beef Chuck Roast.
>>> I don't see much posted about smoking
>>> beef cuts other then ribs and brisket. But, cows come with pretty
>>> much the same parts as a hog. That being the case, I find that
>>> chuck and shoulder both are tough as nails, but contain a lot of
>>> connective tissue much like pork butt or beef brisket. This is the
>>> second hunk of chuck that I have smoked. The first was somewhat
>>> overcooked and thus a bit dry. This one is quite nice. I know the
>>> picture looks like it's a bit dry, but the picture is lying. It has
>>> a texture not unlike decently cooked brisket.
>>>
>>> I can't say as this is a better deal then brisket as I have yet to
>>> buy any chuck cheaper then brisket, but on the odd chance that
>>> you get a "Buy" on chuck or beef shoulder, there's no reason to
>>> pass it up thinking that it is not suitable for BBQ.
>>>
>>> I cut this chuck into sizes suitable for vacuum packing. They
>>> can be chilled and sliced thin if need be, shredded like
>>> smoked pork or served in chunks with sides of veggies.
>>>
>>> Picture over on ABF for those that don't like going to Picasa.
>>>
>>> http://picasaweb.google.com/hrbricke... 670119290850
>>> http://tinyurl.com/277zmb6
>>>
>>> --
>>> Brick (Kinky is using a feather.
>>> Perverted is using the whole chicken.)
>>>
>>>
>> Chuck has to be braised. You can't roast it.
>>
>> Kent
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>
> I make smoked chuck every now and then. Pulled Beef, as it were.
>
> It's not impossible.
>
>
> --
> Mort