Smoked Chuck Roast Recipe On Pellet Grill

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Clever pitmasters turn to brisket’s little brother, the chuck roast, for an affordable, entry-level cut of meat that offers a very similar eating experience in a smaller package. Smoking an entire beef brisket can be intimidating, expensive, and potentially wasteful for barbecue beginners and those with small households.

As a Texas chef and caterer, I’ve smoked a lot of beef chuck roasts over the years. This step-by-step guide will show you how to achieve exceptionally juicy meat and a delicious smoke flavor in your own backyard.

Here is what we will cover in this step-by-step guide to mastering smoked chuck roast.

To get the best cook, you must first understand how long to smoke chuck roast per pound and what temperature to keep in your smoker.

Preheat your smoker to 250°F. Choose your favorite wood, I am using my favorite blend of oak, maple and hickory on my pellet smoker. Place the chuck roast in the smoker, insert temperature probes. Close the lid and cook until the bark is fully developed (around 3-3 1/2 hours), and the temperature reaches 165°F.

Best Smoked Chuck Roast Recipe – How To Smoke a Chuck Roast On A Pellet Smoker

Smoked Chuck Roast on a Pellet Grill 🔗

A 3.5 pound chuck roast is seasoned with a beef rub and smoked with hickory until the bark has set and juices are pooling. The chuck is then wrapped tightly in aluminum foil until finished cooking at an internal temperature of 205-210F.

Prep: 60min

Total: 360min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 450 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbls Beef Rub
  • 3.5 lbs chuck roast

Instruction:

  1. Season the chuck roast on all sides with the beef rub.
  2. Allow the chuck to rest at room temperature (covered) for an hour to let the rub work into the meat.
  3. Smoke the chuck at 250F, using hickory pellets for smoke, until the rub has set and juices are pooling.
  4. Wrap the chuck tightly in aluminum foil, place inside a secondary foil pan, and smoke for another 1.5-2 hours until the meat is at least 205F and probe tender.
  5. Let the meat rest for an hour, then shred and mix with the rendered juices in the foil.

FAQ

Is a chuck roast good on a pellet smoker?

The key to this recipe is to cover the roast in a flavorful rub, then cook the roast slowly over low heat so that the flavors can develop and the meat stays moist. Chuck roast on the pellet smoker is always tender, juicy, and so full of flavor.

How long does it take to smoke a chuck roast at 225?

Without taking into account the time the meat needs to rest, which is typically 1-2 hours for the best results, smoked chuck roast is smoked at 225° for 2 hours per pound or 250° for 1 12 hours per pound.

What temperature do you smoke a chuck roast on a pellet grill?

Apply a thin layer of mustard (or hot sauce) to both sides of the chuck roast, coat it evenly with the rub ingredients, place it on your pellet grill, close the lid, and cook it for two hours.

How do you cook a chuck roast on a pit boss pellet grill?

Apply a thin layer of mustard (or hot sauce) to both sides of the chuck roast, coat it evenly with the rub ingredients, place it on your pellet grill, close the lid, and cook it for two hours.

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