beef for smoking other than prime rib and brisket?

dewetha

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Aug 21, 2011

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Chicago - south Burbs

• May 19, 2012

• #1

looking for options to give a try. I will wind up doing both of these soon but i want to keep an eye on sales and take advantage of good meat to smoke.

i never sure of some of the names of cuts so it's difficult to search the forum. I'm open all ideas.

 

oldschoolbbq

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• May 19, 2012

• #2

Dewetha , any Beef is Fodder for BBQ. Try Short Ribs , Chuck Roast , Ox-tail (for soups) , Arm Roast (any decent size Chunk) , Clods ,Heart , Tripe (before making Menudo)...use your imagination.

I suggest(IMHO) you start with inexpensive meat such as Chicken and get good with that , then step up to a higher priced meat...

Just a suggestion...

Have fun and...

 

chef jimmyj

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• May 19, 2012

• #3

Top Butt (Sirloin), Tri-Tip, Flank Steak, Eye Round...The key is to go to Med/Rare, Medium tops! Beyond that stick to Chuck or Brisket if you have to have well done...JJ

 

alblancher

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• May 19, 2012

• #4

Yea, I think you can do just about anything if you cook it properly.  I did a bottom round last weekend and it was delicious,  just slice it thin and use it for sandwiches.  Tastes just like Roast Beef!

 

bama bbq

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• May 19, 2012

• #5

Don't forget meatloaf.  I ven sliced a 2 lb eye of round roast into 1/4 slices, marinaded it, added cracked peppercorns, and made jerky.

 

ocean82

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May 1, 2012

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• May 19, 2012

• #6

Burgers! Smoked burger patties rock. In fact, I'm throwing some on with the brisket for lunch today. Pics in my thread when I do. 

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