beef chuck shoulder roast

[matt r]

I have a Beef Chuck Shoulder roast, about 6-8 pounds. I have it marinating and plan to slather it with Mustard and then a rub. Goes into the smoker tomorrow at 225 and when it hits IT of 190 I plan to pull it and let it rest.

Ive heard anything from 6 hours to 20 hours for this cut. Does anyone have any insight as to how long this might take? I don't have an AMNPS yet, and if Im looking at a 20 hour smoke its gonna be tough.

thanks!

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Matt, you should cook to temp. and just use time as a focal point. The time for a Chuck @ 8lb. , lets say it takes 1hr/lb or even1.5hrs/lb ,it will be done in 8 to 12 hrs. , but keep the temp. in mind. Fat and connective tissue are what causes stalls. 

IMHO , it should take appox. 6hrs.@225*F , but watch the therm. for IMT.

 

[superdave]

10 to 20 degrees seems to make hours of difference.  If you go up to say 250, you are looking at 7 to 10. 

 

[matt r]

thanks guys, so if I smoke at 250, I can cut the time drastically. Smoke at 250 with Pecan to an IT of 195

 

[stickyfingers]

Rest it for 2 hours..cooler or towels ...or both. 

 

[matt r]

 
Rest it for 2 hours..cooler or towels ...or both.

I will, sir. Probably both. Hmmm...instead of a cooler, could you use an oven? Just curious.

 

[matt r]

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• matt r
• Nov 16, 2014

IT of 195. foiled her, wrapped in a blanket, and gonna let her rest easy in a cooler for 3-4 hours. Bark is hard and crunchy, and Im hoping the meat is soft and juicy.

 

[matt r]

FAIL!!!

This was awful. DRY, Shoe leather. I took it out at 195, foiled and put in cooler with a blanket. What did I do wrong?

Should I have taken it out earlier??

HELP!

 

[stickyfingers]

Sorry it didn't turn out! Seems like you had a good plan. I'm curious as to your starting product. Did it have plenty of marbling? I have a post about a chuck roast -check it out maybe it will help you.

 

[matt r]

 
Sorry it didn't turn out! Seems like you had a good plan. I'm curious as to your starting product. Did it have plenty of marbling? I have a post about a chuck roast -check it out maybe it will help you.

Thanks Sticky. Im going to check out your post and give it another shot. In hindsight, I may not have had the optimum cut here. I dont remember seeing a lot of marbling.

I think that my errors were as follows:

1. meat was not fatty enough

2. though it seemed dry, it appears that I didnt cook it long enough. IT of 195 may have been to low.

next time remove at IT205

3. Next time I will foil at IT 165

 

[stickyfingers]

Yeah, I would have to agree. Didn't go long enough. Chucks seem to need a little higher (205-208) temp to break down. Hey, we learn.

Happy smokin'! Looking forward to seeing your next chuckie!!

 

[smokeymoake]

I'm not an expert but made my first chuck roasts last week. They were great.

Everybody has different methods with good results. What worked for me was to start with a fatty cut. I smoke till 150 int at 230 or so then foil to 200. That foiling seems to speed things up and holds in the moisture. Then poke it in a couple of spots. Should poke effortlessly.

Here is a link to my chuck roasts cook

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/172095/1st-chucks-off-the-tmle#post_1261202

 

[flash]

Foil mine also take it to 205 but I am pulling mine. Remember too there are several types of Chucks out there. I fine the underblades and 7 bone work best for me. Usually wrap around 160 to 170 and add a little beef broth to the foil. Always come out juicy.

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• Mar 1, 2013

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[matt r]

Looks delish!! Im gonna give it another shot this weekend...dont know what Im smoking, but Im Smoking!