Dry Brine Smoked Chucks

[civilsmoker]

Today was smoked chuck day!!

Stated with these 2.5 lbers…..

Seasoned them up with a kinders blend and some kosher salt……

They went in the fridge in the open air to brine for 18 hours (I’ve been experimenting with open air dry brining so I would why not……man they look and smell good. They really firm up after their stay in the fridge.

Prepping the braising pans……also mixing the flavors up a bit. Just a bit that I did a 50/50 beef/chicken….it helps mellow the sauce.

On the RT 1250 @ 265 my standard chuck smoke….

The day…..man oh man it’s a brisk win!

Progress check…… INT about 140….man looking yummy!

INT 162 about 4.75 hours in….time to wrap….the braising liquid went from 2 cups down to about 1/4 cup…..

Bingo chuck 1 INT @ 205……into the house oven to rest……6.5 hours in total….

Now the second check….30 mins later…

So tonight’s din din was tacos, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and drilled GO’s

Well the vertical on the dry brine is the chuck is oh YES gonna be my go to if I have time! It was money!

…….till the next prep……gonna be a polar opposite in a good way….

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

They went in the fridge in the open air to brine for 18 hours (I’ve been experimenting with open air dry brining so I would why not……man they look and smell good. They really firm up after their stay in the fridge

What does this suppose to do? Seems like would make meat drier?

Those look fantastic! This needs to take a ride on top!

 

[sandyut]

nice work! looks fantastic to me!

 

[civilsmoker]

What does this suppose to do? Seems like would make meat drier?

Those look fantastic! This needs to take a ride on top!

Much appreciated Brian! The open air dry brine allows the salt to go deep into the tissue and helps retain the internal moisture. My wife also commented that it makes it taste more sweet and less “meaty” as she calls it. It also helps with the “crust”.

nice work! looks fantastic to me!

Thanks Sandy!

 

[texomakid]

OMG those are beautiful! I've been out-chucked

I do like dry brining thick steaks so I bet I steal that step. lol.
My it's cold in Idaho!

 

[luvcatchingbass]

Was just thinking about some dry brining ideas the other day. Been too long since I did a chuck on the smoker.

 

[civilsmoker]

OMG those are beautiful! I've been out-chucked

I do like dry brining thick steaks so I bet I steal that step. lol.
My it's cold in Idaho!

Thanks Tkid! Oh and I don't think you got out chucked, yours looked top shelf to me! Oh and yes try it on your next chuck, its a nice addition for sure in flavor! Oh and we are still in fall weather.....LOL

Was just thinking about some dry brining ideas the other day. Been too long since I did a chuck on the smoker.

Ah its a good time to do chucks....they seem to be a nice cold weather treat!

 

[gmc2003]

Dang everything you post up looks so freak'n fantastic Cortney.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[JLinza]

Dang, lookin good

 

[civilsmoker]

Dang everything you post up looks so freak'n fantastic Cortney.

Point for sure
Chris

Much appreciated Chris! It was some tasty chucks for sure, hopping to do chili tomorrow night to finish it off......Might have some Ramon tonight.....:-)

Dang, lookin good

Thanks JL!

 

[DougE]

Fantastic cook for sure!

 

[civilsmoker]

Fantastic cook for sure!

Many thanks Doug!

 

[civilsmoker]

Ok the boy was up to cook dinner tonight l, so what does a college student cook…… Ramen of course……. Only with smoked chuck and the braising liquid….

Finished with some GO’s and some Thai red pepper……

Man oh man this was tasty!

This is just good for the soul!!!!

 

[Redicans]

Oh Boy Civil!! That all looks Amazing! Tacos and Ramen both came out so good, Awesome!!!

 

[civilsmoker]

Oh Boy Civil!! That all looks Amazing! Tacos and Ramen both came out so good, Awesome!!!

Much appreciated Redi! Sometimes simple is the best..... Ramen is a great vehicle for leftover proteins of any kind!

 

[Brokenhandle]

Terrific looking meals! Gotta love chuck roasts! Chuck chili... gosh dang that sounds good!

Ryan

 

[civilsmoker]

Terrific looking meals! Gotta love chuck roasts! Chuck chili... gosh dang that sounds good!

Ryan

Thanks Ryan! oh yes chucks are a staple at our house......unfortunately the chuck chili lost out to chuck ramen this time..... Smoked chuck makes the best chili!