English roast?

[twistertail]

What is an english roast? Local market has them on sale for $2.28/lb so thought I would get one for the smoker but not sure what cut of meat it is. I want to do something small before I try doing a whole brisket. Will any small roast work or are there ones I should stay away from?

 

[triple b]

Hi twister,
I had never heard of that before either.But it sounded like a pot roast to me.
So,I did a quick search and I was right.
They say it's a cross rib roast.
Here's a pic and a description for you.


cross rib roast = cross rib pot roast = Boston cut = English cut roast = English roast = thick rib roast = bread and butter cut = beef chuck cross rib pot roast Notes: If boneless, this is sometimes called an English roll. This makes a fine pot roast, but it's too tough to roast with dry heat. Substitutes: arm roast OR blade pot roast OR 7-bone roast

Hope this helps.

 

[twistertail]

OK so may not be good for the smoker. What is a small cut of meat that would be good?

 

[triple b]

It may still work.
Maybe if you butterfly it so it's not so thick through.
And do it just like you would a brisket.
Worth a try I think.
I did an round roast without butterflying and it a little to lean but edible.(tasty)

 

[smokincowboy]

Hey twister where ya getting them I may have to pick one up for when I get back from vacation

 

[wvsmokeman]

I've had success with chuck roasts. I like to foil them at around 150 degrees and take it on up to 200 degrees internal for pulling.

 

[gypsyseagod]

i would smoke that thing for about 2 hrs @ 200 then cut it down,add water & slow simmer for about 4-5 hrs. & make carne guisada out of it...mmm mmm good or even steak ranchero.

 

[navionjim]

There is no such thing as a piece of meat that's not good for the smoker!

 

[Dutch]

Jim, that would be a great slogan to put on a tee shirt or an apron.

 

[gypsyseagod]

soooo true. i don't know that cut but i would love to smokea steamship round roast w/ a cranberry/mango chutney glaze.