Poor Mans Brisket

[Fueling Around]

And then the wind kicks up.
...

You wouldn't fare much better if you stayed in FL.
Had a lot of wind lately. Saturday was really bad.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Doing good.

 

[jkc64]

It's blowing some here at the state line but not bad...yet

 

[tallbm]

Chuck

I looked at brisket $$ today.
Said CHUCK IT

Smoked chuck tomorrow.

Used chupacabra brisket rub.
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Not too much, you want some smoke to penetrate it.
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Zip it and fridge.
Bronco tomorrow with hickory.
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The title is so funny to me hahaha :D
I find chuck is almost always more expensive here in TX than brisket is.
Funny how different the world can be sometimes :D

Anyhow, a good smoked chuck taste fantastic and almost indistinguishable from a smoked brisket in many cases from my experience. Main difference is less fat and can dry up more easily than a whole packer.

Saw the pics in your last post, lookin good! :)

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Chuck is done.

Cover, lower the oven to 170 to keep warm so daughter can have hot food.

 

[TNJAKE]

Nailed it. Looks tender and juicy!

 

[jkc64]

Looks good, I wish I had that on the table tonight.

 

[gmc2003]

That's the shot I've been waiting for. Nicely done.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[Retired Spook]

Looks like perfectly cooked brisket - but better!

 

[Hijack73]

Chuck yeah!

Chuckin' A

Right about now I could eat the whole thing and lick the grates!

A heavily marbled chuck for pulled is pretty dam tasty for sure. My lady has asked for a batch so I'll be knocking the dust off of the smoker this weekend.

 

[pineywoods]

Looks awesome Rick and I'm another that would rather buy chuckies than briskets

 

[mcokevin]

WFF is a little pricey for me on plain cuts of beef. I just watch Publix for a sale.
Family size varies from 2-4 depending on when the kids visit. I get far better usage from 3# of chuck than the 15#er brisket and the 2# of fat trim.
Plus it fits in my Jumbo Joe for a smoke bath before heading to the oven to finish

Just checked my Publix... chuck roast is on sale for $3 off per lb, still 50 cents more per pound than WFF! Publix in our area (suburban Orlando) is unreal. The only things we go there for are pharmacy and bakery for fresh hamburger buns.

WFF it is. Going to try and cook the chuck like a baby brisket on Monday.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Great looking chucky Rick! I'll have to say I'm a big fan of chucky as well... and no, not the mean ass little doll either!

Ryan

 

[motocrash]

Looks great Rick, glad the wind didn't mess you too much.

Cover, lower the oven to 170 to keep warm so daughter can have hot food.

What a good Dad

 

[dr rat]

looks great
keep on chucking

 

[mcokevin]

Missed the pics in my reply. Looks delicious.

 

[Buckeyedude]

Thats chucking awesome! I too am a fan of the spirit of the chuck and love the art of chuckinomics!

 

[Fueling Around]

Just checked my Publix... chuck roast is on sale for $3 off per lb, still 50 cents more per pound than WFF! Publix in our area (suburban Orlando) is unreal. The only things we go there for are pharmacy and bakery for fresh hamburger buns.
...

I'm in 4 Corners (So Clermont). Not worth the drive to WFF for 50¢ and I want to pick out my meat.
Two 2 Publix 5 minutes away. Wish Winn Dixie was closer. Those are the only 2 stores I will purchase meat and only on sale. Publix bakeries and delis are top notch.

 

[bauchjw]

Great looking Chuck! Looks incredible!

 

[chopsaw]

Nice cook on that . Awesome color .