Smoked Chuck and Swimin’ Cluck Street Tacos

[civilsmoker]

So I was all excited to use the copper pot for a mesquite wood smoked chuck roast, but when I went outside it was NOT what I was looking forward to!

So plan “B”.....gonna use the Memphis pellet!

Started off with a nice little chuck roast that I salted then rubbed down with a season paste made from a tbs of Demi, then a dash of garlic, onion, creole, lemon pepper, melted butter and hot water.

Preparing the swimming pool for the chicken breasts with some Italian dressing and just the dry seasonings from a grill mates packet.

On it goes! This smoke will be done at 250

Progress shot at IT 150....going to take it to 160 for a nice bark.

The Clucks are having a nice warm swim!

The chuck is approaching 160 so getting the braising liquid ready to go....2.5C beef broth. 1/2C red wine, & tbs each Demi & soy.

Once the alcohol is cooked out it is poured over some thick cut onion slices

Bingo, IT 160, really like the color!

The last view before it’s covered up for the braising process :-)

Now the waiting game till the rest and pull!.....

 

[Braz]

I'm waiting too.

 

[civilsmoker]

I'm waiting too.

Thanks Braz! The wait is almost over.....

Kruizer, JJS, mfatty, teal, and Derek thanks for the like!

 

[civilsmoker]

Bingo IT 208, the time for pulling is here!

Oh boy just love this part of the cook!

All pulled and back in the fat skimmed reserves...

And the pulled swimin’ Cluck!

Wanted another layer of flavor so sautéed up some onion, red pepper, and jalapeño.

And the wait is finally over.....the smoked chuck and swimin’ street taco plate!

Taco money!

 

[civilsmoker]

Thanks for the like chop!

 

[pc farmer]

Wow. Yup. Thats all I got.

 

[xray]

CS, those tacos are top notch! Better than anything I could buy around here...hence why we make our own.

Very Nice! Like!

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

WOW Civil that looks fantastic!

GREAT BIG LIKE!

John

 

[civilsmoker]

Wow. Yup. Thats all I got.

Thanks

CS, those tacos are top notch! Better than anything I could buy around here...hence why we make our own.

Very Nice! Like!

Thanks xray! And as you know the best part is leftovers!

WOW Civil that looks fantastic!

GREAT BIG LIKE!

John

Thanks John! Sure was comfort food on a cold winters day!

 

[civilsmoker]

Waterin thanks for the like!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Dayum those tacos look outstanding! That plated shot is killer! Carousel worthy IMO! I like the idea of the chicken cooking in Italian dressing that's a great idea. Big POINTS!

 

[pushok2018]

Fantastic looking dish! I am not a taco lover but would definitely have one of yours.... Any leftovers?

 

[gmc2003]

You nailed that one Civil. That chuckie looks fan-freak-n-fantastic.

Double points for sure
Chris

 

[Winterrider]

Awesome looking tacos. Nicely done. . .

 

[civilsmoker]

Dayum those tacos look outstanding! That plated shot is killer! Carousel worthy IMO! I like the idea of the chicken cooking in Italian dressing that's a great idea. Big POINTS!

Thanks Smokin! Doing the chicken this way is about the easiest way on the planet to do shredded chicken with intense flavor. Ie you can drop them on your way to work then have tacos foe

Fantastic looking dish! I am not a taco lover but would definitely have one of yours.... Any leftovers?

Thanks push!!! It’s more like a meat and veg platter.....the taco is just a folding spoon! Oh yes leftovers indeed

You nailed that one Civil. That chuckie looks fan-freak-n-fantastic.

Double points for sure
Chris

many thanks Chris! The rub added intense flavor! And the braising liquid was like au jus so it was almost like eating a prime rib cap......I can say its

Awesome looking tacos. Nicely done. . .

much appreciated winter!

 

[civilsmoker]

Zwiller and drew thanks for the likes!

 

[civilsmoker]

And now the best part........LEFTOVERS!

Just to change things up.....introducing the ultimate grilled burrito plate! Each grilled burrito has cheese, cilantro lime rice, salsa, one each beef/chicken. They are dressed with queso, salsa, green onion, cilantro, and cotjia! There is also a side of meat nachos to help round it out!

Pure Flavor Explosion!

 

[civilsmoker]

Martin, thanks for the LIKE!

 

[civilsmoker]

R Ricardo's thanks for the likes!

 

[Ricardo's]

thanks for the inspiration, that looks amazing!