SV Chucky

[Winterrider]

Did Red Lobster with some friends yesterday for our 25th Anniversary. So actual day is going to be a SV Chucky and trimmings.
Chucky all seasoned up
Ready for a nice long bath and then a little searing. 8hrs in so far.

 

[Scott Eisenbraun]

My first SV was on a chuckie. Couldn't believe how tender and rich that cheap cut came out after a sear.

 

[pc farmer]

Yeah, Thats going to be good. I tried to sear mine but it fell apart.

 

[pc farmer]

How long and what temp.

 

[Winterrider]

I'm gonna go 138° for 28 hrs and see where that gets me.

 

[pc farmer]

Ok. I did 160 for 30 I think. I need to write this stuff down.

 

[SmokinAl]

Bear has really researched this topic extensively & has the times & temps for most things SV'd.
Al

 

[chopsaw]

I'm gonna go 138° for 28 hrs and see where that gets me.

Here's pics with times and temps . Like Al said , I went from Bear's info to get started .
132 for 30 hours


160 about 28 hours , juices added back to the meat .

One eats like steak the other like roast beef .

 

[Bearcarver]

Those All look Great guys!! SV is a Great way to do a Chucky!!! Second only to an Eye Round. IMHO
I've pretty much finished my experiments on Chuckies (One ready to post yet).
These are my findings & opinions---I've found the best Temps & Times were:

#1 Temp of anywhere between 131° & 138° (your choice) for 30 hours---Gives you a Chucky that is like a nice big thick Medium Rare Steak. Fork Tender & Tasty.

#2 Temp of 160° to 165° (I prefer 165°) for 30 hours---Gives you some Awesome Pulled or Shredded Beef--Tender & Juicy.

Bear

 

[Winterrider]

Thanks, I'll have extra time so I can up mine to 30hrs.

 

[Bearcarver]

Thanks, I'll have extra time so I can up mine to 30hrs.

Understand---I'm not saying 28 hours is too short. Of the Temps & Times I've used, 30 hours was the best. IMO

Bear

 

[Winterrider]

yep, gotcha.

 

[disco]

Looks wonderful! Big like. Now I just need advice on how to convince She Who Must Be Obeyed that I need a SV.

 

[Winterrider]

Buy "her" one for Christmas. Done deal...:)

 

[Scott Eisenbraun]

I usually order the item first, then wait for her to read the order confirmation in her E-mail. Sometimes I have to listen to a lecture, then she's happy again.

 

[Winterrider]

Here is the chucky after a 30 hr bath.

Filling the hunger pains
Turned out very tender.

 

[chopsaw]

Nice job . Hard to beat that meal .

 

[pc farmer]

Looks good. Tender chuck roast that's still red inside. Amazing ain't it.

 

[Scott Eisenbraun]

Looks great. What did the wife think?

 

[Winterrider]

She loved the taste, but would have liked it done a little more. Darn...