Smoked Chuck Roast

There is nothing better than taking an inexpensive piece of meat and turning it into the 5 star dinner. This smoked chuck roast comes out super tender just like your mothers pot roast, but better!

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• Smoking the meat
• Perfect side dishes
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• Try smoking these too!
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• Smoked Chuck Roast

Video - Step by step

Smoked pot roast

I love pot roast, let's be honest, who doesn't?! This smoked chuck roast is a pot roast with an amazing smoke flavor taking it to the next level. It's super easy to prepare and easy on the wallet as well. Let's get started and roll some smoke!

Prepping the smoker beef

Start with a 3-5lb piece of chuck roast, also called chuck shoulder or shoulder steak. Chuck is the best meat for pot roasts and is a less expensive piece of meat that when cooked low and slow produces a nice tender bite.

We are going to season the meat with equal parts salt, pepper, onion powder, & garlic powder. Make sure to season ALL sides of the meat liberally.

Smoking the meat

Pre-heat your smoker to 225°F and place the chuck roast directly on the grill rack.

I'm using my pellet smoker and placing the digital thermometer that comes with it inside the roast. Smoke the roast to an internal temperature of 165°F, spraying the roast with water or beef broth to keep the meat moist.

The Stall

When the meat reaches around 150°F you might see it stop rising in temperature as quickly. This is what is called 'the stall'. This is normal, you just have to wait it out and let the meat do it's thing. It will rise, just give it time. From start to 165°F it could take 5-8hrs depending on the smoker and piece of meat.

Covering

Once the smoked chuck roast reaches 165°F internal, we're going to place the roast into an aluminum pan to finish. Add 14oz of beef broth, quartered onion, and 5-7 carrots cut into 2" pieces into the pan with the chuck roast.

Cover with a top or aluminum foil and place back on the smoker rack. Continue smoking for 3-4 hours or until the roast is extremely tender.

Perfect side dishes

Just like a traditional pot roast, mashed potatoes and corn should be on the top of your list of side dishes for this smoked chuck roast. You will have onions and carrots that will cook nice and tender with the beef, however, you can NEVER have too many sides.

• This mashed potato recipe from LoveandLemons pairs perfectly with the smoked beef.
• Our smoked corn on the cob also goes great with this chuck roast and can be cooked at the same time. Just throw them on the smoker for the last hour, super easy!
• Don't forget the gravy on those potatoes and beef, I normally just use the store bought packets from McCormick.

FAQ

Try smoking these too!

Old pro tips

• Use fresh cracked black pepper for the best flavor
• Hickory and oak wood is best for smoking chuck roast
• Place small potatoes in the pan with the carrots and onion for nice tender potatoes