Would it be stupid to smoke this 25lbs chuck like a brisket?

by The_Mortal_Ban

29 Comments

  1. Objective_Gear8465

    Absolutely not! It’s a fantastic idea!

  2. Similar-Lie-5439

    Nah, it will be good but, I’ve been learning butchery skills so I’d tear it down

  3. Sufficient-Water3972

    Hell yeah, that’s old school bbq. If I understand correctly smoked Shoulder Clod was king of Texas before brisket was a thing.

  4. PlasticRocketX

    Hell no. Send it! I havent heard of a piece of chuck this dang big, it should be tasty.

  5. Lefty98110

    I smoked one and made the whole thing burnt ends. 🤤

  6. nomadschomad

    Go look at the post in this sub from four hours ago

    Smoked Chuck is great

  7. markbroncco

    I actually did a smoked chuck last summer and honestly it turned out way better than I expected. The fat keeps it juicy and it shredded beautifully for sandwiches. Definitely took a while but totally worth it for the flavor. Not stupid at all, go for it!

  8. Gatorificc

    Take off the chuck eye first. Save those for a good steak for later. (First 3-4 inches)

  9. Atxreppin

    You can smoke any thing any time if you have the drive

  10. Low_Frosting3918

    Ask stupid questions, end up with great bbq.

  11. Now that’s a nice chunk of meat right hear. Definitely cook it low n slow on your rig. You will be absolutely amazed with your finished product. For me, I closed my eyes and I thought I was eating super tender prime rib. Enjoy and definitely have fun.

  12. StoicSociopath

    I prefer chuck. Its cheaper because of smaller cuts, more forgiving and shreds easy for pulled beef.

    Its not brisket but you absolutely can treat it like one

  13. Agitated_Aerie8406

    Yes. Chuck roast is much more forgiving than brisket. It’s easier.

  14. I like smoking chuck quite a bit. Doesn’t need the time brisket does for strong results.

  15. Illustrious_Tear_529

    Pro tip, all the beef from a cow taste the same. You can change a cut of beef to taste different by cook time or seasoning but it’s still red meat.

  16. Historical_Mode_8107

    If not for smoking why it’s shaped it’s for smoking

  17. tunnelingpulsar

    In college I would smoke a chuck on my Weber for 3-4 hours then throw it in a Dutch oven with some onions, garlic, herbs, etc. and slow cook it until it was shreddable. Amazing shredded beef sandwiches and rice bowls.

  18. I’m pretty sure it’s a law in 7 states that you have to.

  19. RightSideClyde

    Why wouldn’t you? I smoke around 220 for 3-4 hours, pull off and wrap in tin foil, turn up heat to around 350 for another 2-3 hours. It falls apart. I pour off the juices into a bowl and place in the fridge over night. The fat rises and you can skim it off leaving pure Au Jus for French Dips.

  20. raginghumpback

    Yoder did a vid with a big ole shoulder clod and he smoked it like a brisket. Don’t see why this couldn’t work