Bytor
Well-known member
I picked up a 3-3/4LB Chuck at the market last week and threw it on the 340 for one of the best Chuck's I have made yet. I didn't realize when I bought it, but it was somewhat squashed in the packaging. I opened it up and the fat side measured just a little under 3" thick while the other side was not even 2". I decided to squeeze it together and tie it up to get me a more uniform 3 inch thick Chuck.
I did my usual S&P rub on a baking rack and overnight in the fridge it went.
I added a little more rub and some garlic and into the pit at 225. At the 5-1/2 hr mark it had remained around 157 for quite some time so it got wrapped with butchers paper and for the first time, I added two small cubes of butter before wrapping and placing back in the smoker. I bumped the temp up to 275 for an hour or so and the IT hit 195-197 and pulled it.
One hour later, it got devoured. So much, that I only had a small portion remaining for the final shot. I've been using LJ Char-Hickory pellets lately and this really had a good flavor and great ring to it. This is the first time that I have added butter in with the wrap. Most of the times, I will add an ounce or two of apple juice. I'm not sure if that contributed to this turning out fantastic or not, but it sure was. So much for leftovers for breakfast the next day...
Cheers!
I did my usual S&P rub on a baking rack and overnight in the fridge it went.
I added a little more rub and some garlic and into the pit at 225. At the 5-1/2 hr mark it had remained around 157 for quite some time so it got wrapped with butchers paper and for the first time, I added two small cubes of butter before wrapping and placing back in the smoker. I bumped the temp up to 275 for an hour or so and the IT hit 195-197 and pulled it.
One hour later, it got devoured. So much, that I only had a small portion remaining for the final shot. I've been using LJ Char-Hickory pellets lately and this really had a good flavor and great ring to it. This is the first time that I have added butter in with the wrap. Most of the times, I will add an ounce or two of apple juice. I'm not sure if that contributed to this turning out fantastic or not, but it sure was. So much for leftovers for breakfast the next day...
Cheers!