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    Home » Recipes » Beef » Smoked Chuck Roast

    Smoked Chuck Roast

    Published: Jan 22, 2023 Modified: Mar 20, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Make a dinner to remember in only 4 steps with this juicy and delicious Smoked Chuck Roast Recipe! It’s the fastest smoked beef recipe and so easy, you’ll be making it again and again! Try it out, and you’ll see why my family has decided this is the best smoked chuck roast they’ve ever had.

    a closeup of smoked chuck roast being sliced
    Jump to:
    • Smoking Chuck Roast
    • Smoked Chuck Roast Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Smoke a Chuck Roast
    • Smoking Chuck Roast Tips
    • Smoked Beef Chuck Roast FAQs
    • Smoked Chuck Roast vs Brisket
    • How to Serve Smoked Chuck Roast
    • Best Chuck Roast Recipes
    • Smoked Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Smoking Chuck Roast

    I love chuck roast. It’s affordable, serves a crowd, and there are so many amazing ways to cook it! I love changing things up to see what new ways I can spin the same cut of meat, and smoked chuck roast Traeger style was a big win!

    The benefit of pellet smoked chuck roast is the low and slow cooking style! Cooking the beef on low heat creates a perfectly juicy, tender roast loaded with flavor. And you won’t want to miss out on the juices for gravy!

    And best yet- there are practically no steps at all. Smoke the beef, toss in some vegetables, and wrap it in foil, finish the cooking time, and dinner is served.

    partially sliced smoked chuck roast on a pan with onions and rosemary

    Smoked Chuck Roast Recipe Ingredients

    • Chuck Roast
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Butter
    • Rosemary sprigs
    • Thyme sprigs
    • Sea salt
    • Black pepper
    all the ingredients for smoked chuck roast with labels

    How to Smoke a Chuck Roast

    1. Add pellets to the smoker, and preheat it to 250°F. Add salt and pepper to both sides of the roast and place it in the smoker.
      raw seasoned chuck roast on a smoker
    2. Smoke the roast for 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. When the timer is almost up, quarter the onions, then place the roast in a metal baking pan and surround it with the onions and garlic. Place the rosemary and thyme on top and a stick of butter on top of that.
      a partially smoked chuck roast in a baking tin with butter, herbs, garlic, and onions
    3. Cover the roasting pan with foil, then place it back in the smoker and raise the temperature to 275°F. Cook for another 1.5 hours, or until the meat reaches 200°F.
      a smoked chuck roast with cooked onions and fresh rosemary
    4. Remove the pan from the smoker and remove the foil, then let the meat rest for 20 minutes. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
      a knife cutting into smoked chuck roats with tongs grabbing a piece

    Smoking Chuck Roast Tips

    • A pellet smoker is a great choice for this recipe; try this Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker.
    • Because smoke cannot penetrate the foil, you can save on pellets by transferring the meat to the oven after it’s covered. Cook at 275°F for 1.5 hours as you would in the smoker.
    • Any wood pellet will be perfect for this recipe, as the beef has a strong flavor. However, I always love the flavor of mesquite pellets.
    • Make sure to rest the roast! The 20 minutes of rest time lets the meat re-absorb the juices in the pan and leads to a juicy and tender roast.
    • After the meat has rested, the leftover juices in the pan are perfect for an easy gravy! Just add a little milk and flour and heat until thickened.
    • Feel free to add other vegetables, but be sure to include onions and garlic! The flavor they add to the roast cannot be missed.
    • Slicing this roast is perfect for serving it as the centerpiece, but you can also easily shred it with a fork, too! Check out my list of great ways to serve shredded smoked chuck roast below.

    Smoked Beef Chuck Roast FAQs

    Is chuck roast good smoked meat?

    Chuck roast is an excellent meat for smoking. As a cut of meat with lots of connective tissue, it takes a long time for the fats to render and for the meat to become tender, which is perfect for the low and slow-cook style of smokers.

    How long does it take to smoke a chuck roast?

    Smoking chuck roast is the fastest of the smoked beef I’ve tried and takes only 4 hours in the smoker even with the low smoked chuck roast temp, perfect for starting in the afternoon and having ready for supper!

    How do you keep a chuck roast moist while smoking?

    Chuck roast runs the risk of drying out when smoking if you cook it directly on the smoker grill. To avoid this, smoke the roast in a metal tray and add some butter to the top of the meat, and wrap it halfway through cooking.

    Do I have to wrap a chuck roast when smoking?

    A question I see a lot when it comes to smoking chuck roast is when to wrap smoked chuck roast. Chuck roast should be wrapped about halfway into the cooking time to ensure a nice crust while still keeping the meat juicy and moist.

    Smoked Chuck Roast vs Brisket

    Learning the difference between chuck roast and brisket can make a big difference in the quality of your finished meal! You’ll notice with most smoked chuck roast recipes take less cook time than beef brisket.

    This is because brisket is a tougher cut of meat, with thicker layers of fat. To cook brisket tender, it needs to be cooked low and slow for a longer time. However, the flavor is incredible, so if you have the time, it’s worth trying too!

    How to Serve Smoked Chuck Roast

    • Smoked Pulled Chuck Roast: Chuck roast is a stringy meat, making it perfect for pulling! A pulled beef roast is delicious on sandwiches, flatbreads, you name it!
    • Smoked Chuck Roast Chili: Shred the meat after it’s cooked and mix it into my favorite beef chili instead of the ground beef for the best-smoked beef roast chili you’ll ever have!
    • Smoked Chuck Roast Tacos: Use up leftover smoked chuck roast by shredding the meat and using it for tacos!

    Best Chuck Roast Recipes

    • Oven Chuck Roast
    • Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
    • Instant Pot Chuck Roast
    • Mississippi Pot Roast
    • Quesabirria Tacos

    Smoked Recipes

    • Smoked Prime Rib
    • Smoked Turkey Recipe
    • Smoked Chicken Thighs Recipe
    • Smoked Spatchcock Turkey
    • Smoked Pork Butt
    smoked chuck roast being sliced by a knife with tongs

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    📋 Recipe

    sliced smoked chuck roast

    Smoked Chuck Roast

    Isabel Laessig
    The juiciest, most flavorful smoked chuck roast recipe you'll ever try, and the easiest to boot! Done in under 5 hours!
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 to 8 people
    Calories 982 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pellet smoker

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 lb. Chuck roast
    • 2 large White onions
    • 6 cloves Garlic
    • 1 stick Butter
    • 3 sprigs Rosemary
    • 3 sprigs Thyme
    • 2 Tablespoons Sea salt coarse
    • 2 Tablespoons Black pepper
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Add pellets to the smoker, and preheat it to 250°F. Add salt and pepper to both sides of the roast and place it in the smoker.
      6 lb. Chuck roast, 2 Tablespoons Sea salt, 2 Tablespoons Black pepper
      raw seasoned chuck roast on a smoker
    • Smoke the roast for 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. When the timer is almost up, quarter the onions, then place the roast in a metal baking pan and surround it with the onions and garlic. Place the rosemary and thyme on top and a stick of butter on top of that.
      2 large White onions, 6 cloves Garlic, 1 stick Butter, 3 sprigs Rosemary, 3 sprigs Thyme
      a partially smoked chuck roast in a baking tin with butter, herbs, garlic, and onions
    • Cover the roasting pan with foil, then place it back in the smoker and raise the temperature to 275°F. Cook for another 1.5 hours, or until the meat reaches 200°F.
      a smoked chuck roast with cooked onions and fresh rosemary
    • Remove the pan from the smoker and remove the foil, then let the meat rest for 20 minutes. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
      a knife cutting into smoked chuck roats with tongs grabbing a piece

    Notes

    • Because smoke cannot penetrate the foil, you can save on pellets by transferring the meat to the oven after it’s covered. Cook at 275°F for 1.5 hours as you would in the smoker.
    • Any wood pellet will be perfect for this recipe, as the beef has a strong flavor. However, I always love the flavor of mesquite pellets.
    • Make sure to rest the roast! The 20 minutes of rest time lets the meat re-absorb the juices in the pan and leads to a juicy and tender roast.
    • After the meat has rested, the leftover juices in the pan are perfect for an easy gravy! Just add a little milk and flour and heat until thickened.
    • Feel free to add other vegetables, but be sure to include onions and garlic! The flavor they add to the roast cannot be missed.
    • Slicing this roast is perfect for serving it as the centerpiece, but you can also easily shred it with a fork, too!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 982kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 88gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 353mgSodium: 2817mgPotassium: 1626mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 567IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 10mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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