July 21, 2024, 04:38 PM
doublesharpReverse seared a chuck roast and it was great
About a 3 pounder. Dried it with paper towels and then coated with coarse salt on all sides and put it on a rack on a sheet pan and regrigerated it for about 36 hours. Coated w/Montreal seasoning and some black pepper and let stand for 3 hours to get to room temp.
Placed it in a 9"x13" baking dish w a thermaprobe set to 115F and covered w/foil. Chuck being kinda tough, the foil cover helps tenderize. Took about an hour to get to temp. Put it on a hot grill and flame seared all sides. Came out a perfect medium rare with exceptional flavor. Not as tender as a ribeye but tender enough and flavor was A+. Chuck roasts aren't just for pot roast anymore.
Sorry no pictures, I cooked it yesterday and was not expecting to be particularly impressed but it really was good. I love surprises like that.

July 21, 2024, 05:22 PM
old rugged crossOn a smoker or pellet grille?
I'm hungry

July 21, 2024, 05:30 PM
doublesharpIn conventional kitchen wall oven to bring temp up to 115 and then seared it on a gas grill wide open. Flame kissed - I see a lot of youTube videos of cooks doing the final sear with a propane torch. Gas grill worked fine and charcoal or wood would work too just got to be HOT.
I had a pellet grill but mine was fussy and the hopper would clog if you left pellets in it so I'm back to old faithful, gas or charcoal.
July 21, 2024, 05:46 PM
OttoSigAt what point during the process did you take photos of this piece of meat? You know there is protocol to follow around here.
July 22, 2024, 12:23 AM
PASigI have never heard of cooking chuck roast medium rare and not braising or stewing it, it’s quite a tough cut that normally requires long slow cooking to break it down?