Chuck Roast on a Pellet Smoker

Step 1

Let the chuck roast sit at room temperature for 35-45 minutes before placing it into your grill or smoker.

Step 2

Preheat your pellet grill to 250 degrees F.

Step 3

Apply a thin coat of mustard (or hot sauce) to both sides of the chuck roast.

Step 4

Combine rub ingredients and apply evenly to the roast.

Step 5

Place onto your grill, close the lid, and cook for 2 hours.

Step 6

After this time, you will notice a nice bark forming on the meat. You will also notice some dry spots. That means it's time to spritz with a little liquid.

Step 7

Combine 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with 1/4cup water. Place it into a clean spray bottle and spray (mist or spritz) the meat. Do this every 30 minutes until it is time to wrap.

Step 8

Butcher Paper option: Once the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, it's time to wrap it.

Step 9

Remove the roast from the grill and place it onto a large piece of pink butcher paper.

Step 10

Increase your grill temperature to 300 degrees F.

Step 11

Wrap the roast and return to your pellet grill for another 2 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F.

Step 12

Aluminum foil/steaming option: Heat beef broth before wrapping. Do not add cold or room temperature broth to the chuck roast. The broth should be the same temperature as the roast. The object is to maintain the temperature of the chuck roast, not reduce it. Heat the broth on your stovetop, side burner, or microwave.

Step 13

Tear off a large sheet of foil, place roast in the center, and curve the foil's sides upward. Slowly pour 1/2 cup broth around the edges of the chuck roast. Carefully, finish wrapping and place it back into your pellet grill for another 2 hours or until it reaches doneness.

Step 14

Once cooked, remove your chuck roast from the grill. Wrap it in towels and let the meat rest for 1 hour before carving or shredding it.

Step 15

If your gathering is several hours away and your chuck roast is done, with thick kitchen towels and place it in a clean cooler to keep warm.

Step 16

Before serving, unwrap it, slice or shred, and serve.