CIVILIZED BARBACOA (SMOKED CHUCK ROAST)

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Barbacoa in some parts of Mexico and South Texas means cooking a cow's head. Yuk! I got this delicious version from www.lomexicano.com. The pulled chuck is served with tortillas.

Provided by Red_Apple_Guy

Categories     Meat

Time 6h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 1/2 lbs beef chuck with bone

Steps:

  • Blend the spices.
  • Rinse and dry the chuck roast and rub with the blended spices.
  • Prepare the smoker with lighted charcoal
  • Add a small amount of hickory or desired smoke wood.
  • Heat smoker to 250F-300°F.
  • Place the roast on the smoker.
  • Once the internal temperature is 160 F (about 4 hours), wrap the roast in heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Cook for a couple of more hours or until the meat internal temperature is about 200°F.
  • Pull the roast, drain liquid, rewrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Using forks, pull the meat apart into shreds.
  • Serve with tortillas and guacamole, pico gallo, or black bean and corn salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 339, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.3, Protein 18.5

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