Your Choice of Beef:
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1 (3- 4 lb) Angus beef spoon roast
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1 (3- 4 lb) Angus Beef Chuck Roast
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1 (3- 4 lb) Angus Beef Brisket
For the Sauce:
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1/4 cup Taste of Inspirations® Sweet Southern BBQ Rub
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1 medium yellow onion, sliced
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4 cups apple juice
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8 hamburger buns (optional)
Steps
1
Place the beef on a rimmed baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the BBQ rub all over beef. Season with salt and pepper. Let roast sit at room temperature 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, set up smoker with oak, apple, or cherry wood or chips and maintain heat to stay between 225°F–250°F. To a large aluminum pan, add the onions, apple juice, and 3 cups water.
3
Add beef fat side-up to aluminum pan. Place in smoker and close lid. Cook 2–3 hours, maintaining heat between 225°F–250°F.
4
Increase smoker temperature to 250°F–275°F. Cook 2 hours, until beef reaches desired doneness. Remove from smoker and let rest 1 hour. Add to a bowl and shred meat with a bit of cooking liquid to keep moist. If desired, serve pulled beef on the buns as sandwiches.
Tips
For brisket, maintaining cooking temperature between 210°F-250°F, the cooking time is 1½ hours per pound. Basting it during cooking will keep it from drying out. Internal temperature ranges from 180°F–210°F. For chuck and spoon roast, cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F.
