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Smoked Chuck Roast Poor Man's Burnt Ends
A budget-friendly chuck roast transforms into rich, saucy, cube-cut burnt ends with all the deep beefy flavor of brisket ends at a fraction of the price - a great way to practice the wrap-and-cube technique before tackling a full brisket.
Prep15 min
Cook5 hr 30 min
Total5 hr 50 min
ServingsServes 6
DifficultyMedium
Rating★ 4.8
Why You'll Love This
- A brisket-flavor experience at a fraction of the cost
- Great practice run before attempting a full packer brisket
- Sticky, saucy bites that disappear fast at a cookout
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A Few Ingredients
- 1 (3.5 to 4 lb) beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- … and 7 more
First Step
Pat the chuck roast dry and trim away any large, hard pockets of fat, leaving the marbled fat within the meat intact.


