¼ cup Smoke Show Lightly Smoked Jalapeno Hot Sauce
12 Fresh Corn Tortillas
Instructions
1. Preheat Your Smoker
Set your smoker to 275°F and let it come up to temperature.
2. Prepare the Beef Chuck
Before seasoning, trim off as much silver skin and connective tissue as possible. For better seasoning and smoke absorption, score the roast in the middle to create more surface area.
Coat the chuck with a generous amount of Yonedas Gold Seasoning. Let the meat rest for about 20 minutes before placing it on the smoker.
3. Smoking the Beef Chuck
Place the beef chuck directly onto the smoker at 275°F.
Smoke the beef for about 2 hours until the outside caramelizes and develops a rich color.
Transfer the chuck to a foil tray and pour beef broth over the top until it’s almost submerged. Cover the tray with foil to start the braising process.
Return the tray to the smoker and cook for another 2 hours or until the beef becomes tender enough to shred.
4. Straining the Au Jus
Once done, use a fat separator to strain the liquid from the foil tray.
After separating the fat, shred the beef using your hands until it’s nicely pulled apart. Add some of the strained jus back into the shredded beef to keep it moist.
5. Assemble the Tacos
Warm your corn tortillas on the smoker. For extra flavor, sprinkle some grated cheese onto the tortillas before placing them on the smoker.
Once the tortillas are warm and the cheese has melted, place a small amount of the shredded beef onto each tortilla.
Drizzle with the Smoke Show Jalapeno Hot Sauce and serve immediately!
Quick Recap:
Preheat smoker to 275°F.
Trim silver skin from beef and coat with Yonedas Gold Seasoning.
Smoke beef for 2 hours.
Transfer beef to a foil tray, add beef broth, and braise for 2 more hours.
Strain the jus and shred the beef, adding some jus back to the meat.
Warm tortillas on the smoker, adding cheese, then assemble tacos with beef and jalapeno sauce.
Helpful Tips and Notes:
Where to Get Beef Chuck:
Beef chuck is a common cut found at most grocery stores and is relatively inexpensive. For the best quality, try your local butcher or stores like Freson Bros. where they may offer special cuts. Make sure to call ahead to ensure they have it available, as it’s often ground into hamburger meat.
Alternative Cuts for Pulled Beef:
While beef chuck is ideal for this recipe, you can also make pulled beef with other cuts, such as brisket, tri-tip, round roast, or rump roast. These cuts also benefit from good marbling, so choose a fatty piece for best results.
What Else Can Pulled Beef Be Used For?
Pulled beef is incredibly versatile! It works well for beef dip or roast beef sandwiches, enchiladas, or pulled beef chili. For a creative twist, try using it in fried rice for a delicious dinner idea!
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