How To Make Smoked Pot Roast

A household classic for a Sunday family gathering. This smoked pot roast is tender and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

Roast

• 3 lb Chuck roast
• 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 Teaspoon onion powder
• 1 Teaspoon black pepper

Braise

• 2 Cups peeled pearl onions
• 2 Cups halved red bliss potatoes
• 2 Cups carrots, cut into slices
• 2 Cups beef stock
• 1 Cup red wine
• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 Teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 2 Dried chipotle peppers

Directions:

1. Combine the onion powder, kosher salt, onion powder, and pepper and rub the roast with mixture.
2. Set your smoker temperature to 180°F (82°C) and preheat it.
3. Smoke the roast for 1 1/2 hours. You can use pecan bisquettes for this recipe.
4. Then, remove the roast from the smoker, you’re going to finish cooking it on the grill. Preheat your grill to 275°F (135°C).
5. Add the smoked roast, onions, potatoes, carrots, beef stock, red wine, thyme, ancho chile powder, rosemary, and chipotle peppers to a large Dutch oven.
6. Place the Dutch oven inside your grill and braise the roast for 4 to 5 hours or until the meat is tender.