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

Cathrine Mirisi
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I can't wait to try this barbacoa recipe. It looks amazing!


Crystal Childs
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This barbacoa is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Mohsin Gill
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This barbacoa is a great way to use up leftover chuck roast. It's a delicious and easy meal.


Salman Rayhan
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.


Reem Chelab
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The barbacoa is so delicious.


Epic Terry
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This barbacoa is so tender and juicy. It falls apart in your mouth.


Molly Davis
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I've made this barbacoa several times now, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and parties.


Ahsan Zaman
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I'm not a big fan of barbacoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


HungBelowKnees
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This is the best barbacoa recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible.


franc kariuki
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The barbacoa was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to it.


Ghulam Mustafa Mughal
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making this barbacoa again.


Sophia Edits
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I made this barbacoa for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


abraham muhindo
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This barbacoa is delicious! I love the smoky flavor.


Fahad Abbasi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the barbacoa turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Nsubuga Simon
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This is the best barbacoa I've ever had. I can't wait to make it again.


Adeel Shab
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The barbacoa was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less chili powder.


Debora Herrera
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even if you're a beginner cook, you can make this barbacoa.


Thobekile Twala
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This recipe is a game-changer. I used to make barbacoa in the oven, but this smoked version is so much better. The flavor is incredible.


Darman News
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I've made this barbacoa several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Sergio_408
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This barbacoa is amazing! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is out of this world. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.