Viral Chuck Roast

• total time: 1 hour 52 minutes

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 4 pounds)

2 teaspoons kosher sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Preheat your oven to 325. Season the roast generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Add to a baking large casserole dish or Dutch oven, cover (with a lid or foil), and bake for 1 hr per pound of meat.

Remove the roast from the oven and raise the oven temperate to 425.

Using two forks, shred the meat into large chunks. (If the roast is not pulling apart easily, put it back in the oven for 30 min).

Toss the shredded pieces of roast around in the rendered fat and place it back in the oven, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes until you see some nice crispy ends.

Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables and enjoy!

FAQs:

My roast is less than 4 lbs, how long should I cook it?

Use the “hour per pound” method.

How do I choose a good beef chuck roast?

Look for nice fatty roast with lots of marbling. A roast that is too lean will not render enough juice. (Note: I have hit or miss luck with grass-fed roasts. Most are just too tough/lean and don't render enough fat for this preparation.)

How many people does this serve?

A 4-pound roast serves 6-7 people.

Do I need to sear it first?

Nope! The last part of the cook will give it some nice crispy bits without searing.

Did you add liquid?

No, that is the juice rendered from the meat.

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