Smoked Beef Chuck Roast on Pellet Grill

Name: Smoked Beef Chuck Roast On Pellet Grill
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 235 min
Total time: 240 min
Ingredients: 3 pound beef chuck roast; ¼ cup prepared mustard; ½ tbsp fresh ground black pepper; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp sea salt

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This easy Smoked Beef Chuck Roast on a Pellet Grill recipe is super simple to make. The roast is covered in a flavorful wet rub and then smoked over low heat until tender, juicy, and full of delicious smoky flavor.

Juicy pellet smoked chuck roast cut in thin slices for serving.

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This smoked chuck roast recipe is one of my favorite recipes. I love that the pellet smoker does all the work, leaving time to prepare side dishes or visit with my guests!

I have smoked beef roast with my Pit Boss pellet grill, Traeger pellet grill, and a vertical electric smoker. This recipe will work with any smoker - just add a water pan if your smoker requires it.

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Why You'll Love This Pellet Grill Chuck Roast

This roast is a large cut of relatively cheap meat, and smoking it makes it flavorful, tender, and juicy.
This recipe is easy to make, even if you are a beginner to pellet grilling.
No wrapping or butcher paper is required for this easy recipe.
Prep time is only 5 minutes - the smoker does all the work!

Ingredients For Smoking A Beef Roast

Ingredients for the wet rub for pellet grill smoked chuck roast measured out and placed on a wooden cutting board.

A raw chuck roast on a wooden cutting board.

Ingredient Notes

Beef Chuck Roast. I used a beef roast that was 3.10 pounds (or 1.404 kg). It was the perfect size for six people, plus we had some leftovers too.
Smoked chuck roast rub: I made a homemade wet rub with yellow mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, paprika, and sea salt.

See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.

How To Smoke A Chuck Roast On A Pellet Grill

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F and top it up with your favorite wood pellets. I like to use Competition Blend, Signature Blend, hickory, pecan, or apple wood. If using an electric smoker, fill the water pan with beef broth or apple juice for even more flavor.

Step 2: Mix the ingredients for the spice rub (prepared mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, paprika, and sea salt) in a small bowl. Apply the wet rub over the surface of the meat, ensuring it covers all parts of the roast: the top, bottom, and sides of the meat. Use your fingers to push the rub into the meat.

A large chuck roast on a wooden cutting board, covered in wet rub.

Step 3: Once the smoker comes up to temperature, place the seasoned chuck roast directly on the grill grate and put your probe thermometer in the thickest part of the roast.

The seasoned chuck roast directly on the grill grates of a pellet grill with a temperature probe inserted.

Step 4: Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145°F with a temperature probe. This will take about 3 hours and 55 minutes. For detailed doneness, follow these guidelines:

Rare - 135°F

Medium-rare - 145°F

Medium - 155°F

Well done - 170°F.

The beef chuck roast on the grill grates of a pellet grill during the smoking process with temperature probes inserted.

Step 5: Remove the smoked roast from the grill and place it on a cutting board. Cover it with aluminum foil and let the meat rest for 10-15 minutes.

The smoked roast resting in a white baking dish before slicing.

Step 6: Slice the tender roast into thin slices with a sharp knife against the grain and serve with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!

The smoked beef roast cut into thin slices on a serving platter, garnished with dried parsley.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this smoked beef roast with Creamy Cucumber Salad With Mayo, Smoked Corn on the Cob In Foil, and Hawaiian Macaroni Salad for an amazing dinner everyone will love.

And for the ultimate easy meal, smoke the side dishes alongside the beef roast! Make Smoked Baked Potatoes, Smoked Baked Beans, and Traeger Smoked Corn.

You can also shred the meat with forks for smoked pulled beef and use it in tacos, Smoked Macaroni and Cheese, or Leftover Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.

Sliced chuck roast on a plate with green beans and potatoes.

Variations

Brush your favorite barbecue sauce on the sides of the chuck roast during the last few minutes of cooking.
Change out or adjust the amount of spices in the rub. Add some chili powder or cayenne pepper to give the roast a bit of heat.
You can omit the prepared mustard if you want a dry rub, but I think it adds great flavor!

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator

Leftover smoked chuck roast can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Freezer

Store leftovers in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Reheating

Reheat the smoked chuck roast in an oven-safe dish with water or beef broth. Cover tightly and heat at 300 degrees F for about 20-30 minutes. You can also use your microwave or air fryer.

Serve it in sandwiches with your favorite BBQ sauce, on a green salad, or add it to Instant Pot Venison Stew or Smoked Beef Chili.

Smoked chuck roast on a whhite platter, sliced into thin slices

Recipe FAQs

What kind of meat is a chuck roast?

Chuck roast is a cut of beef from the shoulder area of the cow. It is also called shoulder steak, boneless chuck roast, or chuck shoulder pot roast. It is a tougher cut of meat that benefits from low and slow cooking.

Is chuck roast a good cut of meat?

It has a lot of marbling, which makes the roast tender and juicy when smoked. It is a more affordable cut of meat than the sirloin roast.

How long does it take to smoke chuck roast?

For a 3-pound chuck roast, the smoking time will take about 3 hours and 55 minutes. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the roast and other factors, such as outside temperature and how hot your pellet grill cooks. A larger roast will take longer to cook, and a 2 lb chuck roast on a pellet grill will take less time to cook. Make sure to plan plenty of time - you don't want to rush it!

Is a chuck roast good for smoking?

Chuck roast is a smaller cut of meat compared to beef brisket, and it cooks quicker than other beef roasts. Smoking a chuck roast will give you tender, juicy meat that will melt in your mouth - perfect for smoked pulled beef sandwiches!

At what temperature should you smoke a chuck roast on a pellet smoker?

You should smoke a chuck roast between 225 degrees and 250 degrees F. This slow cooking will turn the roast into tender, fall-apart tender meat.

Tender and juicy chuck roast cut into thin slices for serving.

Expert Tips

Use a digital meat thermometer to cook by temperature, not by time.
Let the roast sit at room temperature while the pellet grill is preheating.
Place the roast in a foil pan to catch any drippings if you want to make gravy.
Avoid opening the lid to check the roast while it is cooking, as moisture and heat will escape.

Tender smoked roast cut into thin slices and garnished with parsley.

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