First Cook with Slow 'N Sear | Burnt ends on a budget?

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and can be just as flavorful.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: sugar-free barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade barbecue sauce

Homemade sauces can be made with pantry staples and are often cheaper.

Set up the Slow 'N Sear in the Weber kettle grill for smoking.

Light about a dozen briquettes with one Fire Starter and cover with unlit charcoal.

Prepare the chuck roast by cutting it into roughly 1-inch cubes.

Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and brown sugar in a bowl to create a rub.

Season the chuck cubes with salt and pepper individually for even coverage.

Place the seasoned cubes on a wire rack for easier handling.

Fill the water tray in the grill with boiling water to help stabilize temperature.

Insert a wireless barbecue thermometer to monitor grill temperature.

Preheat the grill to around 225°F (107°C) before adding the chuck cubes.

Add the chuck cubes to the grill and close the lid.

Cook for 2 to 4 hours until a bark forms on the outside of the meat.

Check the temperature and adjust the vents to maintain 250°F to 275°F (121°C to 135°C).

After 2 hours, check the cubes for bark and swap their positions if needed.

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