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Pit Beef Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Pit Beef Sandwich is a regional specialty of Maryland, particularly popular at outdoor barbecues and fairs. It features grilled beef, often served with a tangy horseradish sauce, reflecting the area's love for smoked and grilled meats. This dish is often enjoyed during summer gatherings and is a staple in local cuisine.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 pounds bottom round roast
Baltimore barbecue rub
Kaiser roll
horseradish root
mayonnaise
lemon juice
cloves of garlic
salt
black pepper

beef roast

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

horseradish sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt with horseradish

💰Cheaper: mustard

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat, while mustard is a budget-friendly condiment.

1

Trim the silver skin off the bottom round roast.

2

Season the roast with salt and sprinkle Baltimore barbecue rub all over it.

3

Preheat a Weber kettle grill for medium-high heat.

4

Grill the beef roast meat side down until blackened and evenly charred on both sides.

5

Move the beef to the indirect cooking side of the grill, cover with a vented lid, and cook for 40 minutes.

6

Flip the beef back over direct heat for another 5 to 10 minutes until charred, aiming for an internal temperature of 110 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

7

Remove the beef from the grill and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.

8

Slice the beef thinly against the grain using a sharp knife or meat slicer.

9

Prepare the tiger sauce by grating fresh horseradish, mixing it with mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

10

Assemble the sandwich by stacking sliced beef on a Kaiser roll, adding tiger sauce and thinly sliced onions.

Cooking Techniques

grillingslicing

Equipment Needed

Weber kettle grillsharp knifecutting boardmandolin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Pit BeefBeef Sandwich

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