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Rotisserie Roast Beef

Cultural Context

Rotisserie roast beef has its roots in American cooking, often associated with family gatherings and special occasions. Traditionally cooked on a rotisserie for even heat distribution, it showcases the beauty of simple ingredients transformed through careful cooking. Today, variations abound, with many opting for different seasonings and cooking methods, but the classic roast remains a beloved centerpiece at dinner tables across the country.

AmericanUSmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 pounds beef bottom round roast
1/2 cup Montreal steak seasoning
1 teaspoon dry rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
grapeseed oil
Hickory wood chips

beef roast

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork roast

Lean cuts reduce fat while pork roast can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water can save costs.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra calories, while cayenne is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the Big Green Egg to 250°F.

2

Mix together 1/2 cup Montreal steak seasoning, 1 teaspoon dry rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley.

3

Apply grapeseed oil to the beef roast to help the seasoning adhere.

4

Season the roast with the herb mixture.

5

Insert the spit through the center of the roast and secure it in the rotisserie ring.

6

Place the rotisserie ring on the Big Green Egg and ensure it is properly sealed.

7

Cook the roast at 250°F for about 2 hours, monitoring the temperature.

8

Increase the temperature to 325-350°F to develop a crust on the roast.

9

Remove the roast from the heat when it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F for medium-rare.

10

Let the roast rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing.

11

Slice the roast thinly against the grain.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

Big Green Eggrotisserie ringspitmeat thermometerknifecutting board

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Also Known As

Rotisserie BeefRoast Beef

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