Southern Texas-style Beef Barbacoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• prepare a smoker with dampened hickory wood charcoal. the heat inside your grill or smoker should be around 180 to 200 degrees f (80 to 95 degrees c). combine the black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and seasoned salt in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.
• place the chuck roast into a mixing bowl, and rub all over with the spice mixture. place the meat into the smoker, and smoke for 1 1/2 hours, turning about every half hour. the meat should be a dark red color, and the edges should be darkened. place the meat into a roasting pan, and seal tightly with aluminum foil.
• preheat an oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• bake the barbacoa in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours until very tender. uncover the beef, and shred with two forks while still hot.