Chuck Roast on Pellet Grill
This smoked chuck roast recipe is a budget-friendly, flavorful alternative to brisket, perfect for beginner grillers using a pellet grill.
Ingredients
Chuck Roast
- 5 lbs chuck roast boneless
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Pat the roast dry with paper towels to help the rub stick and create bark.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Rub evenly over roast.
- Preheat pellet grill to 225°F (107°C). Use hickory, oak, or fruit wood pellets.
- Smoke roast directly on grill grates for 4-5 hours until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Wrap roast in butcher paper or foil and return to grill.
- Continue cooking until internal temp is 200–205°F (93–96°C), another 2–3 hours.
- Let rest, wrapped, for 30 minutes before slicing or shredding.
Notes
Use leftovers for sandwiches, tacos, or chili. For extra bark, leave roast unwrapped during initial smoking.