Southern Texas-Style Beef Barbacoa

Serves: 4

Jadyn Kohler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

44

Sweetness

53

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 tsps

Cayenne Pepper

1.5 tsps

Chili Powder

1.5 tsps

Garlic Powder

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Prepare a smoker with dampened hickory wood charcoal

2

The heat inside your grill or smoker should be around 180 to 200 degrees F (80 to 95 degrees C)

3

Combine the black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and seasoned salt in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed

4

Place the chuck roast into a mixing bowl, and rub all over with the spice mixture

5

Place the meat into the smoker, and smoke for 1 1/2 hours, turning about every half hour

6

The meat should be a dark red color, and the edges should be darkened

7

Place the meat into a roasting pan, and seal tightly with aluminum foil

8

Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)

9

Bake the barbacoa in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours until very tender

10

Uncover the beef, and shred with two forks while still hot