Smoke a Top Round Roast like a brisket test?

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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
  • What happens when you smoke a Top Round Roast like a $100 dollar brisket ? #TraegerGrills
    I took a $11 dollar Top Round Roast Choice grade and smoked it on my Traeger as if it was a $100 Brisket and the results were not what I expected.
    I followed the 1.5 hours of smoking per pound with the Traeger Messa 22 temp set at 250 degrees using mesquite wood pellets as my choice of wood.
    Keeping an eye out for the famous meet temp stall and pulling the beef off the smoker when the meat hits 195 to 203 degrees.
    The results were....
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  • @magnumshooter
    @magnumshooter 3 месяца назад +4

    Great video man! I have my eye of round on the traeger as we speak, coming along nicely. Looking forward to dinner tonight for Mother’s Day 2024. Cheers from Edmonton Alberta 🇨🇦!

  • @kingmanazgold6233
    @kingmanazgold6233 11 месяцев назад +4

    First timer here and smoked a top round yesterday. Started too late in the day so it rested over night but cut a couple slices this morning and it's really good. Gonna go a bit lighter on the seasonings next time, the bark was kinda strong but tasty!! Thanks for the info, great video.

  • @AmericanoSiciliano1527
    @AmericanoSiciliano1527 2 года назад +5

    I just wanted to thank you for being so detailed. I'm new to smoking meats so detail helps. Thanks again sir

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      I'm glad it helped and thanks for watching. 😃

  • @rushmuzik
    @rushmuzik 2 года назад +11

    True story...I learned my lesson experimenting when people are depending on the food for a certain time. Top round ended up tough like a rubber boot. I was hurt. Anyway, it seems like low and slow cooking can make any meat tender.

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +5

      Lol....I know exactly what your talking about. Those low and slow cooking times can definitley turn into a later than usual dinner time, but is so worth the wait depending on who your cooking for...Lol.

  • @kimponcavge451
    @kimponcavge451 2 года назад +10

    Well mine was a bottom round. Just over 7hours 195° fantastic. Watching your video convinced me to try this. Thanks. Keep cooking outside the box.

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      Thanks Kim. Thanks for watching and sharing.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 4 месяца назад +1

      Bottom round might be slightly better than top round since tougher meat is usually more beefy tasting and tends to work well with long cooking

  • @jonbobskunkworks
    @jonbobskunkworks 15 дней назад

    I just bought a couple to try out your method!! Awesome

  • @Shatterhand13
    @Shatterhand13 4 месяца назад

    I just smoked a top round on my traeger following your video and it came out amazing. Thank you!

  • @NavajoGrandma
    @NavajoGrandma 4 месяца назад

    Well Good Saturday Afternoon! NO MENU COOKING BROTHER - I just happened to be answering my amazing subscribers and YOUR SHORT came up! I thought WHAT?? I watched the SHORT & it was so fun, Gpa and I enjoyed your personality, your answering Navajo Grandma, and just your nice compliments. You ROCK, they say. I have enjoyed watching some of your recipes and I will watch now and then and would love to make comments. We don't have a lot of time to cook but when we do WE ENJOY OUR FOOD!! Thank you for including Navajo Grandma. You have a great channel and enjoyed watching!! Hugs from Navajo Grandma and Happy Cookin. Gma

  • @malcolmboynton7652
    @malcolmboynton7652 3 месяца назад +1

    excellent cook sir. i do mine similar. first i stab it with a multi pin/knife tenderizer thingy. salt/dry brine overnight. season with fresh pepper same as you but i also add montreal steak seasoning. at the wrap i add some tallow. granted not as good as brisket but damn good enough for the price difference. nice job. cheers.

  • @mcfalcia
    @mcfalcia 2 года назад +3

    Hard to find videos on smoking the top round so this was awesome. I'm planning on doing this on Sunday. Thanks!!

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      Awesome! Let me know how it comes out. Thanks for watching.

    • @mcfalcia
      @mcfalcia 2 года назад +1

      @@NoMenuCooking I actually ended up following another channel who said to stop at 130 like you would do in an oven, and it was horrible! Way too chewy. The Select cut I got needed to cook longer way longer, like you said. So props to you and I am doing it the next time. Plus you have a new subscriber...haha.

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      Thanks Michael! 😃

  • @FunkyD50
    @FunkyD50 Год назад +1

    Hell of a job! Video is great, smoke ring is excellent! I’ve done this before, injected it, rubbed and spritzed it with a mix of apple juice and water. I’m doing one tomorrow for work and checked out the videos for additional tips. I am going to add tallow or bacon fat to mine when I wrap, just to add flavor and tenderize.

  • @michaelbodeen5279
    @michaelbodeen5279 Год назад +1

    Thank you. I enjoyed your video and energy you present with. I am new at smoking and am doing a top round right now. We’ll see how it turns out. I did not know about the plateau phase…so thank you for that as well.

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад

      Thanks for watching and smoking meats is something that will take your meals to a whole new level of tasty food. 😃

  • @molcs
    @molcs Год назад +1

    I'm going to give this a try! Looks delicious!

  • @blueenglishstaffybreeder6956
    @blueenglishstaffybreeder6956 Год назад +7

    The best way to cook eye of round in the smoker or oven is slowly to 120 deg f, then reverse sear to 130, the juices that come out of it are incredible, I’ve tried smoking it to 203 and whilst it’s tender it lacks juiciness, also great if you wrap it in prosciutto

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад +1

      That sounds good! Thanks for watching 👀.

    • @WilliamCloud9
      @WilliamCloud9 Год назад

      I’m not sure it’s hit or miss for me cooking to rare😮

    • @AM2PMReviews
      @AM2PMReviews Месяц назад

      Yes like a tri-tip smoke. I have done both. They are pretty different

    • @gymkingz3323
      @gymkingz3323 Месяц назад

      I was thinking the same thing and I’m glad you mentioned, I was hoping someone in the comments would. Round roast internal temp to 203 is 70 degrees higher than what it should be. It’s not a brisket so don’t cook it like one. Brisket is the hardest working muscle of the cow, it carries the weight of the cow. It has a lot of muscle that needs to be broken down slowly to achieve tenderness. Top Round comes from the hip of the cow and supports movement. It’s very lean piece of meat. Brisket comes the front of the cow and supports the weight. 2 different cuts of meat that should be treated differently. Cool video but it went way too long and super dry. 130 to 140 is the perfect temp.

  • @kimponcavge451
    @kimponcavge451 2 года назад +4

    Loved it. I've been wanting to do this exact thing. got my roast gonna smoke tommorow. Ps you should let it rest longer. Thanks

  • @ConnersWorld
    @ConnersWorld 11 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic!

  • @ngin40
    @ngin40 Год назад +1

    Great video. I’m going to try this out. Thanks for sharing

  • @thomlaw146
    @thomlaw146 6 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video, thank you

  • @ryanjofre
    @ryanjofre Год назад +1

    Very impressed with that smoke ring!!!

  • @PNW_Car_Mods
    @PNW_Car_Mods 3 месяца назад

    Anybody that tells you you can't get a good smoke ring out of a pellet machine is just jealous because of all the extra work that goes in to using a stick burner! This looks amazing! Been doing BBQ for around 20 years now and have never thought to try this, but I will now!

  • @kevingoodrich3050
    @kevingoodrich3050 2 года назад +1

    GREAT IDEA !! Going to try this tonight. Thanks.

  • @RivetGardener
    @RivetGardener Год назад +1

    Looks good!

  • @surroundedbyjaggoffs
    @surroundedbyjaggoffs 3 месяца назад

    That’s a thick smoke ring , I’m watching this while sitting down wind from my pellet smoker with a roast cooking in it!!!!😁😁😁

  • @philipbergt7427
    @philipbergt7427 Год назад +1

    On my for a top round roast - Great job! Thank you !

  • @phillipvansickle4220
    @phillipvansickle4220 2 года назад +2

    Love doing this....just as tasty and far cheaper than store bought roast beef. I buy an entire top round from a restaurant supply store and cut my own roasts...saves a ton of money.

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      It definitely is tastier and cost affective.

  • @m____w____6981
    @m____w____6981 2 года назад +1

    That is a serious smoke ring!
    Looks great. Gonna purchase a top round roast today.

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      Thanks. Let me know how yours came out. 😃

  • @baileydeutsch5688
    @baileydeutsch5688 2 года назад +3

    Just got 2 4.5lb pieces of top round. Marinating and going to smoke 1.5 hours per pound or until reaches desired temp! This was extremely helpful

  • @bbqjones
    @bbqjones 2 года назад +1

    A Traeger can put on an awesome smoke ring. That's for sure. Great video

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +1

      Yes indeed! Thanks for watching.

    • @astapovich940
      @astapovich940 6 месяцев назад

      Smoke ring is chemical reaction. Not how smoker does it.

  • @blizbiggy
    @blizbiggy 6 месяцев назад

    Poor mans brisket! I'm doing this to my bottom round. My mouth is watering just thinking about it lol

  • @kricket36
    @kricket36 6 месяцев назад

    Trying one today on a Santa Maria style grill. Hope it comes out this good

  • @winstondean811
    @winstondean811 2 года назад +3

    Not sure if you know this or not but there is a hole on the left of the traeger front where you can insert the probe instead of hanging the cord out of the front. I

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      Thanks. Now I know

    • @paulmyhre3452
      @paulmyhre3452 2 года назад +1

      I didn’t know about the hole either. I’m am cooking a top round now…I’ll let you know how it turns out. I think I’ll pull mine at 155°

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      Awesome and thanks...I bet it comes out great!

  • @tomcloss9764
    @tomcloss9764 2 года назад +1

    I smoke round roasts all the time, great video!🎄,☺.

  • @bh613
    @bh613 Год назад +1

    1. Will do 2 hours at 240
    2. Will wrap in foil with butter for 2 hours. Half stick butter.
    I’ll let you know and appreciate this vid.

    • @bh613
      @bh613 Год назад +1

      I did tenderize the steak and salted big time.

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад

      Hi! How did it come out? I need to know! Yum!

  • @michaellebu4312
    @michaellebu4312 2 года назад +1

    Great video thanks for sharing. I'm going to use this method to smoke a bottom round and an eye of round Pastrami this weekend. I'm thinking 🤔 I might inject the bottom round with homemade beef tallow from a prime brisket and then wrap in tallow schmeared butcher paper and foil boat. Fingers crossed 1st time cooking both cuts

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      That sound good! Let me know your results. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @calfeefarms5365
    @calfeefarms5365 Год назад +1

    I've got a chuck roast on my Cabela's Smoker (very similar to the Traeger). I'm using cherry pellets. It is at the stall right now at 160°F so I wrapped it in pink butcher paper after I put 1/2 stick of butter on the roast. I upped the smoker temp to 275°F and it is currently still stalled. I'll keep everyone posted.😊

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад +1

      Did you solve the stall? I'm sure it came out tasty!

    • @SteveJud43
      @SteveJud43 Год назад

      Love my Cabela's smoker. Lifetime warranty too. They are made by Camp Chef btw and you can get a propane side attachment to replace the self on the right. Best of both worlds so long as you don't have a big family (propane grill size is pretty small).
      Great grill and many parts are interchangeable with the Tragers.

    • @chris_favreau
      @chris_favreau 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@NoMenuCooking the folks at his cookout obviously murdered him... Apparently it was an epic stall.

  • @swamperdogoutdoors
    @swamperdogoutdoors 2 года назад +2

    Can't wait to try this!

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +1

      It's so good! Let me know how yours come out. Thanks

    • @swamperdogoutdoors
      @swamperdogoutdoors 2 года назад +1

      @@NoMenuCooking I did this last night with a 5lb bottom round roast. Spritzed it with Apple Cider and wrapped it in foil at 156 (stall) and cooked to 195 and rested it for about 45 mins. It was firm but tender and most but didn't have a lot of flavor. I think I'm going to stick with a short smoke to 130 for bottom roasts. Maybe I'll try again with a rump, eye or top round. Just slathered some Kansas City bbq sauce on there and it was good enough!

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +1

      @@swamperdogoutdoors Nice! I love hearing what techniques fellow food lovers try. Thanks for the share!

  • @davidshepherd7750
    @davidshepherd7750 Год назад +3

    How can I spritz if I'm not supposed to open the smoker?

  • @TheReapersSon
    @TheReapersSon 2 года назад +1

    That smoke ring is so red it looks like the roast applied lipstick! Lipstick on a cow instead of a pig! :D Nice job on the meatball!

  • @porkchopsw
    @porkchopsw 2 года назад +1

    If yer “Looking you ain’t Cooking”‼️🥩

  • @bjlracer1380
    @bjlracer1380 2 года назад +4

    Not trying to be too critical,but I can't help but feel like that might have benefited from resting a little longer before cutting into it. Still looked delicious though 😋

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +3

      You are correct. Letting it rest would been better. The kids were ready to eat...I started dinner late that day and they were giving me the 🐶 puppy eyes so I had cut into before letting it rest. Lol...life and recording was not on my side for this one. Thanks for watching.

  • @TrentJulien
    @TrentJulien Год назад +1

    I have a Komado joe jr
    These are perfect size for the jr
    I inject mine with Wagyu tallow

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад +1

      I love using Wagyu tallow. I'm going to try it on the next one I smoke. Thanks for watching 👀.

  • @user-cm9nh1lu3r
    @user-cm9nh1lu3r Год назад +1

    Wonder if you could cure it and make pastrami

  • @davidhoy8997
    @davidhoy8997 Год назад +1

    I am a relative new comer to the traeger, we got a half of a steer, did the brisket and now looking for ways to smoke some of the other cuts. You video is just what the doc ordered. I also hav 2 racks of lamb I could use some help with. Got any thing on that ?

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад

      Nice! You should try braising the the racks of lamb in a deep baking dish, but sear it first. I did a video where I seared a braised beef roast and it was tender and amazing. Let me know if you try it and the results. Thanks for watching 👀.

  • @nytess2
    @nytess2 9 месяцев назад

    Going to try this..I put thermometer in thin part so not to overcook..why you go in thickest part?

  • @dr.z3426
    @dr.z3426 3 года назад +1

    I appreciate the video thank you

  • @ScottysBackYardBBQ
    @ScottysBackYardBBQ 2 года назад +1

    going have and try this one lol

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +1

      Let me know how it comes out for you. Thanks 😊

    • @ScottysBackYardBBQ
      @ScottysBackYardBBQ 2 года назад +1

      @@NoMenuCooking I will do a video on it. And give you a shout out

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      @@ScottysBackYardBBQ Sweet!!

  • @user-db8qj3wi9m
    @user-db8qj3wi9m 6 месяцев назад

    I tried smoking it buy i couldn't keep it lit.

  • @tom8181
    @tom8181 2 года назад +1

    Thats the way to smoke beautiful smoke ring whats wrong with some people smok roasts for 1 or 2 hour with no smoke

  • @greglee1585
    @greglee1585 8 месяцев назад

    Question! What if you took the meat off at 130 ? Would you have a delicious medium rare roast to enjoy? Why go to 198 degrees? Is the tenderness worth 5.5 hours plus another 30 -60 minutes of resting time? I am just curious because I am thinking of doing one tomorrow !

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  8 месяцев назад

      Hi. I did it well done because the kids wanted well done, but I do prefer a medium rare for myself. The next one I try will definitely be a medium rare. Did you smoke one yet? I want to know how your roast came out...also thanks for commenting and watching. 😀

  • @MegaTapdog
    @MegaTapdog Год назад +1

    Apple pellets are great for this 😊

  • @charlesgreathouse7376
    @charlesgreathouse7376 3 года назад +4

    Nice smoke ring.

  • @adzmc3757
    @adzmc3757 2 года назад +1

    How long do you think a 10 pound piece would take? 12 hours?

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +1

      That sounds about right. Let me know how it comes out for you.

    • @adzmc3757
      @adzmc3757 2 года назад +4

      @@NoMenuCooking hey man late reply. I did the beef for about 11hrs. Came out a treat. Cheers for the inspiration.

  • @bobhinley5410
    @bobhinley5410 2 года назад +2

    What’s your thoughts about injection?

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      Hi. I think injection is a great idea.

  • @ElonMuskX
    @ElonMuskX 2 года назад

    Why such a high finish temp? Why not rest at 125???

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +1

      It was part of the experiment to see how it would turn out. Thanks for watching. 😃

  • @scottyaklin8226
    @scottyaklin8226 2 года назад +1

    Great video, No Menu .... out of curiosity, why cook the meat to such a high internal temp though? Do you just prefer more well-done? I usually cook my beef to an internal temp of 150F or so. Thanks!

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад +4

      It was for the kids dinner so I had to cook it that way...lol.

    • @johntodd6691
      @johntodd6691 Год назад +1

      He was smoking like a brisket, which in all reality you could cook until internal temp is 203 or probe tender.

  • @jasoncorrell2669
    @jasoncorrell2669 Год назад +2

    The biggest mistake people make when smoking a roast is treating it like a brisket. It’s not a brisket and will never cook or taste like a brisket.
    That said, smoked roast is amazing….when you treat it as a roast.

  • @piscatorialpursuits8815
    @piscatorialpursuits8815 Год назад

    Would have been better with an hour or two of resting. Otherwise looks awesome!

  • @mikejonce1
    @mikejonce1 Год назад +1

    Looks like you forgot to rest it before cutting…in case I missed something

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад

      I think I mentioned that I typically would let it rest, but the family was ready to eat since it was getting late. Lol

    • @mikejonce1
      @mikejonce1 Год назад +1

      @@NoMenuCooking I tried this today. Cooked it on the Pit Barrel Cooker. Only difference was (and I highly recommend this) is I pulled it and wrapped it with a few tablespoons of bbq sauce at 165%. Oh, and I let it rest...lol Came out pretty good. The wife and kids ate it and thought it was tender.

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад

      @@mikejonce1 Nice! I'm trying that out.

    • @johntodd6691
      @johntodd6691 Год назад

      @@NoMenuCooking The longer the rest the better my meats have turned. Wrap in a towel and throw it in a cooler for minimum 2 hours. Longer the better, but you already know that. Gonna smoke mine on my Kamado Joe tomorrow.

  • @glenludwig5135
    @glenludwig5135 4 месяца назад

    Who does there meat to 190 degrees. Should only be 135 nice medium rare

  • @kholemcrae1100
    @kholemcrae1100 2 года назад

    That smoke ring is thick but that meat is so white it looks like pork

  • @alexelliott4869
    @alexelliott4869 3 года назад +18

    Let your meat rest bro

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  3 года назад +8

      Lol. I mentioned something about I usually let the meat rest in the video, but due to everyone waiting to eat I had to get everyone fed...or reap the wrath of hungry people. Lol. Thanks for your input and watching.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 4 месяца назад

      Don’t call him bro. Call him sir

  • @jasonSC01
    @jasonSC01 2 года назад +1

    Nah, I don't think this is a good idea. Cool experiment but that has to be tough as hell, although it may taste great, it has to tougher vs smoking to 125f-135f. Especially if you have leftovers & re heat it. Beautiful smoking ring

    • @swamperdogoutdoors
      @swamperdogoutdoors 2 года назад +2

      He demonstrated that it pulled apart. It didn't look tough to me and there is a local bbq place near me that does this same type of cook with round for a Sunday special and it is tender with a deep smoke ring.

    • @sudzbuddy6
      @sudzbuddy6 2 года назад +1

      May not be tough but I prefer my roast beef rare to medium rare and slice it deli thin
      Great vid though and ring looked awesome

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  2 года назад

      Thanks. They do make awesome sandwiches when done rare. 😃

    • @randyhoward7069
      @randyhoward7069 2 года назад +2

      @@sudzbuddy6 he was doing a brisket style cook. When doing brisket you want it about 200-205° that is perfect For brisket feel.

    • @sudzbuddy6
      @sudzbuddy6 2 года назад

      @@randyhoward7069 I'm not sure if your remark was directed to me, but if it was, I get what he was doing. He states that clearly. I pointed out my preference as did others. I've been q'ing for 45 years. Thanks for the temp info on brisket. Learned that about 44 years ago...

  • @MegaAaron42
    @MegaAaron42 9 месяцев назад

    hang on you said in the beginning you where not going to open the smoker till the meat is done. you have had it open to check it at 157 and again after 30 minutes to warp it then again and again to check on it. This is not even close to not opening the pit bro!!!

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  9 месяцев назад

      I did open the grill 1 time to spray the meat to keep it moist and to look at the progress of the meat which is idea when experimenting with new ways to grill meats. As for opeining the grill to wrap the meat...that's a no brainer because how else can you wrap the meat? Also when making a video and talking during recording things change from clip to clip as in the meat temp stalling during cooking and having to open the grill to view the meat and wrapping it to break the stalling. Once again as I said in the video that this is a test and not a recipe video.Thank you for your recommendations in advance.

    • @MegaAaron42
      @MegaAaron42 9 месяцев назад

      @@NoMenuCooking
      For meat temps you have a temp probe in the meat from the start so no opening for temp checks. Ok one open to wrap if needed probe back in right though the wrap. We did the entire cook opening the pit once. Cause if your looking your not cooking!! Above all else keep on enjoying that delicious bbq how ever you do it!!

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  9 месяцев назад

      Lol...that's what I say "If your looking then your not cooking". Thanks for watching and share any new techniques you trry.@@MegaAaron42

  • @schairphoenix4059
    @schairphoenix4059 3 года назад +2

    briskets have a lot of fat and connective tissue to break down... top round is the opposite, its too lean. broil or braise it

  • @petercaudillo2860
    @petercaudillo2860 Год назад

    No way that was tender 🧢

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад +2

      Lol. Read the comments from people that tried it. Study the science of cooking meat and let me know your thoughts afterwards. Thanks for watching.

  • @sfiv1987
    @sfiv1987 Год назад

    All that talk game but you messed up not letting the meat rest for at least minimum 1 hour to 2hrs before cutting into it. Rookie mistake

    • @NoMenuCooking
      @NoMenuCooking  Год назад +1

      Hi. I believe I mentioned this is a testing meat video and not a how to video. If you've seen my other videos then you will see that I do mention the importance of letting the meat rest. Not a rookie mistake in the video...just a testing an idea video.

  • @michaelroberts5111
    @michaelroberts5111 3 года назад +2

    WOW!! Stop talking let's cook.

  • @matthewdianaty2137
    @matthewdianaty2137 Год назад

    I98 is too high I stop at 165