Roast Beast (Beef) cuz I had to cook something...

[Desert Dweller]

I wanted to try out the Berkel Slicer on something else, so I decided I would try my hand at Roast Beef deli-cut for sammies. I was not sure what cut is usually used for this, but my local grocer had "eye of round" on sale, so I figured it ought to work (I was right). I seasoned the roast with Smokin Guns and Dizzy Dust and put it in the WSM at 240 for about 2.5 hours till it reached 150 internal, I wrapped and let it set in foil for about 15 minutes and took a picture of the smoke ring, then put it in the freezer for about 3 hours till it was sufficiently chilled to slice. The Berkel works just great, and the Roast Beast came out just fine. BTW, anyone know what cut is usually used? I should have brought the temp up another 10 degrees internally, but live and learn. Only four pics, but you get the idea.

 

[Kevin]

Time to make some Italian Beefs. I've used Ronnele's recipe with sirloin tip and must say that it is fantastic.

Here's a thread:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15439&highlight=italian+beef

The recipe is here:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=219722&postcount=47

 

[fshnwiz]

For my taste the beast looks just right, I'll have a sammy togo please.

 

[whodeyQ]

It looks like that slicer is where it ought to be. Keep making good use of it, looks great ! :thumb:

 

[peppasawce]

Hey, man everything looks marvelous...And I did'nt know that you were from Whoville LOL.. Roast Beast LOL

 

[HuskerSmoker]

More great ideas, why pay for over priced deli beef when you can make your own for much less. Going to put the meat slicer to more use than just rubens. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Chef Jim]

Yummy

 

[SmokinAussie]

Bo, That is fabulous.. I LOVE what you've done!

 

[thunderwagn]

Man that looks perfect! I'm hungry:-D

 

[Phubar]

Nice slices DD!

 

[bottomsupbbq]

That looks great!. I belive top round is what is usally used. Nice work!

 

[Rich Parker]

Excellent idea!

Where's the dirt?? :razz:

 

[Strike BBQ]

That looks good.
It makes me want to try to make pit beef Baltimore style.

 

[Nick@ParkAQ]

please ship me 2 lbs of that roast beast wood u?:clap2:

 

[pahutchens]

what did you pay for the slicer? (and where)

 

[deguerre]

Excellent Bo!

 

[Big_T_BBQ]

I was not sure what cut is usually used for this

The deli at my market used 7-bone/cross rib (shoulder) roasts for the deli beef.

 

[hammerz_nailz]

More great ideas, why pay for over priced deli beef when you can make your own for much less. Going to put the meat slicer to more use than just rubens. Thanks for the tip.

I agree that is an excellent idea for lunch sandwiches. Roast beef is one of my favorites and that looks perfect.

 

[KSims1868]

Dang it...now I have to go find out how much a deli slicer will cost me.
I REALLY love roast beef - especially in the form of a french-dip sammich.

 

[Paulmark]

Great Bo, looks fantastic, as usual. I checked on line and found this, "Top sirloin butt, top round roast, or bottom round roast are preferred in that order. Scala's is the purveyor of choice in Chicago."
http://www.amazingribs.com/recipes/beef/italian_beef.html