Grilled Chuck Roast - Marinated and Smoky

Not your Mama's Pot Roast! This Grilled Chuck Roast has a flavor-filled marinade and is then grilled to smoky perfection.

One reader's comment: "...this was so delicious... it turned out perfectly moist but with a nice sear."

Many people wonder... Can you grill beef chuck roast? And the answer is - why, yes you absolutely can!

Beef chuck roast is a cut of meat that most of us in the south grew up with. And we love it. Pot roast with carrots and potatoes was a staple on our tables many Sundays after church. It made pan drippings that were the base for a perfect brown gravy.

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There is not one thing one wrong with any of that, and we still love it on occasion. But, did you know that you can make a wonderful grilled or bbq chuck roast?

Less lean cuts of beef are the rage these days...

Flat iron steak, brisket, flank steak... Do a Pinterest or a Google search and you'll find hundreds of results. Everyone is talking about how to marinate them, how to cook, how to tenderize, and what sauces to serve them with.

And, there's a good reason for that. Every piece of meat doesn't have to be a filet mignon. Delicious meals can definitely be centered around a less expensive cut of meat that has been properly and lovingly prepared.

With the proper marinade you'll get a grilled pot roast that is just as tender as when your mama cooked it in the cast iron dutch oven.

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A few tips for getting the best and most tender grilled chuck roast ever:

• piercing the roast on both sides all over with a fork helps the marinade soak in
• cutting slashes through the fat at the edges also helps
• marinating a minimum of 8 hours is best since this is a thick cut of meat; 12-24 hours is not too much
• if you have fresh basil crush or bruise it to release the flavors
• turn the bag with the roast in it several times if possible

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Suggested side dishes to serve with your grilled roast:

Any from the list below would be awesome, but especially perfect are Iron Skillet Grilled Potatoes. Why? They can cook on the grill at the same time as the roast. The temperature is perfect and the cooktime is approximately the same. It's a win win!

• Grilled Skillet Potatoes
• Green Bean Bundles
• Macaroni and Cheese like Mama made
• Southern Style Succotash
• Salad with Asparagus & Goat Cheese
• Bacon & Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

For another main course that's as low carb as this roast be sure to check out and Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken too. You'll love it!

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