Elevate your cooking with our mouthwatering smoked beef top round roast recipe. Impress your guests with this delicious dish.
Course
Main Course
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time4hours
Servings6
Ingredients
3-4pounds1.4-1.8 kg beef top round roast
2tablespoonskosher salt
1tablespoonblack pepper
1tablespoonpaprika
1tablespoongarlic powder
1tablespoononion powder
1tablespoondried thyme
1tablespoondried rosemary
1tablespoonolive oil
Instructions
Preparing the Roast
Begin by trimming any excess fat from the beef top round roast, ensuring a relatively even layer of fat.
In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to create a flavorful rub.
Drizzle the olive oil over the roast and rub it evenly on all sides.
Generously sprinkle the seasoning rub over the entire roast, patting it in to ensure it sticks. Let the roast sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Preparing the Smoker
While the roast is resting, prepare your smoker. Preheat it to 225°F (107°C).
Fill the smoker's wood chip tray with your favorite wood chips. For a classic smoky flavor, use hickory wood chips. If you want a milder or spicier flavor, opt for oak or mesquite, respectively.
Smoking the Roast
Place the seasoned roast on the smoker's grates, fat side up. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
Close the smoker's lid and maintain a consistent temperature of 225°F (107°C). The internal temperature of the roast is what matters most. Smoke the roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C) for a perfect medium-rare, which will take approximately 4-6 hours.
Resting and Slicing
Once the roast reaches the desired temperature, carefully remove it from the smoker and wrap it in aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes. This step is crucial for keeping the juices inside the meat.
After the resting period, unwrap the roast and slice it thinly against the grain. The result should be tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.