pulled beef

macattack756 · Newbie Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 72 Location: San Diego

What do you think, brisket or shoulder clod? I've never cooked a clod, but i was thinking it would be more forgiving. I was going to quarter it to get more bark.
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Harry Nutczak · Posted: Dec 28 2015 Post subject:

Clod is almost indestructible, and the yield is much higher.

When We've had requests for a pulled or shredded beef, we use a "Texas Crutch"* to finish it so it pulls easily and stays very moist.

* Wrap it in foil for the last 2 hours
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macattack756 · Newbie Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 72 Location: San Diego

I wrap almost everything i cook, it finishes faster and retains moisture. Thanks
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The Midnight Smoker BBQ · Posted: Jan 08 2016 Post subject:

Would a Chuck Roll be a good choice for pulled beef?
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CraigE · Posted: Jan 12 2016 Post subject:

As long as it's not brisket, because that would be a crime to treat a beautiful piece of meat like that. In fact, I think you could get shot in Texas for doing that to a brisket! Lol
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Prairie Smoke · Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 95 Location: Regina, SK

Chuck roll is my favourite, it's got more collagen and fat than clods. Lower yield though!

Brisket for pulled beef doesn't really work well, the lean flat muscle gets pretty dry when it's "pulled". Chopped brisket is another story, since you can mix in the point muscle.
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CraigE · Posted: Jan 21 2016 Post subject:

Yes Sir, chopped beef if your not going to make burnt ends is the best solution to the remains of the flat and point because you can add sauce and jue to moisten the meat.
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