Pellet Fan

Here's How I.... => Cook Beef => Topic started by: RichW on October 01, 2017, 01:29:16 PM

Title: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: RichW on October 01, 2017, 01:29:16 PM
I have done at least 3 of these whole top rounds in the last six months and have tender results with very little hassle prep and cook.  I start with a 10 to 15 lb. whole top round roast from Costco, which I ask one of the butcher staff to pull un-cut from the cooler, which cost less than $4.00 / lb on average.  The most recent weighed 13# at $3.98 per.  I do not trim but do inject a mix of beef broth and Worcestershire 2/1 as much as it can tolerate, and top coat with 1/2 Black Opps and 1/2 cheap steak seasoning i.e. Aldi's, pressed in.  I by then will have my smoker stabilized at 170 deg. usually a hickory and comp. blend with a 12" tube of mesquite pellets and chips , lite the entire length of the tube for max smoke during the smoke.  Smoke for 2 plus hours right from the refrigerator, cold, to allow for some serious smoke absorption before going to 225 deg.after the roast gets to 90 internal.   I pull the roast when the center temp hits 130-135, which is rare and foil wrap in a pan to finish for at least an hour before slicing.  If you intend to freeze the entire balance of the roast that has not been consumed then refrigerate before slicing.  I am lucky to have a 10 inch Berkel slicer and can do  1/4 pieces of the roast cut cross grain at 1/16 to 1/8" in about 15 min. with little run out of juices after it is cold.  Left over juices collected in a pan during the initial wrap and rest period make for a great over pour, au jus, when the frozen roast is rewarmed for meals.  Of course this will not keep for more than a few days, but is easily frozen in small baggies.  [ Invalid Attachment ]  [ Invalid Attachment ]    This makes a great Arby's type sandwich or straight on the plate meal.
 
Title: Re: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on October 01, 2017, 01:52:22 PM
Looks great...I may have to try one of those.
Title: Re: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: Bentley on October 01, 2017, 02:57:55 PM
I Love Fast Food, I enjoy an Arby's sandwich.  I can guarantee you I have not had this at Arby's!   :pig:

This makes a great Arby's type sandwich or straight on the plate meal.
(https://pelletfan.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=693.0;attach=2477;image)
Title: Re: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: Quadman750 on October 01, 2017, 04:05:28 PM
Yup with some horseradish mayo
Title: Re: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on October 01, 2017, 04:22:18 PM
Yup with some horseradish mayo

and some grilled onions and melted swiss
Title: Re: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: Bentley on October 01, 2017, 04:30:31 PM
French Dip w/creamy horseradish!
Title: Re: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: Queball on October 01, 2017, 07:30:44 PM
Is a top round also what is called a steamship round? ..... That looks great! ..... Nice cook, Compadre.
Title: Re: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: Wettle on October 07, 2017, 11:11:36 PM
That looks fantastic!!
Title: Re: Whole Top Round for the masses
Post by: Vision on October 08, 2017, 08:08:57 AM
Is a top round also what is called a steamship round? ..... That looks great! ..... Nice cook, Compadre.

No. A steamship round is basically the entire round.