Viral Chuck Roast

2h
Serves 7
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2Season the roast generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Place the seasoned roast in a large casserole dish or Dutch oven.
  4. 4Cover the dish and bake for 1 hour per pound of meat.
  5. 5Remove the roast from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. 6Using two forks, shred the meat into large chunks. If the roast is not pulling apart easily, return it to the oven for 30 minutes.
  7. 7Toss the shredded roast in the rendered fat.
  8. 8Place the shredded roast back into the oven, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, until the ends are crispy.
  9. 9Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

ovencasserole dish or Dutch oventwo forkstongs