Chuck Roast Products

Chuck roast is delicious tasting meat cut from the shoulder and neck. Also known as shoulder steak, chuck shoulder pot roast, and boneless chuck roast, this meat is slightly more fatty than round or brisket. One of the most popular ways of cooking chuck roast is slow cooking in liquid to make a tender pot roast. 

Boneless chuck roasts are available, though bone-in cuts are one of the most economical beef cuts available. Bone-in chuck roast can also serve as a bold-flavored ground beef thanks to its balance of fat and meat. Chuck roasts are thicker than steaks, though both cuts include a crosscut of the shoulder blade.

Chuck roast is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, including protein, zinc, niacin, selenium, and vitamins B6 and B12. Chuck roast contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a flavorful way to fuel your body. Vitamins B6 and B12 help keep blood sugars at a healthy level and protect against anemia. Protein forms the building blocks of your organs, skin, and muscles.  

A single serving of chuck roast provides about 200 calories and delivers about 13 grams of fat. The meat provides a solid dose of potassium, amounting to about 7% of your recommended daily allowance.

You may find chuck roast by different names at the store, including 7-bone chuck roast, chuck arm roast, blade chuck roast, cross rib roast, and chuck neck roast.

Chuck roast is an ideal cut of meat for slow cooking and is even good in the crockpot. Like other roasts, the longer it cooks at a lower temperature, the more tender the meat becomes. Here are a few pointers to make sure you cook a delicious pot roast in the oven. 

Start by searing the roast, which is typically done in a pan on the stovetop. The idea is that browning the meat will help seal in some of the flavors once the slow-cooking stage is completed. You can do this while the oven is preheating.

Use a Dutch oven as the pot for slow cooking. (If you use a crockpot, you will want to choose one offering at least a 6-quart capacity.) One tip you might try: Braise the meat and vegetables separately. Start by cooking just the chuck roast; add the vegetables after about a period of about 45 minutes or so. The typical vegetables to add are carrots, potatoes, and onions.

Despite having "roast" in the name, it is possible to cook chuck roast on the grill. The key step is in tenderizing the meat before putting it on the grill. The Spruce Eats advises marinating the chuck roast in balsamic vinegar for upwards of six hours. 

Keep the cut of chuck roast at a reasonable size of about 2 to 3 pounds and rely on indirect heat for cooking. For a smoky flavor, use a charcoal grill. Sear one side of the meat over the coals and then place it on the grill. You will probably want to cook the meat for about 20 minutes on each side.

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