Chuck Roast Reconstructed
The Holidays are approaching fast, and everyone is buying Prime Rib or a Standing Rib Roast, but not me. Thinking outside the box, I decided to go with a Chuck Roast, which is more or less a budget cut from the shoulder. The Chuck is loaded with fat and marbling, which should make it tasty. Last year I made two Reconstructed Prime Ribs that were out of this world. Unlike most, I prefer to change things up often, so I decided to go with a Chuck Roast for the Holidays and not the traditional Prime Rib. As stated above, Chuck comes from the shoulder, which is a muscle that moves a lot. Because of this, the cut can be very chewy and tough. Conversely, of course, is the Prime Rib, and since they move the least, it's more tender. It's worth mentioning the Shoulder is the complete opposite of the Beef Tenderloin. The Tenderloin is an underused muscle that makes it very tender but flavorless. Doing my bi-weekly shopping at Costco has made me somewhat popular ...