Santa Maria Chuck Roast
Santa Maria Chuck Roast
Ingredients
For the Chuck Roast
- 3 pounds chuck roast
For the Wet Base
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot deli mustard
For the Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Ensure your chuck roast is at room temperature before proceeding.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and hot deli mustard. Whisk until well combined to create the wet base.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl, combine the kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, crushed dried rosemary, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, and cumin. Mix thoroughly to create the dry rub.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Place the chuck roast in a large oven-safe baking dish or Dutch oven with a lid.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Brush the chuck roast generously on all sides with the red wine vinegar and mustard mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Evenly sprinkle the dry rub over the entire surface of the chuck roast, ensuring all sides are well coated. Gently massage the rub into the meat to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Cover the baking dish tightly with its lid or aluminum foil. Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
⏱️ 210 min•🌡️ 300
- 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the roast from the oven. Using two forks, shred the meat directly in the baking dish, tossing it with all the accumulated juices and fat. Leave the shredded meat in the baking dish.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Return the baking dish with the shredded meat to the oven, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the top layer of the meat becomes nicely crispy and slightly browned.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450
- 10
Remove from the oven and serve the Santa Maria Chuck Roast immediately. It pairs wonderfully with a big salad, roasted vegetables, or potatoes. Enjoy your delicious, low-lift meal!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Santa Maria Chuck Roast
For the Chuck Roast
- 3 pounds chuck roast
For the Wet Base
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot deli mustard
For the Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Ensure your chuck roast is at room temperature before proceeding.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300 - 2
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and hot deli mustard. Whisk until well combined to create the wet base.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate small bowl, combine the kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, crushed dried rosemary, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, and cumin. Mix thoroughly to create the dry rub.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Place the chuck roast in a large oven-safe baking dish or Dutch oven with a lid.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Brush the chuck roast generously on all sides with the red wine vinegar and mustard mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Evenly sprinkle the dry rub over the entire surface of the chuck roast, ensuring all sides are well coated. Gently massage the rub into the meat to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Cover the baking dish tightly with its lid or aluminum foil. Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
⏱️ 210 min•🌡️ 300 - 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the roast from the oven. Using two forks, shred the meat directly in the baking dish, tossing it with all the accumulated juices and fat. Leave the shredded meat in the baking dish.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Return the baking dish with the shredded meat to the oven, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the top layer of the meat becomes nicely crispy and slightly browned.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450 - 10
Remove from the oven and serve the Santa Maria Chuck Roast immediately. It pairs wonderfully with a big salad, roasted vegetables, or potatoes. Enjoy your delicious, low-lift meal!
⏱️ 5 min