{"id":1560,"date":"2021-03-03T14:34:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T19:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/?p=1560"},"modified":"2021-03-03T14:34:14","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T19:34:14","slug":"pulled-shredded-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/pulled-shredded-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulled (Shredded) Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shredded beef\u00a0is a preparation of beef\u00a0that is a feature in dishes from various cuisines. Shredded beef is sometimes prepared using beef brisket, chuck roast or even pot roast,  which is also sometimes shredded. \u00a0Preparation can be on the low and slow on the smoker, oven, or crockpot. This method of preparation typically involves longer cooking of the beef cuts to create individual strands of tender meat for various food dishes the important part is to cook the beef until it is fork tender to get the right texture to pull or shred and then add beef broth, apple juice or your favorite BBQ sauce to rehydrate and add your flavor profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pulled-Beef-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pulled-Beef--1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1561\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>Pulled Beef Frequently Ask Questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What part of the cow is best for pulled beef?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chuck Roast, Brisket<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite cut is a chuck roast, which may also be labeled as a shoulder roast, chuck eye roast, or arm chuck roast. Look for a roast that has&nbsp;<strong>good<\/strong>&nbsp;marbling (or white fat) running through it. Brisket is another great choice for&nbsp;<strong>shredded beef<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you keep pulled beef moist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place your\u00a0<strong>shredded<\/strong>\u00a0beef in an ovenproof dish or catering pan add in a little liquid to replace some of the lost moisture. This can be <strong>apple juice, cider vinegar, broth<\/strong>, or a <strong>thick BBQ sauce<\/strong>. Cover the dish in a double layer of foil, to lock in the moisture, and set it on a baking tray in the middle of your oven or smoker to reheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What can I do with pulled beef?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More dinner recipes using&nbsp;Shredded Beef:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Beef&nbsp;Noodle Soup.<\/li><li>Shredded Beef&nbsp;Nachos.<\/li><li>BBQ Beef&nbsp;Stuffed Potatoes.<\/li><li>Weeknight Shepherd&#8217;s Pie.<\/li><li>Italian Beef sandwiches<\/li><li>Cuban Beef sandwiches<\/li><li>Tocos\/Taquitos<\/li><li>Beef enchiladas<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What can I use instead of chuck roast?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any of these cuts&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;used&nbsp;or substituted for pulled beef:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chuck<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Chuck<\/strong>&nbsp;Shoulder,&nbsp;<strong>Chuck Roast<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Chuck<\/strong>-Eye&nbsp;<strong>Roast<\/strong>, Top&nbsp;<strong>Chuck<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Bottom Round&nbsp;<strong>Roast<\/strong>, Bottom Eye&nbsp;<strong>Roast<\/strong>, Rump&nbsp;<strong>Roast<\/strong>, Eye Round&nbsp;<strong>Roast<\/strong>, Top Round, Round Tip&nbsp;<strong>Roast<\/strong>.<\/li><li>English&nbsp;<strong>Roast<\/strong>, Pot&nbsp;<strong>Roast<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Long Does pulled beef last in the fridge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safely stored, cooked beef roast will last for&nbsp;<strong>3 to 4 days<\/strong>&nbsp;in the refrigerator. To further extend the shelf life of cooked beef roast, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><u>Three Little Pig\u2019s (Shredded) Pulled Beef recipe.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 beef chuck roast (approximately 3 pounds)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0\u00bc Cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqspot.com\/shop\/championship-rubs\/three-little-pigs-championship-bbq-rub\/\">Three Little Pigs Championship Rub\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bc Cup of  <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqspot.com\/shop\/championship-rubs\/three-little-pigs-all-purpose-bbq-rub\/\">Three Little Pigs All Purpose Rub <\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Cup beef broth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqspot.com\/shop\/championship-sauces\/three-little-pigs-competition-bbq-sauce-19-50-oz\/\">Three Little Pigs Competition BBQ Sauce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqspot.com\/shop\/championship\/three-little-pigs-mustard-sauce\/\">Three Little Pigs Mustard Sauce <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coat the chuck roast with a <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqspot.com\/shop\/championship\/three-little-pigs-mustard-sauce\/\">Three Little Pig\u2019s Mustard<\/a> sauce as a binder for the BBQ rubs.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2.\u00a0Season the chuck roast with <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqspot.com\/shop\/championship-rubs\/three-little-pigs-championship-bbq-rub\/\">Three Little Pigs Championship <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqspot.com\/shop\/championship-rubs\/three-little-pigs-all-purpose-bbq-rub\/\">All-Purpose BBQ rub<\/a>. If you can, give the rub 1 to 2 hours to sweat the beef. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.\u00a0Place the chuck roast on smoker, grill, or oven at 275 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Allow the chuck roast to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 160\u00b0F. Place the chuck roast on a double layer of aluminum foil, fold the sides of the foil up to create a boat, and pour the beef broth over the meat. Tightly wrap the chuck roast in the foil and return to the smoker or oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Continue cooking the wrapped chuck roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 205\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. \u00a0Remove the chuck roast from the smoker, grill or oven and carefully open the foil to allow steam to escape. Use two forks  or claws to shred the chuck roast just prior to serving and add more beef broth and<a href=\"https:\/\/bbqspot.com\/shop\/championship-sauces\/three-little-pigs-competition-bbq-sauce-19-50-oz\/\"> Three Little Pig\u2019s Competition BBQ<\/a> sauce for flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chris Marks (CBBQE) Chief BBQ Expert Three Little Pig\u2019s BBQ Rubs\/Sauces <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shredded beef\u00a0is a preparation of beef\u00a0that is a feature in dishes from various cuisines. 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