I usually wing it with the actual quantities - but here is the gist. I make this in the morning before I leave for the farm, it's simple & done when I get home. Great on tacos with cabbage slaw. You can make a non-spicy version by reducing the number of cayenne peppers or leaving them out entirely.
Chuck Roast
1. Brine chuck in salt water overnight (optional - you can also just rub salt onto the meat by hand before cooking)
2. Sear chuck on all sides in a hot skilled until carmel-brown colored
3. Place in slow cooker on low and pour barbacoa sauce (instructions below)on top
4. Add additional cooking liquid to about 1/2 height of roast (use whatever you've got: broth, apple cider, wine, hard cider, water, etc.)
5. Cook for 7+ hours & Shred
Barbacoa Sauce
Blend together the following:
- 1 small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1-4 cayenne peppers (fresh or dried and dehydrated - remove seeds and stems; could also use cayenne powder or pepper flakes)
- 1-2 tbs maple syrup
- 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbs oregano
- 3-6 cloves garlic
Chimichurri
Blend Together
- Olive Oil
- Parsley
- Garlic Cloves
- Salt
(You can also add cilantro and fresh oregano for a less parsley intense experience!)
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