Smoked Roast Beef

Ingredients

• 4 pounds (2kg) Roast Beef (Sirloin, Prime Rib, Rump Roast, Topside)
• 3 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
• 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder (optional)
• 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 shot Crown Royal Whiskey (30ml)

Instructions

1. 1

   Room Temperature - remove roast beef from fridge and bring to room temperature for best result.

2. 2

   Spice Rub - crush Cumin Seeds and Coriander Seeds in a pestle and mortar (for best flavor). Mix all the spices together.

3. 3

   Prepare Smoker - place a foil tray filled with water in the base of the smoker for moisture. Light the charcoal in a chimney starter. After charcoal is fully lit and white, place in the offset smoker. Heat smoker between 225°F-250°F (110°C-120°C).

4. 4

   Coat - using your hands (wearing gloves) rub spice mix all over the beef until fully covered.

5. 5

   Insert Probe - place probe in the center of the roast, in the thickest part.

6. 6

   Place in Smoker - place beef roast on the grill in the smoker.

7. 7

   Add Wood - place 2 pieces of Cherry Wood or Hickory Wood on top of the charcoal to maintain smoke. Maintain temperature by adjusting vents.

8. 8

   Bbq Spritz - mix Apple Cider Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce and Crown Royal Whiskey to make a spritz. Quickly spray over beef roast every hour.

9. 9

   Smoke - keep beef in smoker until desired internal temperature is reached. Medium Rare 135°F (57°C) and Medium is 145°F (63°C). This takes around 4 hours.

10. 10

    Rest - remove from heat and cover with foil to rest for 25 minutes.

11. 11

    Serve - slice smoked roast beef against the grain and serve smoked roast beef immediately.