| Created by | Spinneys |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Marination time | At least one hour or overnight for better results |
| Cook time | 360 minutes |
| Serves | 4-6 |
| Cuisine | American |
| Diet | Family Friendly |
| Preparation | Moderate |
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Download PDFSoak the cinnamon sticks in cold water for 1 hour.
To make the rub, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, chilli, garlic and cumin in a bowl. Measure out 60g of the spice rub (place the rest in a jar for later use).
Sprinkle the rub generously over the beef chuck. Rub it all over and allow the chuck to stand for at least 1 hour, but overnight is best.
Prepare a charcoal fire and wait for the coals to die down to a low heat (approx. 110°C).
Scatter the soaked cinnamon sticks onto the coals. Immediately place the chuck in a roasting tray and place in the barbecue. Close the lid and smoke for 3 hours, checking the temperature every now and then and adding more charcoal, if necessary, to keep the temperature constant.
After 3 hours, open the barbecue and add the apple juice and water to the roasting tray. Cover with foil and increase the heat to 120°C. Continue to cook for a further 3 hours or until the meat is tender.
Remove from the barbecue and allow to rest, while covered, for 30 minutes.
Shred the meat and serve.
