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smoked italian beef sandwich.

Smoked Italian Beef Sandwich

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This Smoked Italian Beef Sandwich is the perfect meal to make.

Smoked tender chuck roast, provolone cheese, pepperoncini and giardiniera.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 sandwiches 1x

Ingredients

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  • 34 pound chuck roast 
  • 2 Italian french bread 
  • W sauce – Worcestershire works if you can’t find it.
  • 4 tbsp SPG seasoning blend
  • 1 diced yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp beef bouillon
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup pepperoncini juice
  • ½ cup pepperoncini
  • ½ cup giardiniera
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 slices Provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the smoker to 275° F using cherry wood for a sweet, mild smoke flavor. 
  2. Use a W sauce binder then season the chuck roast on all sides with the SPG seasoning blend. 
  3. Insert the MEATER probe then place the roast on the smoke at 275° F for 3 hours.
  4. When the roast reaches an internal temperature of 165° F, place the roast in a dutch oven with onions, beef bouillon, butter, pepperoncini juice and beef broth. Put the lid on top then let it braise for 2-3 hours until the meat is fall apart tender.
  5. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 pound of smoked beef, pepperoncini’s, giardiniera then mix thoroughly.
  6. Put 2 slices of provolone cheese in the french bread then stuff it with the meat mixture.
  7. Wrap the sandwich in foil until the cheese cheese melts.
  8. Cut the sandwich in half then dip in juices and enjoy!

Notes

Alternative cuts of meat: Beef short ribs, beef brisket.

  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: American