Smoked and Braised Elk Chuck Roast Birria

Part 1 - SMOKING

• 3-4 lbs. @jhbuffalomeatco elk chuck roast

  2-3lb ∙ $120 Add To Cart
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt, course
• 2 tsp. black pepper, ground
• 2 tsp. Ancho chili, ground
• 2 tsp. Paprika, ground
• 2 tsp. Chipotle, ground
• 2 tsp. cumin, ground
• 1/4 tsp. clove, ground

Part 2 - BRAISING

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 1 yellow onion, sliced or medium diced
• 8 Roma tomatoes, rough chopped
• 1 head of garlic cloves, peeled and whole
• 1 Tbsp. Ancho chili,
• 1 Tbsp. New Mexico chili, ground
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp. Mexican oregano, dried
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 quarts water