Basil Balsamic Smoked Top Round Roast
This smoked top round roast is loaded with flavor from a basil and balsamic seasoning and a low and slow smoke. It makes for a great weekend roast that doubles as tasty sandwich leftovers during the week.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 5 pounds top round roast
Balsamic Basil Seasoning Paste
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub or equal parts salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- ¼ cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees F with your favorite hardwood. I prefer oak or pecan for this recipe.
- Make the seasoning paste. Combine all ingredients for the paste in a blender. Puree until completely smooth.
- Season. Place the top round roast on the center of a flat roasting rack that's been placed over a baking sheet. Spread the seasoning paste on all sides of the top round roast using a rubber spatula.
- Smoke. Place the seasoned roast on the smoker, close the lid, and smoke for approximately 2-2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature of the roast reads 130 degrees F. This may take a little more or less time depending on the thickness of your roast.
- Enjoy. Remove the roast from your smoker and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing thin. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 88g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 1431mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 8mg