Smoked Italian Beef Recipe with Hott Brands Giardiniera on a Traeger Grill

**Ingredients:**

- 4-5 lbs beef chuck roast

- 1 jar Hott Brands Giardiniera

- 2 cups beef broth

- 1/2 cup soy sauce

- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 large onion, sliced

- 1 tbsp dried oregano

- 1 tbsp dried basil

- 1 tbsp dried thyme

- 1 tsp black pepper

- 1 tsp salt

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- Sub rolls or Italian bread

**Instructions:**

1. **Preparation:**

   - Preheat your Traeger grill to 225°F.

2. **Seasoning the Beef:**

   - In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, and salt.

   - Rub the seasoning mixture all over the beef chuck roast.

3. **Searing:**

   - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   - Sear the beef roast on all sides until it is browned. This helps to lock in the flavors.

4. **Smoking the Beef:**

   - Place the seared beef chuck roast on the grill grates of the Traeger.

   - Smoke the beef at 225°F for about 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

5. **Preparing the Braising Liquid:**

   - While the beef is smoking, in a large Dutch oven or heavy-duty aluminum pan, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and sliced onion.

   - Once the beef reaches 160°F, transfer it to the Dutch oven or aluminum pan with the braising liquid.

6. **Braising:**

   - Increase the Traeger temperature to 275°F.

   - Cover the Dutch oven with its lid (or cover the aluminum pan tightly with foil) and return to the grill.

   - Braise the beef for an additional 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

7. **Finishing Touch:**

   - Once the beef is tender, remove it from the liquid and let it rest for about 15 minutes.

   - Shred the beef using two forks.

8. **Serving:**

   - Serve the shredded beef on sub rolls or Italian bread.

   - Top generously with Hott Brands Giardiniera for a spicy, tangy kick.

9. **Optional:**

   - You can dip the sandwiches in the remaining braising liquid (au jus) for extra flavor.

Enjoy your delicious smoked Italian beef sandwiches with the unique flavor of Hott Brands Giardiniera!