{"product_id":"chuck-roast-2-lb","title":"Chuck Roast — Michigan Grain-Finished","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSunday Dinner, Perfected.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chuck roast is the slow-cook champion — a cut that rewards patience with fall-apart tenderness and deep, beefy flavor that fills the whole house. Our \u003cstrong\u003egrain-finished Michigan chuck roasts\u003c\/strong\u003e are well-marbled, cut at 2 lbs, and flash frozen at peak freshness on our Northern Michigan family farm. This is the roast your grandmother would have been proud to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Our Chuck Roast Is Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e — Superior marbling means more flavor and better braising results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell-marbled\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-selected for intramuscular fat that melts into the braise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMichigan-raised\u003c\/strong\u003e — Born and raised on our Northern Michigan family farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo hormones or antibiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash frozen \u0026amp; vacuum-sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 12 months in your freezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Dutch Oven Braise (Recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw in refrigerator overnight. Pat completely dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat a Dutch oven over high heat with a splash of oil. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, 3–4 minutes per side. Don’t rush this — the crust is where the flavor starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove roast. Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook 1 minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeglaze with red wine or beef broth, scraping up all the browned bits. Add roast back in. Add enough broth to come halfway up the roast. Add fresh thyme and rosemary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover and braise in a 325°F oven for 3–4 hours until fork-tender. The meat should shred easily when pulled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 15 minutes before serving. Strain and reduce the braising liquid for a rich pan sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Cooker Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sear first (don’t skip), then cook on LOW for 8–9 hours with broth and aromatics. Fall-apart tender every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Thawing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep frozen until ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw in refrigerator overnight — never on the counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce thawed, use within 3–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze after thawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum-sealed for up to 12 months in the freezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNationwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Insulated packaging with dry ice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Northern Michigan delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Every Friday, free over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beef-boxes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Save More — Get Chuck Roast in a Beef Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beef\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ View All Individual Cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fowler \u0026 Valley Cattle Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48151605805281,"sku":"FVCC-CHK-2LB","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/0830\/2049\/files\/image_84e19bb3-237d-4cfe-ad4e-94d82713118f.png?v=1774895237","url":"https:\/\/www.fowlervalleycattleco.com\/products\/chuck-roast-2-lb","provider":"Fowler Valley Cattle Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}