Smoked Eye-Of-Round Roast

Ingredients:

1 (5- to 6-pound) eye-of-round roast
Your favorite dry rub

Preparation:  

Prepare your smoker according to manufacturer's directions. I have an electric smoker and I like to use either alder or cherry wood. Set temperature to high and then turn down the temperature.

Trim all excess fat from roast; rub all over with your favorite dry rub. Place prepared roast on the oiled smoker rack. Smoke for approximately 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 125° to 130°F for medium-rare (using a good meat thermometer).

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