Yes you can make a chuck roast on the grill. Just make sure to place the roast in foil pan first. Then, put the covered roast on the grill grate without the heat underneath. This is the same whether you are using a gas grill or a charcoal grill. Grilling this way is called using indirect heat and our Smoked Chicken Quarters use the same process. Uncover for the last 10 minutes to give the beef chuck a light smoky flavor. Follow the rest of the recipe as written.