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Smoked Tri Tip

Smoked Tri Tip

Tri tip is a delicious cut of beef that's tender, flavorful and perfect for your your backyard barbecue. Discover the best recipe for smoked tri tip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 pellet smoker or similar
  • 1 large cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2-3 pound tri tip roast fat cap and silverskin removed
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp salted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Mix together kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder until fully combined. Season the tri tip generously with the seasoning mixture and gently press it into the meat.
  • Place the tri tip into the smoker, directly on the grates. Close the lid and smoke the tri tip until the internal temperature is within 5 degrees of your desired level of doneness. (125 degrees, medium rare -135 degrees, medium - 145 degrees, medium well - 155 degrees, well done - 160 degrees).
  • Remove the tri tip from the smoker and preheat the cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet. Sear the tri tip for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the trip tip from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board. Allow the tri tip to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing, ensuring to slice against the grain.
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