OBS smoked Tri-Tip

muebe · January 17, 2011, 07:04:42 PM

I picked up a couple of tri-tips at Costco(4lbs total). They were smoked for 4 1/2 hours with Bradley special blend pucks. The Tri-Tips were rubbed with CB's Brisket Rub. It is the first time I have used this rub. I found that it became quite spicy after the smoke. The rub was more mild when I tested the flavor with my finger. I probably would not use it again. I took the Tri-Tips to a IT of 140. That might be too low for some people but I like my meat rare to medium rare. Besides you can always re-heat it but... "you cannot undo done!" The meat was very moist and tender. Another great smoke on my new Bradley ;D

TMB · January 17, 2011, 07:39:20 PM

Muebe you out did yourself! Makes me want to try this soon.

classicrockgriller · January 17, 2011, 07:51:16 PM

We need to come eat at your House.

That Looks spot on.

wyoduke · January 17, 2011, 08:40:23 PM

Outstanding job :)

SouthernSmoked · January 17, 2011, 08:44:54 PM

Heck Yeah you nailed that...Let's eat!

Gizmo · January 17, 2011, 09:14:54 PM

Tri-tip is one of my favorites. If you can find it, try the South Sea Santa Maria style Tri-Tip seasoning. It is one of my favorite off-the-shelfers. I like oak smoke with Tri-Tip. Maybe it is a Cali thing.

Here is a link so you can see what the container looks like.

http://southseasislandsfoods.com/seasonings.html

Caneyscud · January 18, 2011, 06:29:48 AM

That looks scrumptious! Tri-tip could probably become a favorite of mine, Iff'n I could find it regularly and it wasn't so expensive. Yours was $4.99. $8.99 to $14.99 is what it is when I can find it. So when I want a rare smoked meat like your killer tri-tip, I go with a Prime beef butt I can get at Sams for less.

OU812 · January 18, 2011, 07:21:10 AM

Now thats my kinda plate of grub...meat and taters, Oh Ya.

Thats a mighty gooood lookin hunk of beef... cooked to perfection.

thirtydaZe · January 18, 2011, 09:29:20 AM

I love tri-tip. Had never had it until we were tailgating this football season. currently have a fresh one in my freezer, waiting for the warmer weather to show it's pretty face.

Just curious, you said 140* was probably not ideal, so what would you consider the ideal medium cooked temp?

muebe · January 18, 2011, 09:34:55 AM

You know I guess being in California I am spoiled. Tri-Tip is available at any store and for a low price. My two favorite cuts are Rib-Eye steaks and Tri-Tip roast ;D

30dayz...I pulled it at 140 and that is almost rare. If you want medium rare pull closer to 150. If you want medium I would pull at 155 to 160. The FTC will cook it a little more...

smoker pete · January 18, 2011, 10:35:15 AM

WOWZA muebe!! You nailed that tip. I pull mine at 140º too. I've grilled a zillion tips but they don't hold a candle to a smoked one :) 8)

smokeitall · January 18, 2011, 10:50:34 AM

That looks great, Tri-tip is one of my favorites. Sams has them also but they are usually not the right cut. What you have there is a true tri-tip.
SIA

thirtydaZe · January 18, 2011, 10:53:58 AM

Quote from: muebe on January 18, 2011, 09:34:55 AM
You know I guess being in California I am spoiled. Tri-Tip is available at any store and for a low price. My two favorite cuts are Rib-Eye steaks and Tri-Tip roast ;D

30dayz...I pulled it at 140 and that is almost rare. If you want medium rare pull closer to 150. If you want medium I would pull at 155 to 160. The FTC will cook it a little more...

thanks for the input.

jiggerjams · January 18, 2011, 01:23:16 PM

Spectacular!!

Chili Head · January 18, 2011, 03:16:20 PM

I don't think it can get better than that! Nice job!