Tri-Tip

[rcger]

I'm going to do a Tri-tip next weekend.  What's your favorite rub/smoke flavor?  Any other tips would be appreciated.

[Ka Honu]

"Tradition" dictates salt, pepper, & garlic over red oak.  There's a reason for that tradition.

[beefmann]

paprika,
granulated garlic,
pepper,
ground mustard

a good powdering  of each on the tri tip

[Gizmo]

I'm going to do a Tri-tip next weekend.  What's your favorite rub/smoke flavor?  Any other tips would be appreciated.

South Seas Tri Tip seasoning.  Oak wood.  On the Bradley, set to max temp and take the Tri Tip to 135 degrees then pull and let rest.  This will take 2 hours or less and I let the smoke roll the entire time.  I like to toss the Tri Tip on a screaming hot grill or under the broiler for just a few minutes to give the surface a little color and caramelizing.

[La Quinta]

I admire anyone who can cook tri tip...I am not one of them...good luck rc....

[Gizmo]

I admire anyone who can cook tri tip...I am not one of them...good luck rc....

Is that due to lack of availability?

[La Quinta]

No Giz...I just don't know anybody who can cook it right...I have had it many times...everybody thinks they are good at it...but I know when I cook it...its like shoe leather...

[Ka Honu]

I like the taste but, as LQ says, it can be pretty a tough cut.  I haven't tried it in the smoker but on a grill I sear, then lower heat to cook to desired IT, and slice VERY thinly (almost "deli" thin) against the grain after resting.  Still a bit "chewy," but the thin slices make it easier.

[KyNola]

I use Gunpowder Rub on a tri tip.  I put it in the MAK on the "smoke" setting for about 30 minutes and then ramp the temp up to around 325.  Total time in the MAK is about 1.5 hours and the IT is around 130-135.  Let rest and slice against the grain.  Comes out perfect everytime.

[classicrockgriller]

The tri-tip at the MWSO was awesome.

[hal4uk]

Done 'em 3 times now.  All were excellent....
LQ, just make sure ya got a CHOICE+ tri-tip and don't overcook it.
They have an excellent beef flavor.

2 of the 3 times, KyNola was around, and the other time, it was also one he acquired.

When something "ain't all that" I'll just say something nice and move on...
But -- seriously -- these are purdy dang close to "delicacy" territory.
(At least the ones we've tried)

[Gizmo]

No Giz...I just don't know anybody who can cook it right...I have had it many times...everybody thinks they are good at it...but I know when I cook it...its like shoe leather...

I'll sign up to the crowd that thinks they do good job.  Come on down and I'll hook you up.

[La Quinta]

Deal Giz...I'm there!!!  :) I'd just love for you to show me how you do it....I just can't figure that cut out...I can cook anything else...but not tri-tip...

[muebe]

I have cooked many tri-tips and have never had a bad one yet ;)

[OU812]

I'm fixin to cook my first Tri-Tip this weekend,,,,,,,,,,thanks Larry.

I'm gonna give it a shot in the Bradley.