Looking for tri-tip do's and don'ts type of advice

big casino · Dec 28, 2011

Ok I had heard everyone talking about the tri-tip roasts, so I went out and snagged me one, since I have never smoked one b4 I figured I'd ask for any tips and or tricks b4 I start, it is about 2 1\4 lbs and I will be using my MES30

anyone?

SmokinAl · Dec 28, 2011

Keep it simple, it's a very nice cut of meat & you don't want to take away from the flavor with a lot of spices. Personally we coat them with thick Worcestershire sauce then give them a dusting of Montreal steak seasoning. If you want real simple just EVOO & dust with salt & pepper. They are very good rare to med/rare. If you like that then take them off at 125, cover with foil & let them rise to 135 on the counter. It takes about 1/2 hour to get there. Good luck & don't forget the camera!

big casino · Dec 28, 2011

kool thanks Al but what is EVOO?

SmokinAl · Dec 28, 2011

Extra Virgin Olive oil, sorry about that.

big casino · Dec 28, 2011

It's ok,

I havent been here long enough to familiarize myself with all the abbreviations used here, but I'm trying to keep up

venture · Dec 28, 2011

Al has you covered.

Be sure to check and note the grain before you rub. The grain runs in two directions and tries to make it three. LOL These are best sliced fairly thin and always across the grain which means you will be slicing in different directions in different sections of the cut. See:

Good luck and good smoking.

big casino · Dec 28, 2011

thanks I did notice the grain structure was funny lookin

roller · Dec 28, 2011

Al`s got you covered...good luck ..

ruonfire · Dec 28, 2011

I make tri-tips all the time on the Weber kettle.

We like it with a medium to heavy amount of rub, fridge overnight if you can.

Slice thin against the grain, I usually make 2 good size tips and they are both gone in one sitting.

3 hungry kids.

big casino · Dec 28, 2011

My tritip is only about 2 1\4 lbs and is almost perfectly triangular, kinda looks like the left half of what Venture has segmented in his picture, like it was cut there or is 2 1\4 lb average?

and there is a fat cap on one side should I trim that off?

SmokinAl · Dec 28, 2011

I trim it. Like the taste, but trying to eat a little healthier.

venture · Dec 28, 2011

Ours here in CA average 2 1/2 to 3 LBS. They come with fat cap on or off, different cuts in the official sense. I like to leave mine on, but many like them off. For grilling, I like the cap. For smoking not that important.

Your choice.

Good luck and good smoking.

mballi3011 · Dec 28, 2011

Now wait a minute your in Pennsylvania and you got tri-tip. How ???? I thought you couldn't get unless you know the butcher themselves. I have heard how to smoke one and basically you treat it like a prime rib. Minimal seasonings and let the meat sing out for itself.

big casino · Dec 28, 2011

yeah my butcher says he has a lot of them he vacuum seals them and freezes them, I told him I heard they were good for smoking, he told me to tell him how it turns out...LOL

bmudd14474 · Dec 28, 2011

Here is the best advise I can give you. Dont Over Cook It. Take to 135 then pull and rest for 30-60 minutes.

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