Tri-Tip

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nates

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Oct 22, 2016
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Hi :) 

I plan on grilling 3 Morton's pre-packaged and pre-marinated Tri-Tips from Costco, about 3-4 lbs each (Total weigh about 15 lbs) What is the best method (Smoke setting or 250 degrees)? Also how long should I leave them in for a medium well cool.

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Welcome Nate!  I grill mine over indirect heat until IT of 125-130, then sear them over screaming hot coals for 2 minutes per side.  It's called a reverse sear and it is my favorite way to do tri tips and steaks.

Mike
 
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I like to smoke mine using cherry, or a mix of cherry and pecan. I try and keep the smoker under 200 degrees. We like ours medium rare so I cook to an IT of 130. Sometimes I will sear at the end. If I do that I pull the tri tip off at an IT of 120 then do a quick sear.

I prefer a simple rub. Salt pepper garlic powder.

Chef JJ's Smokey Au Jus is a good addition to do with tri tip.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/chef-jimmyjs-smokey-au-jus

Numerous tri tip cooks in this thread in the beef section:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/191066/dirtsailors-mega-mother-of-all-cooking-links-index
 
Looks like the guys have you covered!

Let us know how they turn out, with photo's of course!

Al
 
Thank you all. Costco doesn't carry Morton's anymore they now have a better Black Angus Tri-Tip. Will post pictures and my method no matter how it turns out.
Till then folks [emoji]128512[/emoji]
 
Nates I'll be watching. I made one awhile back did not like the taste of the marinade,could be just my taste.

Richie
 
I'm in agreement with others about temp. Make sure you cut across the grain for a more tender cut of beef. If the new ones aren't seasoned SPOG,salt,pepper,garlic,onion is tasty if your doing a rub I recommend go easy I eat TT all the time and really seasoned the last one I had and it wasn't as good as a lighter seasoning. Looking forward to your results!
 


Hi Folks:

I did a practice run  with the Costco Black Angus and did NOT like their marinate so next week  will make my own marinate and rub. I also over cooked it as it came out well done. So next time 1 hour less for me will do it. 

I started at smoke for 4 hrs, then added 1/2 cup apple juice, covered it in aluminum foil and 325 for 30 mins. Too long for a 3 lb. Trial & error. One good thing..... it was tender and my grandson thought it was good. 
 
Next week pictures and cooking method to follow.
 
Does anybody know if marinating Tri-Tip in Olive Oil overnight is ok?
 
Does anybody know if marinating Tri-Tip in Olive Oil overnight is ok?

Not sure why you'd want to but you could. I really think tri tip shines with simpler preparation. With that said I do like Henderson's Relish or Worcestershire on mine occasionally.
 
What is S&P?
My train thought is marinating in olive oil overnight to tenderize the cut more.
How am I supposed to rub a hot Tri-Tip the with Dry rub at the last hr? You mean brush it on with S&P (whatever that is), Lol...I'm a rookie with smokers.
 
What is S&P?
My train thought is marinating in olive oil overnight to tenderize the cut more.
How am I supposed to rub a hot Tri-Tip the with Dry rub at the last hr? You mean brush it on with S&P (whatever that is), Lol...I'm a rookie with smokers.
Nates relax lets make it simple,the piece of meat you have only needs,a drizzle of oil if you want.I prefer some Wossie sauce S salt P pepper S&P 

Don't over think it search TriTips  lots of good info 

Richie
 
Thanks Richie...I'm just nervous as It's my first smoker party and want it to be perfect for my guests.
 
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