Experiment

[JLeonard]

Was wandering through the meat dept at Kroger the other day and ran across these…


Decided I’d do a little experimenting and see how these were straight out of the package.
Onto the kettle with a lazy snake set up.

Also put half a 3 PD chub of burger on there. That’s for tomorrows chili. That’ll be another post.
The tri tip was cooked to a 145 degrees IT with the kettle running 225-250 degrees with some maple chunks mixed into the snake.

Was mighty tasty, with just a hint of the Hatch chile rub. Not overly hot just had a good taste.

The brisket went to 209 degrees. Was toothpick tender. Great smoke ring, tender, juicy. And quite tasty.
Thanks for looking.

Jim

 

[DougE]

Looks delicious, Jim!

Only way to get tri tip here is pre-seasoned unless it's from a beef I have processed. I also sometimes get a pre-seasoned hunk of brisket. Both are pretty decent.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I am not normally a fan of pre-seasoned tri-tip but the hatch chili sounds interesting.

The after pictures look great so I have nothing but good thoughts on that.

The brisket looks great as well.

I did cook up a pre-seasoned corned beef brisket myself tonight in the instant pot with cabbage, potatoes and carrots so it isn't out of the question.

 

[JLeonard]

I am not normally a fan of pre-seasoned tri-tip but the hatch chili sounds interesting.

Yeah thats why I called it an experiment. AND with ALL the Hatch chile posts on here of late I was like...Why not! It wasnt bad at all actually. Had just a little heat to it.

Jim

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

All looks good. Bet that chili going to be good also.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Nice big batch of nicely cooked meat Jim
Couple of buns and a little anjus, heaven

David

 

[02ebz06]

Looks terrific!
Tri-Tips are hard to find here.
Anything with Hatch Chili on and I'm in.

 

[Winterrider]

Sure look like keepers from here ...

 

[Texas Cookin']

Nice looking grub there!

Fred

 

[chopsaw]

Looks great Jim . Nothing wrong with those at all . Nice job bud .
( watch that grain direction )

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Nice looking grub Jim. I need to go check my local Kroger now. Tri Tip is non-existant around here. Publix carried it for a while a few years ago. They quit stocking it because nobody bought it, since most folks around here have never heard of it.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Nice work Jim. Some delicious looking beef there, drooling.

 

[sawhorseray]

A fine job on the kettle Jim, nice work! RAY

 

[GaryHibbert]

Looks good from here, Jim.
Gary

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looks delicious Jim!

Ryan

 

[tx smoker]

Very nice Jim. The TT is a little beyond where I'd cook it but still looks really good. That brisket is perfection though. As purdy as any I've seen here, that's fo sho!! Very nice job buddy.

Robert

 

[JLeonard]

@tx smoker yeah I did on overnight and was cooking for the ladies at work. They were very specific about the doneness. It was a bit over for me also. But still good.
@chopsaw yeah thought I had a good idea on the grain of it til I got to slicing then I lost it.
Thanks to everyone. Lesa is wanting me to do a full packer. When/if I get a weekend off I’m gonna do that.

Jim

 

[chopsaw]

got to slicing then I lost it.

Been there myself . Turns the corner as you slice . Looks fantastic either way .

 

[tx smoker]

Couple of buns and a little anjus, heaven

Good thing you didn't miss the "j" in there David

Robert

 

[JLeonard]

Good thing you didn't miss the "j" in there David

Robert

What David does in his free time is his buisiness!
Jim