first tri tip

[ironwebslinger]

not sure the best wood to smoke my tri tip with, any suggestions?

 

[SmokinAl]

I like hickory, but that's just me.

 

[Bearcarver]

I don't have any tri tips around here, but any kind of beef like that, I like Hickory and/or Cherry.

Bear

 

[scarbelly]

I do mine with Pecan or Cherry

 

[les3176]

Like most i am a big fan of cherry and hickory!

 

[realtorterry]

X2. It's all about personal preference!

 

[i is a moose]

I like pecan.

Or wine barrel, if it can be sourced.

EDIT: Since touching on abrrel, which is Oak, I would argue that beef and oak practically go hand-in-hand, like Jeeps and busted axles.

 

[venture]

You wouldn't go wrong with hickory.  As stated before, it is a matter of taste.  Traditional Santa Maria tri tip was done over red oak if you have any of that available.  I have never used red oak, so I don't know how it would compare to regular oak.  Hmmm?

Good luck and good smoking!

 

[reardenreturns]

I love the taste of cherry on beef.. Mesquite is overdone IMHO here in TX. Pecan would also be a great choice, or a mix.

 

[tyotrain]

I like cherry and beech