Mediterranean Night

[Chris_in_SoCal]

It finally cooled down under 100*F so I was able to jump on the pit and cook up a nice tri-tip, Mediterranean style. I also made a nice batch of Basmati rice to go with it. My niece said it was the best thing I have ever made that she has tasted.

 

[forktender]

That looks KILL'ER, Chris!!!
A little Tzatziki, Red onion, and some Naan, and I'd be set!!!

 

[912smoker]

Yes sir I'll take 2 plates!
Looks great Chris!

Keith

 

[chef k-dude]

Beautiful plate, Chris, and what Forktender said.

It was about 100 here in VA yesterday too. No interest in bieng out in that stuff!

 

[Gonna Smoke]

That looks great, Chris. Put me down for a plate of that...

It finally cooled down under 100*F

Here, too. High this Friday is supposed to be 85 so it'll be time to jump on the grill again...

 

[indaswamp]

Hell Yeah! That looks awesome!

 

[jcam222]

Looks great! I love Mediterranean flavors

 

[JLeonard]

Great looking plate...What did everyone else eat? Cause I would be on that like a starving man!

Jim

 

[gmc2003]

Looks good from Hells Kitchen VT. These mid 80s low 90s temps are brutal.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[JLinza]

Great lookin plate, nicely done.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I just had my third serving and it's almost gone. It was so good I will make it again very soon. If you want to elevate tri-tip to another level this is the way to do it. I am sure it would work well with other beef but tri-tip is perfect for this.

I didn't pay attention to the weight but this was an average size tri-tip. I cut it into about 1.5 inch cubes, marinated for about 6 hours in a ziplock bag then cooked it on the pit using skewers with hickory and mesquite.

The marinade:
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
5 tablespoons brown sugar
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons soy sauce
5 tablespoons lime juice

If you are interested in the Basmati rice I can post that as well.

 

[Schwarzwald Metzger]

It finally cooled down under 100*F so I was able to jump on the pit and cook up a nice tri-tip, Mediterranean style. I also made a nice batch of Basmati rice to go with it. My niece said it was the best thing I have ever made that she has tasted.

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Nice.

 

[sandyut]

Wow! Looks fantastic! Good work.

just dropped below 100…thats too freakin hot for me.

 

[Buckeyedude]

I would like to be fed with the med! Great looking stuff!