Saturday night Tri tip vs Picanha

[CoolbreezeBBQ]

Picked up a just over 2 lb tri tip and a just under 2 lb Picanha. Both went in gallon ziplocks overnight with coarse Kosher salt, and a splash of Worcestershire. Next day rubbed them with SPOG, and on to the WK indirect using the SnS with about a 1/3 chimney of lit royal oak briquettes, half full water reservoir, some post oak, and cherry chunks for smoke. Took to 105-110 IT then seared both sides over coals, and returned to indirect until 132 IT, then foiled for 10 minutes, and sliced Had parents and GF over for dinner, drinks, and Tiger game. Served with baked potatoes, and Sandyuts grilled onion slices. Thanks Sandyut!!! On this night both my Mom and GF chose the tri tip, while my Dad and I chose the Picanha. All agreed the Tri tip had a bolder better beef flavor, but a little tougher chew than the Picanha which just melted in your mouth. Both excellent pieces of meat, can’t go wrong with either. Thanks for looking.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Yummy!

 

[JLeonard]

Looking good. And I love the pic of the dog laying there looking longingly at the grill. LOL!
Jim

 

[TNJAKE]

Damn both look perfect and delicious. Sounds like a fun day

 

[CoolbreezeBBQ]

Looking good. And I love the pic of the dog laying there looking longingly at the grill. LOL!
Jim

Thank you. She was no help on the tiebreaker, loved them both, but son just came home from golfing and broke the tie. Chose the Tri Tip because of smokier flavor.

Tri tip on right

After 30 seconds in microwave, he puts hot sauce on everything

 

[SmokinEdge]

Tri tip has the fat, for the flavor win!

 

[Brokenhandle]

I'd say they both look delicious also! Whole meal looks really good! And the dog watching the kettle is priceless. We also love onions, did you put anything on onion slices besides just seasonings? We just wrap an onion in foil like potatoes and cook until still a little firm, not mushy. Then slice in half add butter and add Larry's

Very nicely done
Ryan

 

[smokin peachey]

Looks great!

 

[CoolbreezeBBQ]

I'd say they both look delicious also! Whole meal looks really good! And the dog watching the kettle is priceless. We also love onions, did you put anything on onion slices besides just seasonings? We just wrap an onion in foil like potatoes and cook until still a little firm, not mushy. Then slice in half add butter and add Larry's

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Very nicely done
Ryan

Thank you, just that olive oil, and the seasoning. Wow!!! Another good onion idea, gonna have to try that way too.

 

[CoolbreezeBBQ]

Tri tip has the fat, for the flavor win!

Tri tip definitely had the marbling, but that fat cap on the Picanha is pretty tasty too.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Thank you, just that olive oil, and the seasoning. Wow!!! Another good onion idea, gonna have to try that way too.

My sister thought we were nuts the first time we told her about it until she tried it! Usually put them on first so it's more of an appetizer and gone about as soon as you butter them

Ryan

 

[clifish]

They both look great! In my house it was unanimous on the tritip over the picanha. the picanha always seemed tougher.

 

[jcam222]

I’d take either one for sure!

 

[bertman]

Had to google "picanha". Always seem to learn something new every time I check this forum. As a guy who butchers his own deer each year, that is interesting stuff. Thanks for the education, and the mouth-watering pics. Looks fantastic!

 

[xray]

Very nicely done! Both look great, there’s no losers there that’s for sure.

 

[JLeonard]

CoolbreezeBBQ your son sounds like my 12yo son. Hot sauce on everything.

 

[sawhorseray]

That's a fine looking piece of work from where I'm sitting, Like! Tri tip is always darned hard to beat when cooked up just right. RAY

 

[sandyut]

those both look great! WOW, perfect doneness!

 

[b-one]

Looks tasty, maybe you need to get a rotisserie for that kettle.

 

[CoolbreezeBBQ]

Looks tasty, maybe you need to get a rotisserie for that kettle.

I’m planning on it, first I want that Santa Maria grill accessory that fits it. But I’m not paying $70 for shipping.