Smoked Bison Tri-Tip

[Name4SmokingForum]

I've cooked a lot of tri-tip in my life, coming from California. Never tried smoking it before, so decided to give it a go! And to mix it up, wanted to give a bison tri-tip a go as well.

Smoked on my Smokin-it #2 wifi, with hickory and cherry wood. Rubbed it with olive oil and cow cover rub from Cosmos bbq. Pulled it at 130F, after about 1 hour and 45 minutes. I didn't want to go much further due to how lean bison is. Didn't come out dry at all! After a 10 minute rest, temp ranged from 135F - 145F. Served with honey roasted root vegetables.

Different flavor than cooking it Santa Maria style, which is what I grew up doing. But very good, bison has a nice beefier flavor and the rub added a nice flavor. Next time I might pull it earlier and give it a sear, but I didn't feel like smoking up the kitchen tonight. Calling this one a success.

 

[flatbroke]

Looks great. Cooked perfectly to me.

 

[jcam222]

Nailed it! I'd sure enjoy that

 

[SmokinEdge]

Yup, that’s perfectly done. Nice work.

 

[JLeonard]

As close to perfect as you can get!

Jim

 

[912smoker]

Never tried bison but that plate looks great !
And congrats on the ride!

Keith

 

[Name4SmokingForum]

Thanks all! I haven't been smoking long but most every thing I've learned has been from reading this forum, so glad I could contribute a little.

 

[thirdeye]

Bison are an interesting critter. I've never seen tri-tip yours looks great.

I really like Bison burgers, hamburger steaks, meatloaf, and meatballs. The price point point for steaks is usually high..., but if you ever see Bison back ribs give them a try. They have an odd shape, but good marbling.

 

[Name4SmokingForum]

Bison are an interesting critter. I've never seen tri-tip yours looks great.

I really like Bison burgers, hamburger steaks, meatloaf, and meatballs. The price point point for steaks is usually high..., but if you ever see Bison back ribs give them a try. They have an odd shape, but good marbling.

Bison are an interesting critter. I've never seen tri-tip yours looks great.

I really like Bison burgers, hamburger steaks, meatloaf, and meatballs. The price point point for steaks is usually high..., but if you ever see Bison back ribs give them a try. They have an odd shape, but good marbling.

I'm in Colorado nowadays, so lucky enough there are bison farms that sell straight to consumer. Bison back ribs are 5.75/lb, once my freezer gets a little more room I'll have to pick some up!

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looks great from here! Nice job!

Ryan

 

[chilerelleno]

Hell Yeah!
That Bison looks to be perfectly cooked.
Nice job!

 

[Steve H]

Great looking Bison! Love Bison steaks.

 

[indaswamp]

Oooooooooooh! Awesome looking Bison Steaks!

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

Dang I love Bison and am in SoCal so I know the Santa Maria style well. I also love Tri-Tip but have never seen a bison one available. I am going to have to search this out. I am guessing a huge hit on the pocket book though.

 

[millerbuilds]

Looks great, nice work!

- Jason