Tri-Tip never Again

[tropics]

 
If you got any left or that type of Tri-Tip is the only option...FAJITA's !!!!...I marinate Flank steak and Skirt in Red Wine Vinegar as the bulk of a well seasoned marinade over night. You taste it but with the toppings works very well...JJ

Thanks I froze what was left and will give it to my kids up in Ma.

Richie

 

[tropics]

 
I too live in California and tri-tip are as common as ground beef. Lots of places, including some great specialty stores, sell pre-marinated and/or pre-seasoned tri-tip. My experience is that even when I purchase from places that have the best meats, or from places that also sell smoked products, the pre-marinated products are absolutely awful and even the pre-seasoned are not great.

The reasons?

Simple:

1. They sit in the spices too long.

2. No one has rubs that are as good as what you can make yourself.

Since applying a rub takes only a minute, and even marinating is quick, there really isn't much reason to purchase anything other than the bare meat.

However, since you can only get the marinated version of tri-tip, perhaps you should look at this page which provides alternative names for the same cut:

12 Other Names for Tri Tip

Perhaps you really have it, but it is packaged under a different name. If you do manage to find some, I recommend either Jeff's original rub or Jeff's Texas rub. The recipes for both can be purchased directly from Jeff.

Thanks John I bought the Picana and every one said it it not Tri-Tip 

Richie

 

[johnmeyer]

 
Thanks John I bought the Picana and every one said it it not Tri-Tip 

Richie

Yeah, "Picana" doesn't appear on the list in that link I gave.

The alternative, suggested in that link, is if you can't find tri-tip under any of those other names, ask a few butchers, preferably a butcher at a specialty shop rather than the guy who just cuts up meat in a supermarket.

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Great from here, Richie!!

Your part was done right, so----

I never see them around here, but I wouldn't buy them anyway, unless they were cheaper than Choice Prime Rib.

Nice Job!

Bear

 

[tropics]

 

 
Thanks John I bought the Picana and every one said it it not Tri-Tip 

Richie

Yeah, "Picana" doesn't appear on the list in that link I gave.

The alternative, suggested in that link, is if you can't find tri-tip under any of those other names, ask a few butchers, preferably a butcher at a specialty shop rather than the guy who just cuts up meat in a supermarket.

John Thanks again I will check a store next week that isn't to far from me.Their web site says they have them

Richie

 

[tropics]

 
Looks Great from here, Richie!!

Your part was done right, so----

I never see them around here, but I wouldn't buy them anyway, unless they were cheaper than Choice Prime Rib.

Nice Job!

Bear

Bear I agree Wegmens web site says they have them I think they are out by you.I have on 30 minutes away Thanks for the kind words I appreciate the points

Richie

 

[m00se]

We have Price Chopper here in Central NY and they've started selling them for $5.99/lb but before they offered them I was buying them from a local meat market. They were getting $9.00/lb. Maybe you can find a butcher locally?

 

[tropics]

 
We have Price Chopper here in Central NY and they've started selling them for $5.99/lb but before they offered them I was buying them from a local meat market. They were getting $9.00/lb. Maybe you can find a butcher locally?

Thanks for the info I will be in Ma. this weekend and I see they have some stores there.

Richie

 

[gary s]

Looked like a good smoke, Bummer about the flavor, I've never done one !    Points for the smoke 

Gary

 

[pc farmer]

Bear I agree Wegmens web site says they have them I think they are out by you.I have on 30 minutes away Thanks for the kind words I appreciate the points
Richie

Walmart had them for a short time. Wegmans here has them but are expensive.

BTW, yours looks very good.

 

[tropics]

 
Looked like a good smoke, Bummer about the flavor, I've never done one !    Points for the smoke 

Gary

Gary while I was cutting I dreamed of it melting on my tongue,only to be disappointed. Thanks for the points I appreciate it

Richie 

 

[tropics]

 

Bear I agree Wegmens web site says they have them I think they are out by you.I have on 30 minutes away Thanks for the kind words I appreciate the points
Richie

Walmart had them for a short time. Wegmans here has them but are expensive.

BTW, yours looks very good.

Adam I have one a half hr away,I will check PriceChopper in Ma. this weekend.Thanks for the ind words I felt good about the cook

Richie

 

[xray]

Wegmans by me have them. $11.99 a lb. I think I'll pass at that price.

 

[tropics]

Wegmans by me have them. $11.99 a lb. I think I'll pass at that price.

Me too Prime rib and fillet are cheaper. LOL

Richie

 

[venture]

Richie, if you can find a good meat man, tell him you are looking for the NAMP/IMPS BSB 185C or 185D.  The "C" is untrimmed with the fat cap intact, which is my my choice. The "D" is well trimmed with the fat cap removed.

They are on sale here this week for $2.99/LB.  I have seen them as high as $8.50/LB, but prices have moderated.  One of the things that originally helped their popularity was that they were a "decent" cut of meat for basically the price of hamburger. Since they have become more popular, the prices are higher.  Particularly in the East, from what I see on the forum.

I really wish you people back east would stop buying them.  You are driving up the price!!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Richie, if you can find a good meat man, tell him you are looking for the NAMP/IMPS BSB 185C or 185D.  The "C" is untrimmed with the fat cap intact, which is my my choice. The "D" is well trimmed with the fat cap removed.

They are on sale here this week for $2.99/LB.  I have seen them as high as $8.50/LB, but prices have moderated.  One of the things that originally helped their popularity was that they were a "decent" cut of meat for basically the price of hamburger. Since they have become more popular, the prices are higher.  Particularly in the East, from what I see on the forum.

I really wish you people back east would stop buying them.  You are driving up the price!!

Good luck and good smoking.

Hi Merv!!
Don't blame me, or most guys from PA.

I've never seen one, and if I did I'd keep buying my Prime Rib, because it's cheaper in PA than the elusive Eastern Tri Tip.

Bear

 

[SmokyMose]

They don't have them here in the meat case either, Richie, but a good cutter knows what they are and will cut one for you if they have something to cut from. It'll cost you, though. I can't believe there aren't meat cutters there who'll do it. I've done a couple to see how they are and yes they are good, but for the price, frankly, I'd rather have Rib Eye...

Dan

 

[b-one]

 
If you got any left or that type of Tri-Tip is the only option...FAJITA's !!!!...I marinate Flank steak and Skirt in Red Wine Vinegar as the bulk of a well seasoned marinade over night. You taste it but with the toppings works very well...JJ

Thanks I froze what was left and will give it to my kids up in Ma.
Richie

That's just cruel,I like how you think!:biggrin:

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Richie, sorry that pre-seasoned TT turned out that way ! It does look awesome...but hope ya can find some fresh TT soon !

 

[tropics]

Richie, sorry that pre-seasoned TT turned out that way ! It does look awesome...but hope ya can find some fresh TT soon !

Justin Thanks I am up in Ma. now and I found one in PriceChopper $7.99 not the best price,but I got one. Thanks for the point I appreciate it

Richie