Smoked Tri-Tip

Smoked Tri-Tip is a flavorful and juicy steak that will soon become one of your favorites. When cooked correctly, it’s incredibly tender and completely delicious. In today’s post we’ll teach you how to smoke tri-tip like a pro!

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PREP TIME
10 mins
COOK TIME
180 mins
RESTING TIME
10 mins
TOTAL TIME
3 hrs 20 mins
COURSE
Main Course
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
4 People

EQUIPMENT

LCH-6-6-SK-G2 | This was prepared in an FWE Low Temp Cook & Hold Smoker Oven.

INGREDIENTS

1 2-3 pound tri tip roast fat cap and silverskin removed (may be done already by your butcher)
Your preferred beef seasoning or equal parts salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2-3 tbsp. Salted Butter
1-2 Sprigs Rosemary
3 Cups Mesquite Wood Chips

INSTRUCTIONS

Smoking

Preheat the smoker (LCH-6-6-SK-G2) to 225°F (107°C).
Season the Tri-Tip. Season the tri-tip on all sides with the beef seasoning or equal parts salt, pepper, or garlic powder. Lightly press the seasoning into the meat.
Once the smoker is preheated, Add the wood chips and then place the tri-tip directly on the grill grates of your smoker. Close the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 120°F then remove from the smoker.

Searing

Preheat a skillet over high heat.
Add 2-3 tbsp of butter to the skillet and let it melt. Sear the tri-tip for 2-3 minutes per side, spooning the butter and rosemary over the steak.
Pull the tri-tip from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it against the grain and serving.

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NOTES

LCH-6-6-SK-G2 Equipment Settings for Tri-Tip:

Set a 3-hour smoke time.
Set a 225°F (107°C) cook temperature.
Ensure Cook Method is set to “Probe” at 120°F (49°C).
Set a 155°F (68°C) Hold Temperature
Vents open for the 1st, 2nd, and 4th stages of cooking.
Add 3 cups of Mesquite wood chips.
Add 1.5 quarts of water to the drip tray.
Add Tri-Tip Steak directly onto the rack of the oven.
Insert the internal probe into the center mass of the Tri-Tip Steak.
Press the start “▶” button to begin the cook.

Finishing Touches:

Once the cook cycle is complete, remove the Tri-Tip from the oven.
Heat up a pan over medium-high heat and add 2 – 3 Tbsp of butter.
Sear both sides of the Tri-Tip until a nice crust is formed.
Remove from pan and let sit for about 5 – 10 minutes.
Cut against the grain, plate, and enjoy!

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Smoked Tri-Tip

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Smoking

Searing

VIDEO

GALLERY

NOTES

LCH-6-6-SK-G2 Equipment Settings for Tri-Tip:

Finishing Touches:

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