Best Smoked Tri Tip
Juicy smoked tri tip finished with a hot sear for perfect tenderness.
Ingredients
- 2½ –3 lb tri tip roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil or yellow mustard binder
- Dry Rub:
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional for finishing:
- 1 –2 tbsp butter
- Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Season tri tip and rest.
- Smoke at 225°F to 120–130°F internal.
- Sear hot to finish.
- Rest and slice against the grain.
- Serve.
Notes
- Don’t overcook
- Oak wood is classic
- Rest before slicing
- Slice against the grain