Description
This BBQ beef tri-tip recipe is a game-changer. It's easy to prepare and the addition of wood chips adds a smoky flavor. You can serve this cut of meat at backyard BBQs and cookouts as a main dish (trust me, it will be the star). It's flavorful, tender, and pairs well with potato salad, baked beans, and cornbread!
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs tri-tip roast
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Beef Rub
- 1/4 cup Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare your seasoning by mixing all dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- Take the tri-tip out of the refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature.
- Preheat your grill or smoker to 225 degrees F.
- If you desire smoky flavor, add wood chips of choice for both pellet grills and charcoal grills. If using a gas grill, take a few sheets of aluminum foil and wrap up a cup of dry wood chips (make a little packet), poke holes in the aluminum for smoke to escape, and lay directly over the fire beneath the grill grate. If you don't want to smoke your meat while grilling, omit the wood chips.
- Season your tri-tip with the dry rub by pressing it on all sides of the roast.
- Put your tri-tip into the smoker (the fat side towards the heat source) and close the lid.
- Smoke it on indirect heat until you're close to the desired doneness – consider the fact that the meat will still cook after you take it off the grill, usually by 5°F-10°F. For a medium-rare roast, you'll want to aim for 125°F and medium is 135°F.
- Remove the tri-tip from the smoker and place it in a preheated skillet with the butter for searing on direct heat. You can use your grill or a stovetop for this step. Add the rosemary. Sear each side on medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes, basting with butter continuously.
- Place the tri-tip on a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Cut thin slices of tri-tip against the grain to serve!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400