Difficulty: Beginner
Beef
Smoked Chipotle Tri-Tip
Prep Time: 12 hrs
Cook Time: 2 hrs, 30 min
Difficulty: Beginner
This is a wonderful recteq wood pellet grill recipe to add to your meal rotation and it couldn't be easier! With a simple garlic spice marinade, the Smoked Chipotle Tri-Tip will be perfectly delivered from your recteq.
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade and add in the Tri-Tip.
- Step 2: Allow the Tri-Tip to marinate for a minimum of 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Step 3: Preheat the recteq to 225°F.
- Step 4: Allow the Tri-Tip to smoke on the recteq until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (about 2 hours).
- Step 5: Remove Tri-Tip and let it rest under a foil tent.
- Step 6: Raise the grill temperature to 500°F with the Sear Kit inside.
- Step 7: When grill reaches 500°F, put the Tri-Tip back on the recteq.
- Step 8: Raise the internal temperature of the Tri-Tip to 135°F for a medium rare roast.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Tri-Tip
- 1 each (3.5 pound) Tri-Tip
Marinade
- 1/4 cup(s) Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon(s) Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) Chipotle Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) Black Pepper
- 1 cup(s) Water
Tools Needed
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Sear Kit
- Step 1: Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade and add in the Tri-Tip.
- Step 2: Allow the Tri-Tip to marinate for a minimum of 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Step 3: Preheat the recteq to 225°F.
- Step 4: Allow the Tri-Tip to smoke on the recteq until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (about 2 hours).
- Step 5: Remove Tri-Tip and let it rest under a foil tent.
- Step 6: Raise the grill temperature to 500°F with the Sear Kit inside.
- Step 7: When grill reaches 500°F, put the Tri-Tip back on the recteq.
- Step 8: Raise the internal temperature of the Tri-Tip to 135°F for a medium rare roast.
Chef Pairings
This incredible Smoked Chipotle Tri-Tip could be paired with mashed potatoes and our Grilled Broccoli and Bacon Salad for a meal everyone will enjoy.